2018 Backyard Chicken Coop Tour

Sunday, May 6, 2018
1:00-4:00pm
Free and open to the public
Alameda's urban chicken coops range from humble to huge and every year we invite the public to come take a closer look, learn a little about raising backyard chickens (and maybe bees and vegetable plots), and just bask in the glory of our avian friends. 

People are strongly encouraged to bicycle or walk to as few or as many coops as they would like.
If you are interested in hosting a stop or if you have any questions,
​please contact Mitch Zaninelli at mitchellzaninelli@gmail.com

Guidelines

  • Visit as few or as many stops as you would like, in any order. Bicycling or walking is strongly encouraged.
  • Please do not arrive at any stops before 1pm or after 4pm. 
  • Obey all traffic laws. Bicyclists are subject to the same rights and responsibilities as vehicle drivers.
  • Private residences are not open to the public. Restrooms are available at See Spot Run (2510 Santa Clara Ave)
  • Bring your own water bottle (and spare change for lemonade and cookie stands!)
  • Be respectful by not picking any fruit or vegetables in the gardens of the tour hosts.

Downloadable Map

Dynamic Map

Join the Alameda Chicken Community

Three online groups are available for those wanting to connect with the local chicken community:

The Alameda Backyard Chickens Yahoo Group email list is intended for city of Alameda residents or those very close by.  Some common topics are very local (e.g. coordinating food runs and the Alameda Chicken Coop tour).

The Alameda Backyard Chickens Facebook page is similar in scope.

There is also an East Bay Backyard Chickens Google group that that serves a larger geographical area: Alameda and Contra Costa county.