Coop Snoop Recaps

I got the idea today to google "Oak Cliff Coop Snoop" and see if anyone wrote about their experiences at the tour. Don't know why I didn't think of this before! Here's a few links I found. Enjoy!

Little Farm in the Big D - Dallas Morning News Article post

Little Farm in the Big D - Tour Day Recap

Glimpse of My World

Dallas Cycle Chic

On a related note, I'm heading to Lida Hooe Elementary this week to begin the process of planning their coop build-out. Super excited to get things started!

The Final Tally!

Drum roll, please.....
The total raised (after expenses) from the 2011 Oak Cliff Coop Snoop is $1370.00! (Plus an additional $115 worth of merchandise from Southland on Maple that we are going to use to help build and furnish the two coops). We'll even have enough to bank for the expenses of running a tour for 2012! Thanks so much to all involved! We couldn't have hoped for a better turnout for our first tour! We will continue to update our Facebook page and website as the coops are built, etc. Stay tuned!

A Smashing Success!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Thanks to those who opened up their backyards, thanks to the sponsors, thanks to all who put the word out about the tour, and thanks to all who attended! We had an amazing turnout for our first Oak Cliff Coop Snoop! Raffle winners will be posted tomorrow (though almost all have already been contacted, at least via phone message). Total monies raised to build coops will be posted tomorrow as well. I can tell you that we definitely raised enough to build a coop for both Lida Hooe AND Rosemont! Thanks again!

Donation Alert! Thanks, Bolsa!

Bolsa has graciously donated $200 to the Oak Cliff Coop Snoop! Thank you so much for your support of our local elementary schools and local food in general. And a bonus for tour goers! Bring in your tour map for either lunch or dinner (on Saturday 10/22 only) and get 10% off of your total bill! Thanks so much!

Cafe Brazil Gift Cards!

A shout-out to Cleo over at Cafe Brazil on Bishop for the donation of 3 $15 gift cards for the raffle tomorrow!  Thanks so much, we appreciate it!

Take a Look at the Coop up for Raffle!

Thanks to Josh with MobileChickenCoops.com, we will be raffling this beauty of a mobile coop on Saturday at the Coop Snoop! Be there or be square!

The small barn-style coop is 3x4.5x6 and will hold 4-5 standard-sized hens. Check out his website for more details and other available coop designs!

Bike the Tour with Bike Friendly Oak Cliff!

Click HERE for information on Bike Friendly Oak Cliff's bike ride of the Coop Snoop! The ride will depart from Repotted at 10am. Check it out!

"Backyard Chickens 101" Seminars during the Coop Snoop!

Just got official word that Dan Probst of Bageniece Farms (a former Cliffdweller himself!) will give 2 "Backyard Chickens 101" seminars at Repotted during the Oak Cliff Coop Snoop. Scheduled for 11am and 1pm on October 22. Come learn the basics of urban chicken keeping from a master!

CLICK HERE to view his website!

Additional Sponsors!

Tonight two Bishop Arts District businesses, Green Pet and Oak Cliff Bicycle Company, donated gift certificates for the raffle!  Green Pet donated a $25 gift certificate, and Oak Cliff Bicycle Company donated a $20 gift certificate.  A big thanks to both local businesses for their contributions!

Bike the Tour!

Want to bike the tour? Bike Friendly Oak Cliff is hosting a Coop Snoop tour ride as part of Cyclesomatic 2011! Their site will be updated as more info becomes available. Thanks BFOC! For further information, click HERE.

If you're not really a "group" person - feel free to bike the tour on your own! All coops are in a 2 mile area - so we're trying to encourage biking - or even walking! Get out there and enjoy that beautiful fall weather we have our fingers crossed for!

Sponsors Page UPDATED!

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Sponsors page was updated today.  Please click over and check out some of the most recent donations!

Southland Farm Store - $115 worth of chicken-related merchandise including 2 large feeders, 3 waterers, and 3 rolls of hardware cloth to help in the building of your coop!
Eno's Pizza Tavern - gift certificate for $40
Oddfellows - gift certificate for $40
TheGardenCoop.com - (2) $19.95 Chicken Coop Plans

Thank you for your generous donations!

Thank You Mobile Chicken Coops!

I wanted to give a big thanks to Josh with Mobile Chicken Coops for the donation of a chicken coop valued at $1000 for the tour. This coop will either be used as a raffle item, or may be tailored by Josh to be placed at one of the elementary schools tour proceeds will benefit. Thanks a million! Please peruse his website to see the wide variety of coops he offers.

WFAA Interview on Backyard Chicken Keeping

Click on this link to watch a 4 minute video on backyard chicken raising in general, with a few specifics about the DFW area. Enjoy!

Dan (the interviewee) will possibly be giving Chicken 101 talks at the Coop Snoop as well!

Click here to view clip