anyway, on top of the meep desire i really have been wanting chicks. i grew up on eggs from the coop, i spent my childhood mornings collecting, and i finally have a big enough backyard. plus portland doesn't require a permit for three or less in city limits. thus the research begins...
check these out:
http://home.centurytel.net/thecitychicken/
this seems to be a relatively easy model to build
http://www.thegardencoop.com/
and ps wanna help me build the coop? im not sure yet whether or not im handy.