With the kids almost grown I guess hubby and I still have the need to nurture ~ we're putting in a vegetable garden and getting chickens. I've been dreaming (obsessing) about chickens and coop design for months now...
Tracy Porter's coop ~ lucky ducks & chickens
My friend Clare got chicks this past fall, which made us think, maybe we'd like to raise backyard chickens too. She and I have ordered some bantams. They lay the tiniest eggs ~ perfect for decorating and projects, so by this time next year I hope to have a bunch to play with
Seems I'm not the only one who's starting up a backyard flock, check out
Tracy Porter's coop ~ lucky ducks & chickensMy friend Clare got chicks this past fall, which made us think, maybe we'd like to raise backyard chickens too. She and I have ordered some bantams. They lay the tiniest eggs ~ perfect for decorating and projects, so by this time next year I hope to have a bunch to play with
Seems I'm not the only one who's starting up a backyard flock, check out
Heather's chicken palace "Chez Poulet", with sweet Bella guarding the flock
Jill's sweet Victorian Chicken HouseWho knew there were so many decorating options for coops ~
chandeliers, teacups, wallpaper
Karin's happy little coop ~ The Omelete HotelShe must have some very productive hens, it's just so cheery
Eleanor Mondale's Cluckingham PalaceThis will likely be the main inspiration for my coop, as we are using an existing shed/stable. I wish I knew what lived in there before, maybe a pony ~ there was one tiny stall, and a small horse shoe hangs above the doors. My plan is to make it into a potting shed & coop ~ it will of course have a chandelier!
My first babies arrive any day ~ the rest I'll buy local
xo Heidi
P.S. Although I said "we" I have been fair warned that this little feathered project is mine. Hubby will of course be my #1 guy for the shed reno ~ he's good like that!
xo Heidi
P.S. Although I said "we" I have been fair warned that this little feathered project is mine. Hubby will of course be my #1 guy for the shed reno ~ he's good like that!
9 comments:
Ooooh- I cannot Wait to see your new feathered friends!!! And I can bet that however you do up your shed is going to be so sweet, I'll want to be a *real* chick! :)
Surprise ~ our babies arrived yesterday! Sadly only 3 (of 5) survived the trip through the mail ~ poor little things...the rest are all happy and doing well ~ they are just so adorable!
Ohhhh...this is a dream of mine...post lots of updates so I can follow along on yours! Do they have names yet?
xoxo
Friday April 2nd the Martha Stewart show will be all about chickens!
We used to have chickens...my daughters would sell the eggs since we would get so many! Hope you have a great time with them!
I came over from my sister Diane's blog, Saturday Finds...What a fun Easter nut Cup exchange...Happy Easter!
Stay Cozy, Carrie
A coop sounds like so much fun! Can't wait to see yours!
Just found your blog and I love the coop pictures. I have had chickens for ten years and they are so much fun and super easy to care for. You will love your bantam chicks. I have had almost every kind you can think of including ducks and peacocks. I never thought of putting a chandelier in my coop but it would add an air of sophistication to the joint!
Hugs,
Amada
This is so wonderful. I love that you are putting a chandelier in your potting shed. Love it!!
xxoo Valarie
Wishing you a happy and blessed Easter! xx Gypsy Purple
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