"Hi Asia,
No problem, I was giving a presentation on beekeeping and thought about extending the invite to see if you wanted to take part as well. All went well anywho. If more opportunities arise, would you be interested? I can give you a call.
Also,…"
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Hi there,
My name is Asia. I live near Main and King Edward in a big old house with a small front garden. I live with my husband Nate (Nathaniel), my parents Jean and Renee, my brother Lucas and his girlfriend Maddie. We also have a tenant, she has a big dog named Seamus. In the backyard we keep chickens and have some additional garden space.
Early in 2009 Nate built me my first veggie garden. At first I was a little reluctant, but coming home every day, passing all those green growing things got me interested; It wasn't long before I was weeding, watering, learning and planning.
Spring of 2010 we brought home a box of mixed chicks. It's been a bumpy ride navigating slipped tendon, crowing cockerels, intestinal worms and raccoons. We’ve learned much with the help of some folks here at Village Vancouver (Thanks Ross, Jordan Maynard, Julia Smith and others). We’ve been involved in a couple of Chicken 101 workshops, and were featured in the WestEnder last June http://www.westender.com/articles/entry/chickens-come-home-to-roost/ along with our friends Nayt and Julia. Over Christmas, we hatched some more chicks, this time from eggs in an incubator.
We were recently featured again in the WestEnder, this time representing Village Vancouver, http://www.westender.com/articles/entry/cover-story-it-takes-a-village along with Ross Moster. It was a great honor and a big incentive “to get more involved”. This year we are planning to expand our vegetable garden to a friend’s yard, learn how to keep honeybees and build a greenhouse.
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Asia Warner commented on Anna Chase's group Beekeeping Network
"Hi There,
I am wondering if there are any VV beekeepers whose hives overwintered well without treatments and would be willing to sell me 5 full frames:
Two of Capped Brood
Two of mixed Honey and Pollen
And 1 of Eggs?
This is called a Walk Away…"
Asia Warner replied to Steve Sandve's discussion Richmond Beekeepers Association meeting Tuesday Feb 8 in the group Beekeeping Network
"
I think it's Feb 14th (Tomorrow)
Check the calendar :)"
Asia Warner commented on Anna Chase's group Beekeeping
"Hi,
I was wondering if anyone else will be extracting honey soon? I have 4 (Langstroth) frames of capped honey to extract and no extractor. This is my first year.
Thanks, Asia
604 879-4928"
Laura Arp replied to Asia Warner's discussion Mites! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"Tuesday is fine too."
Kristi Tatebe replied to Asia Warner's discussion Mites! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"Thanks Laura, sorry I missed your call. Will call you tomorrow - although the day is very busy and evening is booked.... maybe Tues.?"
Kristi Tatebe replied to Asia Warner's discussion Mites! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"What's in delousing powder? I'm 9 1/2 months pregnant and don't really wanna touch the chemically stuff at the moment....where would I find it if I were to use it? Will Diatomaceous Earth do the trick as well, or is it…"
Laura Arp replied to Asia Warner's discussion Mites! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"Yes have lots of DE to share. Come on over - I will give you a call w. address! L"
Kristi Tatebe replied to Asia Warner's discussion Mites! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"Hi all,
Just noticed a few lice on my laying hen today - yuck! Wondered how the DE treatment worked Asia.... any luck?
Laura, if you have more DE to spare, I'd love to buy a bit off you. Anyone else with experience or…"
Asia Warner replied to Caitlin Dorward's discussion egg with no shell?
"If your girls are still young and new to laying than a soft shelled egg or two is not unusual. I wouldn't worry about it unless you continue to get them. My chickens have laid a few."
Laura Arp replied to Asia Warner's discussion Mites! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"Oops yes everyone please us gloves when you use the DE - I also recommend a mask if you puff it around a lot. It is super dusty and not meant to be inhaled. A scarf around the mouth + nose works too. My bag is still not even half way gone so…"
Alyssa K replied to Asia Warner's discussion Mites! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"Asia,
That is exactly the article I have seen before; It's a good one.
Yes, lice are better (easier to manage and get rid of). I have spotted them on my girls recently too. I usually spot them first crawing on the eyelids (I hold my…"
Asia Warner commented on Julia Smith's blog post Meet me and my chickens on the CTV news at 11:30 tonight!
"I love it! I thought you were great. It was a good piece. And duncan was good too. "
Asia Warner replied to Asia Warner's discussion Mites! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"More info
The difference between LICE and MITES: http://ucanr.org/freepubs/docs/8162.pdf"
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Hi Asia,
No problem, I was giving a presentation on beekeeping and thought about extending the invite to see if you wanted to take part as well. All went well anywho. If more opportunities arise, would you be interested? I can give you a call.
Also, just checked-in on VV (I'm an internet flake too...) and noticed you're ad on the beekeepers page. I may be able to help if you are still looking. All my hives are raised naturally and doing very well. Let me know, maybe we can work a trade (as I am looking for chicken stuff too!).
Jenny
Asia,
I hope you can make it on Monday night (very nearby) to our Seed Sharing Potluck and open Meetup (everyone invited). We can talk about your raised bed/greenhouse project. I am busy right now building two greenhouses, both leantos set above raised beds adjacent to buildings. I'll bring drawings.
I have been collecting discarded sliding glass doors, which give you 4 panes of tempered glass at 76x28 to 76x48 inches each (depending on the door). I also found someone who salvages glass this same way for a living, and he sells sheets of tempered glass 76x28, 76x34, and 76x48 inches at under $20 each. I plan to organize a pickup (in Burnaby) soon, and maybe we could combine an "order." and I could drop it by your house after picking it up.
Randy
Welcome to the Main Street 'Hood. It is great to have such perfect Transition people join with us.
We have a lot going on in the next two weeks on Main Street. We have a big Seed Sharing meeting on Monday, the 21st, at Cityview Church (http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/village-vancouver-meetup-and), and then we've invited Mark Lakeman from Portland's City Repair project to come to Vancouver on the 25th and 26th to demonstrate how communities change their public spaces to suit their needs (http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/ecodreaming-vancouver-event).
Definitely come to the Seed Sharing event where we'll have dozens of different organic, locally-produded and locally-adapted food crop seeds to share for free. We have a few beneficial flower seeds to share as well.
Let's change our world!
Randy