"I contacted Otter Co-op to see if they would be willing to make soy-free feed, and they told me that they 'couldn't make one nutritionally complete' (which is not true; used to use soy-free feed in the US).
If there are enough people…"
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leanne gypsy replied to Kristi Tatebe's discussion Looking for chicken care Feb. 7 - 17th in Grandview in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Hey Kristi,
We have had some neighbourhood kids (with mama's help) caring for our chickens when travelling. The LOVE it! When we came home in December there were 8 kids in the backyard chasing the chickens and laughing. They…"
leanne gypsy replied to Dalyce Epp's discussion Kefir grains to share
"I have people ...random strangers...calling me from all over the Lower Mainland...I have a waiting list for my grains! Can I give them your contact info?
If you just put the word out, I did on Craigslist...and then kinda interview them…"
leanne gypsy replied to Tanya Otero's discussion Milk Kefir Grains to share
"Oh my goodness, I have a waiting list of people waiting for mine to grow. I get complete strangers calling me from everywhere ...Vancouver out to Abbotsford even. Can I give them your contact information?
If you just put the word…"
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soy free eggs
Hi chicken friends,My friend is looking for soy-free eggs for her son who has allergies.She is happy to donate to cover your costs and more.Please message me if you can help out.LeanneSee More
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soy free eggs
Hi chicken friends,My friend is looking for soy-free eggs for her son who has allergies.She is happy to donate to cover your costs and more.Please message me if you can help out.LeanneSee More
leanne gypsy replied to Kristi Tatebe's discussion Wire-bottomed cage to break a broody? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Hey mama, Strange you should post this...our sister-to-yours Light Sussex hen is also not laying. She was laying for a while but mostly shell-less or soft shelled eggs. I thought she was just foraging too much and not enough…"
Karen Elaine Gilchrist left a comment for leanne gypsy
"Unfortunately the MM supplier will not allow a pick up to cut costs. :(. Perhaps we may try chicken manure mix with our compost if anyone in the neighbor doesn't mind donating some?"
Karen Elaine Gilchrist left a comment for leanne gypsy
"Thank you Leanne,
As stated we are trying for a winter garden as Hasting-Surise donated some wonderful seeds for our project. Have a friend and community urban planner who may be able to get us a truck but am having trouble locating…"
Karen Elaine Gilchrist left a comment for leanne gypsy
"Good morning Leanne,
We are interested in getting some Mushroom manure for our winter garden for our non-profit housing near VGH. Our community garden is roughly 10 by 10 feet. Called your gentleman farmer however it is out of our price range.…"
Al Pasternak replied to leanne gypsy's discussion Kefir grains - to share in the group VV Neighbourhood Food Networks
"Hi Leanne,
Thanks for the Kefir. They are growing well in their new home.:-)
I have some questions about them and the fermentation process.
Friend me so we can have a private conversation or send an email to…"
Brianne Stremel replied to leanne gypsy's discussion Kefir grains - to share in the group VV Neighbourhood Food Networks
"Before I forget, Leanne, Al and I live at the same house and will share ours so you can give the third portion to someone else. I will be in touch probably tomorrow."
Rebecca Abernethy replied to leanne gypsy's discussion Kefir grains - to share in the group VV Neighbourhood Food Networks
"I'd be interested in some as well, whenever you have more. Let me know if you still have some available around now (I could pick up on the weekend likely) otherwise I am happy to wait a bit. Thanks for offering to share!"
Brianne Stremel replied to leanne gypsy's discussion Kefir grains - to share in the group VV Neighbourhood Food Networks
"Sounds good Leanne! I will be in touch!"
Ralph Wilton replied to leanne gypsy's discussion where to get chickens? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops Network
"Hi Julia
Would you know of a place or some one that I could get some Pure Bred Barred Rock fertilized eggs?
Thanks in advance
Ralph"
leanne gypsy replied to leanne gypsy's discussion Kefir grains - to share in the group VV Neighbourhood Food Networks
"Randy is third! "
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- In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?
- Hastings-Sunrise
- Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...
- gardening, bartering-swapping services, backyard chickens
- What would you like to see improved in Vancouver or in your community regarding sustainability or resiliency? Do you have an idea for a new Transition project or activity?
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 8:06pm on July 27, 2011,
Karen Elaine Gilchrist said… - Unfortunately the MM supplier will not allow a pick up to cut costs. :(. Perhaps we may try chicken manure mix with our compost if anyone in the neighbor doesn't mind donating some?
- At 6:12am on July 26, 2011, Karen Elaine Gilchrist said…
Thank you Leanne,
As stated we are trying for a winter garden as Hasting-Surise donated some wonderful seeds for our project. Have a friend and community urban planner who may be able to get us a truck but am having trouble locating your farmer's number via this site again. Please re-forward, wonder if its the same supplier Jana used. Their families' garden is inspirational! I am awaiting info from her as well.re mushroom manure suppliers.
Cheers,
K & N
- At 11:36am on July 24, 2011, Karen Elaine Gilchrist said…
Good morning Leanne,
We are interested in getting some Mushroom manure for our winter garden for our non-profit housing near VGH. Our community garden is roughly 10 by 10 feet. Called your gentleman farmer however it is out of our price range. Any left over that you'd be willing to share?
Best regards,
Karen & Nadia (age 5)
778-847-5695
- At 4:19pm on September 6, 2010,
Ross Moster said… - Hi Leanne,
I'm just back from vacation - did you see the workshop postings on the events (home)? There's a workshop on Sept 13th in your neighbourhood (HS). If you'd like to register, please let me know. (There are also workshops in Main St/Riley Park on the 20th, and Kits on Oct 6th.)
Cheers,
Ross
- At 1:39pm on August 10, 2010, Ross Moster said…
- Hi Leanne,
We should know new workshop dates in a day or two. The best place to look is on the events page. We'll also send you a notice.
There are number of chicken folk in your neighbourhood. Just running out the door now, but will let them know that you're interested in connecting. I'll also suggest starting a coop co-op group in Hastings Sunrise.
Cheers,
Ross
- At 2:09pm on July 15, 2010,
Megan Adam said…
- Hello!
Since you have indicated Hastings-Sunrise as your neighbourhood location, I thought I would let you know that we are in the embryonic stages of creating a Hastings-Sunrise village and have set up a Village Group here at Village Vancouver to facilitate that process.
I am aware that there are lots of neighbourhood groups and activities already in place in Hastings Sunrise and hope that in some way a Hastings-Sunrise Village can help to provide some networking between groups rather than competing as another entity, but also can carry out activities that might be of interest to the other groups as well. Really, it's wide open as to what we do as a village entity... but we need participation to determine what that will be!
Please go over to the Villages tab above and you will find Hastings Sunrise Village and can join up and participate in the discussion - and also feel free to post Hastings-Sunrise activities and events there for others to see.
Megan (2600 block William Street)
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