Speaking of fall activities here in Laramie, Charlotte and I recently had the good fortune to attend "Tour de Coop," which was easily the most adorable agricultural event we've attended in a long time. The event is premised on the idea that people would like to look at adorable chickens and see some different chicken coop designs. Actually, we got to see lots of innovative chicken ideas, including an old bed frame repurposed as a movable chicken pen/tractor. Brilliant!
As you can see, we were hardly the only attendees (though Charlotte was a particularly enthusiastic chicken observer).
Anyway, enough about the people and the coops...here's what you really want to see-the stars themselves! We were treated to views of adorably peepy chicks...
...a flock of runner ducks with a mountain view...
...and some chickens with fancier accommodations than most college students.
All in all, a great time was had by people and chickens alike, and we're already eager for next year's tour! Only 11.5 more months!
Great photos! Here's an update for this year's tour:
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This event is organized by the UW Cooperative Extension Service, Laramie Local Foods and Laramie Rivers Conservation District. FREE.