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Our tips will help you rule the roost. | Photo by @cambrieee_
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| This is no yolk. Egg costs continue to soar in Oregon and across the US due to the spread of avian flu and other supply issues. The price for a dozen eggs in Portland ranges from $2.19 to $8.49 right now — making for some dang expensive omelets. An even bigger party fowl? Fried Egg I’m In Love had to raise its breakfast sandwich prices. But what if you cook up your own supply? It’s completely legal to raise chickens in residential backyards here — and coops for egg production can be a sizzlin’ hot commodity. Here’s what you need to know to get crackin’ — and calculate their worth. 🐓 Research pecking ordersOfficial Portland ordinances allow for up to “four domestic fowl” on residential lots — which is kind of a lot — and even more for properties over 10,000 sqft. But the law bans backyard roosters. Those early wake-up calls aren’t cool for your neighbors.
Coops must be 3 ft from side and rear property lines and at least 10 ft from the front. Photo by @cambrieee_ 🐣 Don’t just wing itThis isn’t like getting a goldfish — raising and caring for poultry requires a lot of work. Be sure to review Oregon’s avian influenza information and basic animal husbandry practices. If you’re still feeling clucky, you’ll need:
If only they laid golden eggs... Photo by @cambrieee_ 🥚 Eggs in one basketWhat should you expect when your chickens are expecting? Healthy, well-fed hens can potentially lay up to 320 eggs a year — and they’ll be as fresh as can be. Read up on safety tips before handling, though.As for your wallet health, expect to shell out ~$650 initially, with regular expenses ~$25-$30 per month. So, buying eggs at the store is probably more cost effective — just not as much urban farming fun. |
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| Beers, books... Battlestar Galactica. At Rose City Book Pub, two of those things are certainly on tap and on the shelves — and we can’t guarantee you won’t run into any Cylons. The quaint neighborhood hangout on Northeast Fremont Street is equal parts used bookstore, bar/bistro, and event space. It’s a place for the community to gather for weekly trivia nights (Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.), chess competitions, live music, and author readings. Need to get some work done? We know the feeling. Nestle into a nook, grab a bite to eat (the grilled cheese comes with a donation to Oregon Food Bank), and feel the creativity of 40 years worth of literature flow through your fingers. Or you know, just enjoy a local brew. |
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Today’s issue was written by Ben.
Editor’s pick: Today, I’m heading north to Seattle (and a little further north to Edmonds) for a weekend with family, so I’ve been reading our sister newsletter SEAtoday with extra hawk-like attention lately.
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