Cover: “Friendly Little Coop” by Mir Rainbird
Let Chickens Be Pink by Ariel Langen
The Chickens at the Pink House by E.N. Estrada
Therapy Chicken by Marc Darnell
Emotional Support by Valerie Hunter
This Little Chick of Mine by Nyla Singleton
Like Dancers by Ashley C Knowlton
Spring in Iowa by John Grey
Compliment Clouds by Raymond Brunell
Mother by Pemily
Murgi’s hymn for the weekend by Ruchi Acharya
Kozhi by Angel Kolady
Home Sweet Home by ghostlymatte
Cage Free by J.K. Levine
Get the full COOP experience
Download the digital or printable PDF
Print double-sided, flipping pages on the short edge. After printing, fold in half and staple on the spine. Zines are sized to 8.5″ x 11″ paper.
Editor’s Note
by alliyah
COOP #13 feels decidedly like a spring issue. There’s new life, new loves, new journeys, new-found courage, newly-claimed freedoms, and new resolutions! The pieces in this edition reminded me of a new chick stretching out of its eggshell, emerging into the light, and finding its sturdy footing. Spring is a rich time for chickens, literature, and art it seems. I hope reading these pieces remind you of the newness and strength of a new season and the opportunity that exists on every new page. Let the hatchling be your muse and see what happens! Thank you contributors for trusting us with your work and thank you readers for supporting another edition! Happy spring!
Editor’s Note
by Rook
I love the theme of healing and wellness that has arisen from this collection of poetry, fiction, and art. There’s something soft and warm in these pieces, like the first warm breeze of springtime, like the soft warmth of a chicken.
I hope this issue warms your heart and makes you feel all nice and fuzzy! Thank you to our contributors, as always.