Backyard chickens are so popular in East Dallas that a group of egg lovers is putting together a home tour called "A Peep at the Coops" on April 18.

The free, self-guided urban chicken coop tour will include insight into raising chickens and other practices such as beekeeping, composting and harvesting rainwater.

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A website has been set up for the tour, and more information is expected soon.