The Coop at 182 - Oxford, MS

08/06/2025

Two new layers (I believe our Cuckoo Marans) and one double yolker it looks like. Great day at the coop 💫

06/05/2025

Do you believe in pet reincarnation? We’re not sure we do. However be have a new Beano living here at the Coop @ 182 which also serves as a mini ‘cat sanctuary’ for lost and forgotten cats.

Beano on the left was one of our four OGs adopted from the old Critterz Animal Rescue here in Oxford. He was Siri’s boy through and through. One day we found him looking like he was sleeping peacefully in his usual spot - except he wasn’t. We were heartbroken and just couldn’t comprehend what might have happened. So we set out to find out.

Beano (Beans) was sent to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University for a necropsy and we found out he had pulmonary fibrosis. Sometimes cats show symptoms of this and sometimes they don’t. Our Beano didn’t; hence it was extra tough when he passed as we didn’t expect it.

BUT on the right we introduce to you the new Beano ♥️ He came to us hissing and threatening but after lots of loving from Ty, he is now becoming very loving.

We love both our Beanos 🐈‍⬛

06/05/2025

Fort Knox here at Oxford’s local Coop @ 182. Making a SAFE coop is of the UTMOST importance when tending chickens. Why? What needs are met by having a properly made coop?

🐓 Safety from predators
🐓 Protection from the elements
🐓 Access to food and water
🐓 A comfy place to sleep (roosting bars)
🐓 Egg laying space (nesting boxes)
🐓 Clean home to prevent illnesses
🐓 A home close to their protector 🙋‍♀️

We’re lucky to live in Mississippi so we have what is callled an “open coop”. During the harsh winters we’ve had we cover all but the north side with tarp as the chickens do not like a draft. We used to let them free range but being NPIP certified we follow the MBAH (Mississppi Board of Animal Health) guidelines which now advices to have covered or enclosed areas for your chickens due to avian influenza outbreak that started in 2021. So a question you may as yourself is: “Can I get avian influenza from eating poultry or eggs?” The answer to that from the USDA is: “No. Poultry and eggs that are properly prepared and cooked are safe to eat.” Also as NPIP certified chicken owners, we provide Safe Handling Instructions with every sale we make and get our birds regularly tested for diseases (none so far 👏 ).

One last bit of advice/caution:

DON’T run and buy your own chickens because “eggs are so expensive at the store”. Trust me, it is WAY more expensive to keep chickens than it is to simply buy your eggs. And A WHOLE LOT MORE WORK.

The money we raise from egg sales go towards helping with the feed costs. But there are so many other expenses that comes along with having a safe, happy, healthy chickens. Nesting pads, endless cleaning supplies, food grade DE, lime, straw, vitamins, medications, fencing, entertainment, feeders, waterers, oyster shells, incubator, vet fees - and of course the cost of building Fort Knox itself (automated gate, lights, fencing, water supply, various contraptions to keep other animals away). As a matter of fact the list seems to never end 🤪

On the other hand, if you want a wonderful hobby (albeit a LOUD one) we highly recommend it as they provide us with so much JOY 🤩

05/30/2025

Hmmm 🤔

You can get a Summer Harness to take your Chicken on Summer Night Chicken Walks 🤣🐓

05/11/2025

The Coop @ 182 is so busy these days we’ve had to hire help - thankfully the two sunhat wearing employees do a great job!

05/07/2025

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05/04/2025

We now accept direct bookings if you want a stay/va-cation at our slice of paradise by Sardis Lake (chickens and EGGS included 😁)

No management fee and no AirBnb or VRBO fees 👏

Reach out with any questions as we are always here to help 🍔 👙 🛶 🥾 🎣

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04/17/2025

Our chicks have turned into awkward tweens 😍

04/14/2025

Do you enjoy crappie fishing 🎣 ? Why not treat yourself to a couple of days stay in our Airbnb by Sardis lake? We offer kayak rentals and will drop it off and pick it up for you down the street at the waters edge. Message us for more info! 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 🐟 🐠

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03/22/2025

Truly the BEST place in Oxford for chicks, feed, and so much more! Make sure to leave your wallet at home because you’ll want to buy EVERYTHING in the store as their selection is INCREDIBLE! 🥇

03/21/2025

Good morning peeps!

03/21/2025

Our eggs are flying off the shelves these days & we are so appreciative of our loyal customers who always come back for more 🙏