"How old are they? We have two that are probably almost 4 by now and they don't lay anymore. We got 3 new pullets last summer and thought they would start laying by fall but we didn't get the first egg out of them until about mid-February…"
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Caitlin Dorward replied to Laura Arp's discussion We are getting no eggs - not sure why? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
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Window Garden Workshop at The Vancouver Tool Library
July 31, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm
Let natural light do all of the work with vertical herb gardens made from recycled materials in facilitator Jodi Stark’s Window Garden Workshop.Photo courtesy of Design Sponge.If you have a room in your home that could use sprucing up and some empty wine bottles to spare, this workshop is for you. A big window with a fair amount of sun exposure, an appreciation for fresh herbs, and some comfort with power tools is ideal for this project. Start putting aside your empties now (especially…See More
Amy Weeks replied to Caitlin Dorward's discussion Anyone else need hens? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Have you ordered your hens yet? I need to get some and this would be perfect!"
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Bike Maintenance Workshop at The Vancouver Tool Library
July 26, 2012 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Now that summer weather is finally upon us, be sure that your bike can get you around the city without issue at our Bike Maintenance Workshop.Facilitator Bruce Haines will alleviate any confusion you have about the mechanics of your bike by helping you become familiar with the VTL bike tool collection, going over common repairs, and answering your specific questions. Tips will be provided on how to share the road and navigate safely through busier areas. Bring your bike with you, as well as any…See More
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July 31, 2012 from 6pm to 9pmBike Maintenance Workshop
July 26, 2012 from 5:30pm to 8pm
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Bike Maintenance Workshop at the Vancouver Tool Library
Now that summer weather is finally upon us, be sure that your bike can get you around the city without issue at our Introductory Bike Maintenance Workshop.Facilitator Bruce Haines will alleviate any confusion you have about the mechanics of your bike by helping you become familiar with the VTL bike tool collection, going over common repairs, and answering your specific questions. Tips will be provided on how to share the road and navigate safely through busier areas. Bring your bike with you,…See More
Caitlin Dorward added a discussion to the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
Anyone else need hens?
Hi EveryoneWe need some more hens and I'm thinking of getting some from Beau Peep farms in Rosedale. Problem is I don't have a vehicle, and it's a bit of a trek out there. They will deliver to Vancouver for $50 so I thought I'd check here to see if anyone else would want to go in on that with us. Split the cost and get some chickens delivered.Maybe email me off list if you're interested: caitlinemma@gmail.comHere is one of their recent craigslist postings with a list of what they have available…See More
Kristi Tatebe replied to Caitlin Dorward's discussion Egg peritonitis or egg bound in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Thanks for this Caitlin,
Jenny, another member just asked for follow up so I thought I'd post what I told her, in case it was of interest:
So sorry to hear about your Hen. Mine is a bit baffling - after I posted, she seemed to get a bit better…"
Caitlin Dorward posted a blog post
Two days left to apply for "Build It" Program
There are still two days to apply to the Vancouver Tool Library's "Build It" volunteer and tool training program!"Build It” is a program that aims to support our volunteers as they become more involved with their community while developing their personal skill set in tool use and woodworking. Over the six month duration of the program, participants work one shift per week at the VTL and receive monthly training and workshops, as well as all the necessary materials, to support them completing…See More
Caitlin Dorward replied to Surya Govender's discussion First Ever East Van Chicken Coop and Culture Crawl! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Hi Surya
There was also an East Vancouver Tour do Coop held last year, organized by Colleen Kimmett who is also Village member. There were six stops or so, we started near Hastings/Victoria I think, and made our way south, last stop around Broadway…"
Caitlin Dorward posted a blog post
The Vancouver Tool Library is Hiring!
We are very excited to announce that the Vancouver Tool Library will be bringing on a part time Events and Promotions Coordinator this summer! We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to work in this contract position along side our Board of Directors to help plan and promote the exciting workshops and events that the VTL runs.Interested in applying? Check out thefull job description on our blog and get in touch with us…See More
Caitlin Dorward replied to Alyssa K's discussion options for integrating pullets with older girls in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"ps are you still looking for people to adopt them?"
Caitlin Dorward replied to Alyssa K's discussion options for integrating pullets with older girls in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Hey Alyssa,
At farm school we started integrating the pullets with the hens by just putting the pullets in a big cardboard box inside the run. So they were all in the same run (getting used to each others presence?) but not able to actually get at…"
Caitlin Dorward replied to Caitlin Dorward's discussion Egg peritonitis or egg bound in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Hey Kristi,
Unfortunately I don't have any good news for you... she died about two weeks after I posted. We felt badly because we kept hoping she'd get better but really she was suffering for quite some time, I think we should have put her…"
Kristi Tatebe replied to Caitlin Dorward's discussion Egg peritonitis or egg bound in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Caitlin, what happened to your girl? One of mine is now possibly dealing with this (swollen spongy belly, tired, not eating much, yellow/white runny poops). She used to be my best layer but hasn't laid for a few weeks now. Doesn't have the…"
Alyssa K replied to Caitlin Dorward's discussion Egg peritonitis or egg bound in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
""The bird should be housed somewhere quiet, away from other birds."
http://poultrykeeper.com/common-articles-to-all-poultry/health/egg-binding.html
Be careful if you follow their other advice for egg-bound (steaming is probably a great…"
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Bike Maintenance Workshop at the Vancouver Tool Library
Posted on July 20, 2012 at 9:39am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Now that summer weather is finally upon us, be sure that your bike can get you around the city without issue at our Introductory Bike Maintenance Workshop.
Facilitator Bruce Haines will alleviate any confusion you have about the mechanics of your bike by helping you become familiar with the VTL bike tool collection, going over common repairs, and answering your specific questions. Tips will be provided on how to share the road and navigate safely…
Continue Two days left to apply for "Build It" Program
Posted on June 8, 2012 at 9:13pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
There are still two days to apply to the Vancouver Tool Library's "Build It" volunteer and tool training program!
"Build It” is a program that aims to support our volunteers as they become more involved with their community while developing their personal skill set in tool use and woodworking. Over the six month duration of the program, participants work one shift per week at the VTL and receive monthly training and workshops, as well as all the necessary materials,…
Continue The Vancouver Tool Library is Hiring!
Posted on May 23, 2012 at 10:38pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
We are very excited to announce that the Vancouver Tool Library will be bringing on a part time Events and Promotions Coordinator this summer! We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to work in this contract position along side our Board of Directors to help plan and promote the exciting workshops and events that the VTL runs.
Interested in applying? Check out thefull job description on our…
Continue Vancouver Tool Library seeking shop volunteers
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 10:25am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hey Folks, we are still short on shop volunteers over at the Vancouver Tool Library and are calling on YOU to get involved!
Shop volunteers work at the VTL during open hours and are responsible for signing up members, loaning out tools, performing tool maintenance checks, and other shop-related activities. We have a three-tiered volunteer training program that is built around a mentorship model to ensure that every volunteer has the chance to learn and grow in their…
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- At 11:53am on June 7, 2011,
Randy Chatterjee said… The Main Street Neighbourhood village is holding our monthly potluck dinner and presentation tonight (Tuesday, 7 June) at Little Mountain Neighbourhood House on Main Street at 24th Ave (adjacent to the library). Dinner and a free seed and food plant seedling giveaway start at 6:00 and then an urban gardening presentation and discussion begins at 7 for about an hour. Come and stay as long as you want, or just drop by at any time.
See the full event description here.
Randy
- At 3:55pm on January 9, 2011,
Ross Moster said… Hi Caitlin,
Great! I was going to contact Chris (and you) re: talking about the tool library. If one of you is coming for sure (and definitely wants to talk about it), let me know, and we can add it to the agenda; otherwise we can play it by ear. Could I get you guys to RSVP on the events page - it's OK to indicate "maybe" for now if that's your best guess - the convenors are trying to get a sense of how many people might come, as the meeting may end up moving to a slightly larger space if need be.
Cheers,
Ross
- At 3:02pm on January 9, 2011, Ross Moster said…
- Hey Caitlin,
Just saw your request to join Built Environment - you're in! And that you joined Local Economy. Welcome to both.
BE doesn't have a convenor yet, so it's pretty quiet there at the moment - we're hoping to schedule a potluck/meeting in February so people can meet one another and get some momentum going. Any ideas you have are most welocme.
On the other hand, things are definitely hopping in Local Economy; if you're free, come to the meeting on Thursday - it'll be in Grandview Woodland village; details should be going out in the next day or two to LE Network members.
Enjoy the rest of this beautiful day!
Cheers,
Ross
- At 9:44am on April 28, 2010, Randy Chatterjee said…
- Caitlin,
I hope you are finished with school now and looking forward to graduation in a month. School can seem like a long haul, but the rest of life is of course another scale altogether. We hope Village Vancouver can help you to make your next steps into an interesting, enjoyable, and long life. Come to our next potluck in May and get involved in Main Street's CarFree Day.
Randy
- At 10:11am on March 20, 2010, Randy Chatterjee said…
- Welcome, Caitlin!
As you can see, we are just beginning to build an on-line community for Village Vancouver, and organize our extensive activities more openly and collaboratively through this site. Please feel free to contribute to a discussion, attend or even enter a new event, join a working group, or even form a Village.
Also, update your home page here with some brief comments about your interests or a a short bio. This will help us all connect with people with similar interests in transition or other activities.
Just up the hill from you, the Main Street Neighbourhood village, led by Anna Chase, is in full swing. We have monthly potlucks, seed sharing, gardening and local (2-block) food coops, and we are looking to add more activities this summer. We plan to be a big force at this June's CarFree Day on Main Street, with a whole village set up on the road.
Please join the Main Street Neighbourhood village next Sunday, the 28th, for a potluck and garden planning/seed-sharing/summer activities planning session at 22nd and Ontario. Join the Main Street Neighbourhood group page to find out more. Membership in this local group is moderated to improve privacy and ensure better local connections between neighbours.
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