Tour de Coop Etiquette

Greetings, Chicken Lovers!

As we approach the fabulous Tour de Coop, here are a few reminders for those of you visiting local coops during the tour (remember to register by 5pm this Friday):

1. Dogs and chickens don’t mix; please leave fido at home with a nice chew toy.
2. Be respectful of the tour host’s yard, garden and property, and make sure everyone in your party does the same.
3. We do not expect or encourage tour hosts to open their homes to visitors, so plan your party’s bathroom breaks accordingly and strategically!
4. Ask questions and take pictures.
5. Make sure to attend the after party Sunday from 4-6pm at the at the Zamzows location on State Street. It will be a great wrap up to the weekend, and we'll have tee shirts for sale along with food by Archie's Place and beverages.
6. Please use the shallow foot baths provided to avoid spreading anything unwanted from coop to coop. Wear appropriate shoes and step in the foot bath on entering and leaving yards.
7. Have fun!

Thanks for helping make this a positive experience for everyone.

New and Old TDC shirts available!

We have some great new shirts designed by Ward Hooper available for the 2011 Tour de Coop. They are $20 each; We do have a limited supply of the 'Chicken Head - Backyard Idahohens' shirts left from last year at clearance prices ($15). If you didn't pre-purchase a shirt online, come to the after party at the  Zamzows location on State Street this Sunday from 4-6pm. Shirts are 100% cotton and the best way to get your chicken on.

2011 and 2010 Limited-Edition TDC Shirts.

After Party at Zamzows October 2nd!

Plans for the Tour de Coop After Party are shaping up nicely. The party will run from 4-6 on Sunday, October 2 and is hosted at the beautiful Zamzows location on State Street. We've confirmed "Think Boise First" member Archie's Place and are hoping for some soothing and relaxing local beverage options. Stay tuned...

All our Tour hosts are confirmed!

If you're hosting this year, please click here and here for some VERY IMPORTANT information to read and understand.

2011 Tour Registration is Up and Running!

Thanks to Kelsey and our partners at Sustainable Community Connections, the 2011 Tour de Coop registration is now open!

Register here!

Pre-registration is required, and you may also pre-order the amazing 2011 t-shirt by Idaho artist Ward Hooper. Shirts will be available prior to the event, and will be high-quality, 100% cotton. We hear they were even made by elves!