"I've been an urban chicken farmer for a while and will likely be at it for some time yet. My start up costs were probably similar and maybe even greater than yours but given that they will be amortized over more than a decade, the annual…"
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Dane Chauvel replied to Alyssa K's discussion Soggy Run in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Living in Vancouver, most of us suffer from the same soggy (and, if you're not careful, smelly) chicken coop issues. I put gravel down, then put landscape mat on top of that, and then a mesh (either chicken wire or plastic mesh on top of that…"
Dane Chauvel replied to Surya Govender's discussion Pricing Chickens! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"I think a good, young laying hen is worth $10. If you're paying more than that, you are probably buying pedigree. Pedigree is of value if you're planning on showing your birds but if they're solely being kept as pets or…"
Dane Chauvel replied to Surya Govender's discussion Looking for Chickens in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"If you're in the mood for a bit of an adventure, visit Fraser Valley Auctions (http://www.fraservalleyauction.com/) for its Saturday morning poultry sale. If you enjoy that, stick around and watch the sale of livestock in the…"
Dane Chauvel replied to Georgia Williams's discussion sick chicken in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Take a look at this: http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex4616"
Dane Chauvel replied to Caitlin Dorward's discussion egg with no shell? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"The egg without the shell is not uncommon and is symptomatic of a calcium deficiency. It is easily resolved by adding oyster shell to the diet of scratch and laying pellets. A small bag of oyster shell can…"
Dane Chauvel replied to Duncan Martin's discussion Chickens in Burnaby in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"As Duncan pointed out, I too attended the Burnaby Council meeting and was similarly disappointed in Mayor Corrigan who seemed more interested in preening for the camera during his photo op with the visiting Tibetan delegation. While I have no…"
Dane Chauvel replied to leanne gypsy's discussion where to get chickens? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"Check with the Vancouver Pound. Suzy McKay seems to be the coordinator of chicken adoptions there.
1280 Raymur AvenueVANCOUVER, British Columbia V6A3L8Phone: 604-251-1325Fax: 604-251-7175
Alternatively, Fraser Valley Auctions in Langley…"
Dane Chauvel replied to Sasha Fergusson's discussion My hens need some friends... in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"The City of Vancouver Pound has a couple of young hens (mixed breed, medium size) that are in need of a home. If you can help these girls out, please contact susy.jakoncic (susy.jakoncic@shaw.ca) or drop by their facility which is
located…"
Dane Chauvel commented on Ross Moster's group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Scratch is a mix of grains with either corn or peas (my birds prefer the corn option). In addition to scratch, you can feed your hens layer pellets which will promote egg production. The closest feed store to Vancouver is probably Roddicks…"
Dane Chauvel replied to Julia Smith's discussion Fund Raiser? in the group Coop Co-ops
"I think the shelter is to be located at the Vancouver Pound and not the SPCA?"
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- In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?
- Kitsilano
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 1:26pm on January 7, 2011,
Mary Bennett said… - Hi, I'm a kitsilano villager -and help organize the monthly potlucks - every 2nd Sunday night - i.e. this coming Sunday. - Maryinvancouver@gmail.com
- At 1:26pm on January 7, 2011, Mary Bennett said…
- Hi, I'm a kitsilano villager -and help organize the monthly potlucks - every 2nd Sunday night - i.e. this coming Sunday. - Maryinvancouver@gmail.com
- At 10:44pm on September 10, 2010,
Ross Moster said… - I think I found someone for the interview...
- At 10:58am on September 7, 2010, Ross Moster said…
- Hi Dane,
Did the woman from CBC (French programming) get a hold of you?
- At 3:46pm on May 31, 2010,
Duncan Martin said… - Hi Dane,
I'm thinking of adding another hen or two to my pen. Do you still have a surplus? I'm hoping to be able to try one out to make sure she gets along with the other two reasonably well. We've gotten a few great blue eggs off the araucanna. She doesn't lay much, but they're beautiful.
-Duncan
604-251-0996
-Duncan
- At 3:44pm on May 31, 2010,
Julia Smith said… - Here in Vancouver? I didn't realize that this was even an option already. Good for you! Can I come by and see your coop some time? You're welcome to do the same.
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