Backyard Chickens https://www.cfpublic.org/tags/backyard-chickens Backyard Chickens en-US Copyright Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:53:17 GMT Intersection: High Tech Coops And Backyard Chickens https://www.cfpublic.org/2018-03-27/intersection-high-tech-coops-and-backyard-chickens Flocks of chickens are springing up in backyards across Central Florida. Backyard chicken advocates say beside the supply of fresh eggs, raising your own chickens can teach valuable lessons about food and agriculture. And a new company is offering a high tech upgrade to the humble chicken coop. Coop controls has developed an automatic coop door opener connected to a solar sensor. Photo: Matthew Peddie, WMFE
Coop controls has developed an automatic coop door opener connected to a solar sensor. Photo: Matthew Peddie, WMFE

Flocks of chickens are springing up in backyards across Central Florida and cities from Titusville to Maitland have developed rules for urban chicken ownership. 

Backyard chicken advocates say beside the supply of fresh eggs, raising your own chickens can teach valuable lessons about food and agriculture. 

Intersection caught up with Rick Lacombe at the Global Pet Expo. Lacombe's Tallahassee based company Coop Controls aims to capitalize on the backyard chicken boom with an automatic coop door opener.

And we hear the proprietor of Sundew Gardens, Tom Carey, who helped Orlando develop its backyard chicken ordinance.

 

 

]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:53:17 GMT https://www.cfpublic.org/2018-03-27/intersection-high-tech-coops-and-backyard-chickens Matthew Peddie Backyard Chickens, Adjectives Unhinged, Lightsabers and BBQ https://www.cfpublic.org/2017-01-06/backyard-chickens-adjectives-unhinged-lightsabers-and-bbq Having a small backyard flock of chickens is a growing trend in metro areas. Getting started with your own backyard chicken coop can be daunting, but the… Image: Champion Karate Light Saber workshop , facebook page
Image: Champion Karate Light Saber workshop , facebook page

Having a small backyard flock of chickens is a growing trend in metro areas. Getting started with your own backyard chicken coop can be daunting, but the end result is rewarding because -eggs. Pet Care Professional Laura Helseth will share her experience, offer tips and answer your backyard chicken questions at the Alafaya Library at 12000 East Colonial Drive Saturday 3 to 4.

Adjectives is one of Orlando’s best sources for vintage, antique and unique and now they’re combining the original Adjectives Market Altamonte with their newer Unhinged warehouse and creative workspace and having a grand reopening party! The new space is 40,000 sq. ft. full of curated collections, made by over 100 local and international artisans, designers, and craftsmen. Join the grand re-opening at Adjectives Unhinged at 1200 East Altamonte Drive Saturday starting at 10.

Lightsaber Workshop anyone? Champion Karate is hosting a free Light Saber workshop and demonstration open to anyone 5 years or older. There will be light saber training and dueling in a safe and fun environment followed by a spectacular demonstration by local light saber experts. The fun is at Champion Karate Winter Park Saturday 1 to 2:30.

Enjoy a whole hog barbecue from The Ravenous Pig including smoked pork, spare ribs, BBQ Gastrique, Black-Eyed Peas, Candied Collards, Cornbread and Chocolate Cupcake at the new location of The Ravenous Pig at 565 West Fairbanks Avenue Saturday 11 to 3.

 

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:00:10 GMT https://www.cfpublic.org/2017-01-06/backyard-chickens-adjectives-unhinged-lightsabers-and-bbq Mark Baratelli