"Stephanie: Here is something that might help
Fermented Feed
What the heck is fermented feed and why on earth would you want to give it to chickens?
Fermentation of foods has been done for hundreds of years by many cultures. If you have ever consumed…"
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Penny replied to stephanie st loe's discussion How do you prepare layer mash? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
Penny replied to Caroline's discussion Golden eggs in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Caroline: I also make sure that my yard and coop is very clean and non-smelly for the neighbours, although four chickens won't add up to large amounts for a while. Give your crabby neighbours some eggs and maybe they'll come around. Our…"
Penny replied to Caroline's discussion Golden eggs in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Caroline: I also make sure that my yard and coop is very clean and non-smelly for the neighbours, although four chickens won't add up to large amounts for a while. Give your crabby neighbours some eggs and maybe they'll come around. Our…"
Penny replied to Caroline's discussion Golden eggs in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Yes the set up costs are tough! Obviously if we all were real farmers we would be having more chickens and more eggs to balance this out. Also since they finish laying really after 2 years you would be culling and eating them to recoup part of those…"
Penny replied to stephanie st loe's discussion Closest place to buy organic feed? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Stephanie: Mark's Pet Stop on Commercial Drive close to 3rd Avenue has organic layer feed. Also Mr. Pet's on Commercial Drive will order it in for you, both Marks and Mr. Pets sell it for around $20.00 or so for a very large bag. Mr.…"
Penny replied to stephanie st loe's discussion Why won't my chickens eat chicken food? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Stephanie, I think all chickens pick at their layer mash or pellets, mine certainly do. They always seem to waste a lot but I think it's just a chicken thing.
You might want to try using layer mash with warm water, mix it up and try them with…"
Penny replied to Brian Gracey's discussion chicken coops in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Brian: I don't have a moveable coop, very much in place but if you go to Backyard chickens.com
http://www.backyardchickens.com/
They have lots of ideas for coops and much discussion on caring for chickens, building coops etc.
Good luck with…"
Penny replied to Keltie Craig's discussion Pullet with lame legs in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Keltie: Go to the forum on BackyardChickens.com. http://www.backyardchickens.com/
This site is extremely useful and full of information and contacts. It costs nothing to join and I have learned lots from them.
Good luck with your little pullet. Penny"
Penny replied to Joshua Hergesheimer's discussion need four docile hens for our house (with 3 year old twin girls!) in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"I think the main thing is to have lots of contact with any of the birds so they get used to you. Our Rhode Island reds are very docile, as well as our Buff Orpington. But I do think a lot of it has to do with how you interact with them.
Good…"
Penny replied to Jean Kindratsky's discussion Organic straw & feed - Orders due April 3 in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"JeanVery much appreciated!!!
Penny"
Penny replied to Jean Kindratsky's discussion Organic straw & feed - Orders due April 3 in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"Jean:
I would very much like to get 2 bales of straw and 2 bags of organic feed and I will try a couple of the ziploc bags of oats.
Unfortunately we do not have a covered area for pallets and our yard is very difficult to get deliveries into as our…"
Penny replied to Caitlin Dorward's discussion is anyone heating their coop? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"We put insulation in the walls of the coop. Has made a huge difference in how cold and damp it seems in the coop even with the little coop door open all day, although we will see when it goes down to -6 on Monday. They are all huddled together on…"
Penny replied to Alyssa K's discussion Avian vet? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"I hope all is well and that Juno will be fine."
Penny replied to Alyssa K's discussion Avian vet? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Alyssa;
There is a good vet on Kingsway between Knight and Clark, Vancouver Vets. Very good with cats and pretty reasonable for a vet, nice people working there.
Vancouver Veterinary Hospital
1541 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC
V5N 2R8
Ph:…"
Penny replied to Julia Smith's discussion When did your hens start laying? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"We got our pullets in April. Some of them still have yet to lay, e.g. the Australorp still hasn't started even though it's the biggest of the bunch. The Buff Orpinton laid it's first egg in October. Our sliver Wynadotte was the first…"
Penny replied to Julia Smith's discussion Anyone lighting their coop? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"We do light our co-op. We have one safety light with a flourescent bulb inside the co-op which we turn on when I go to work at 6:30 am. We also have one safety light right outside the door of the co-op which we also turn on at 6:30 am, we keep the…"
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