I’m totally into chicken coops these days; and have been critiquing cool coop architecture, as if the research was going into the construction of my own home. In any case, I just came across these cute chicken coops built for our fine, feathered friends. The coop in the large photo below, was manufactured by a family-owned company called http://www.winecountrycoops.com. Although, I’m pretty sold on the coops built by another builder; I might co-opt some of their design ideas, and have a skilled wood-worker friend of mine, build one for me. Custom coops are expensive, and the shipping fees are usually very high.

The other photos are example of home built coops. Enjoy!

The group blog that I created for members of my community is moving right along. Hurray! Who knew that people had so much to share, and such a willingness to do so, asking nothing in return? I might have to add some local community groups quickly, because there are more givers than takers, so far. No one should go hungry or worry about how they’re going to put food on the table, when there’s this much wonderful, fresh food to go around. Making a change in society always starts small and local.

A few weeks ago, a church around the corner from my home was giving away bags of food, to people, whom I imagine, had lost their jobs or were having a difficult time making ends meet. I saw a lot of cans leaving the building, which is all fine and good, but people need fresh produce more than anything.

How great would it be if we could have a group “farmers market” for those families who are collecting their groceries next time at the church? We could place food stands on the premises, so that people could shop like they would at a traditional farmers market. Ah, man…..I’m just dreaming this up as I write, but this is the idea to pursue next. Nice thing is that it takes nothing more than a blog post to the group and a phone call to a church to make this happen.

Okay, I’m now plotting and planning. Gotta go.

Remi