And, we keep them in a variety of different coops! From simple to "eggs"travagant, every coop is a labor of love for our "girls". And, since we want to share with others the joy of keeping chickens, join us for the 3rd annual A PEEP AT THE COOPS: THE EAST DALLAS URBAN COOP TOUR.
When is the A Peep at the Coops Tour?
The big day is Sunday, May 20th, from 11:00-5:00. Rain or Shine.
Where is the Headquarters for the tour?
Headquarters will again be at Stonewall Gardens and Outdoor Science Lab located in East Dallas at 5828 East Mockingbird Lane. Visit Stonewall to view the coop, take in a seminar by local chicken experts, buy a raffle ticket to win a mobile chicken coop, and visit with the 4H group and their chickens. And, don't leave without the coolest chicken shirt ever. All tour proceeds benefit Stonewall Gardens, helping fund this award-winning, hands-on science program.
How do I get a map?
Maps of the 13 coops are available at Stonewall Gardens the day of the tour. The maps are $5 each and can be shared by everyone in your group.
Do I get anything with the map?
Yes! The first 750 people to purchase a map get an awesome reusable bag from Central Market full of great goodies - magazines, coupons, chicken info, and much more.
How do I pay for my map?
Cash is best and quickest, but credit cards will also be accepted.
Where should I park at Stonewall?
There is a small parking lot in the front of the school on Mockingbird. The back field of the school will also be open for parking. The entrance is on Anita at the back of the school.
What else is happening at Stonewall Gardens during the tour?
- Seminars - Plan to take in a seminar by these "eggs"perts:
1:00 - Dan Probst presents "Incubating, Hatching and Brooding"
2:00 - Dan Probst presents "Backyard Chickens 101"
3:00 - Bob Richie presents "Backyard Poultry"
*Dan Probst is a chicken expert who stares his many years of raising chickens with the North Texas
Community. He breeds a variety of common and not so common chickens, ducks, geese,
and turkeys at his farm in East Texas.
*Bob Richie, owner of The Custom Coop Company, has always had many pets, some normal and some
not. He got into backyard chickens 13 years ago after a standoff with his teenage son who one day
announced that he "either wanted to get chickens or a mohawk". After hiding the shears, they
headed to the feed store! Since then, Bob has helped many people start their own backyard flocks.
*Dan Probst is a chicken expert who stares his many years of raising chickens with the North Texas
Community. He breeds a variety of common and not so common chickens, ducks, geese,
and turkeys at his farm in East Texas.
*Bob Richie, owner of The Custom Coop Company, has always had many pets, some normal and some
not. He got into backyard chickens 13 years ago after a standoff with his teenage son who one day
announced that he "either wanted to get chickens or a mohawk". After hiding the shears, they
headed to the feed store! Since then, Bob has helped many people start their own backyard flocks.
- Raffle - Enter for your chance to win a mobile chicken coop. Click HERE to see the coop. Each raffle ticket is only $5.
- T-shirts - Don't leave without getting the coolest chicken shirt ever! Shirts are $10 each.
- Visit with our great supporters and sponsors including
Texas Honeybee Guild
Dr. Emily Cole, Veterinarian
The Custom Coop Company
And more!
What if I get hungry?
You're in luck! There will be two food trucks at headquarters, Easy Slider and Rockstar Bakeshop, so you can fuel up before heading out to see the coops.
Still have questions?
Email the tour committee at stonewall.gardens@yahoo.com.
