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Posted by Sunset, February 20, 2009 in Hardscape , Pets , Sustainable gardening

By Jim McCausland, Sunset Magazine

Driving past a grove of Oregon white oaks high on a hill overlooking the Columbia River, people gawk at a Wild West-looking row of buildings that, upon closer inspection, turns out to be one of the coolest chicken coops anywhere. Built by Geoff Thompson, it's clean, comfortable, sanitary, safe, and easy to maintain.

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Comments

amazing!

Posted by:jengod | February 21, 2009 at 12:35 AM

Is Geoff Thompson one of the owners, or does he design chicken houses for anyone?

Posted by:KathyG | February 21, 2009 at 09:52 AM

Geoff is the owner.

--Jim

Posted by:Jim McCausland | February 21, 2009 at 03:43 PM

What is the small opening near the ground, in the back on the left side for?

Posted by:Fern @ Life on the Balcony | February 22, 2009 at 12:15 PM

The opening lets the chickens in and out of the chicken yard.

--Jim

Posted by:Jim McCausland | February 23, 2009 at 12:07 PM
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