[The coop and overnight run are only slightly separated from the house, because Bart really didn't want to have to go too far when letting the the girls shift for the day. A couple of chicken tractors are next to it under tarps because the girls are getting only limited range time while the snow' around.]

When I realized Alliance housing was a farm, I figured I'd better at least put some of the lessons I learned from the Kents to use. I've been growing heirloom crops and raising up these layers.

[He opens the gate to the run, and sighs as he has to bend and scoop up a bantam hen he's very familiar with.]

Meet Jane, our resident stargazer. She knows exactly where the entrance is, but likes to stay out anyway.