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Media query - Are people turning "their hens into SPCA's in large numbers and other animal shelters in large numbers" across North America"?

Hi all, Village received this inquiry from a reporter. Has anyone heard anything to this effect in Vancouver or elsewhere? I'm curious abou…

Started by Ross Moster

6 Jul 18, 2013
Reply by Duncan Martin

Hens not eating

Hi all, My hens seem to have stopped eating? Hardly any of the feed is gone and they dont pounce on it like they used to. It seems to have…

Started by stephanie st loe

1 Jun 19, 2013
Reply by T. Reinkens

Chickens laying soft-shelled eggs, humane way to cull?

Hi everyone, We've been backyard chicken keepers for about 2 years now, and up until a couple of months ago had no problems with our hens.…

Started by Arianne Albert

11 Jun 11, 2013
Reply by Jana Ronne

East Van Chicken-friendly housing

Hi everyone, I am thinking of moving some time in the next few months... can you please keep me in mind for any places that you know of or…

Started by Alyssa K

3 May 30, 2013
Reply by Alyssa K

Help! Foster coops needed!

This morning I awoke to loud annoyed clucking. Looking out the window there was a bear in the coop! It got at least 1 and maybe 2 girls and…

Started by meagan

1 May 16, 2013
Reply by Alyssa K

Does any one want chicken pellets from Marks Pet Stop?

I bought a bag for 18 bucks, since the organic mash had gone up to 27, but my hens don't like it. They loved the mash though. It's hardly t…

Started by Caroline

1 May 15, 2013
Reply by Kristi Tatebe

Closest place to buy organic feed?

Does anyone know of a place to buy organic layer feed in Vancouver or near to it? Also bales of shavings? Petsmart was trying to order some…

Started by stephanie st loe

6 Feb 12, 2013
Reply by T. Reinkens

Helpful Online Chicken Resources

Hello All and Happy New Year, I hope you're getting at least a few eggs per week these days, but spring is just around the corner if not.…

Started by Duncan Martin

2 Jan 22, 2013
Reply by Duncan Martin

Headed to Otter Co-op Right Now

It's noon on Tuesday and I'm headed to Otter Co-op. Call or text me at 604-329-3863 if you need me to pick up anything. Duncan

Started by Duncan Martin

0 Jan 22, 2013

How do you prepare layer mash?

So, I've been feeding my hens Otter coop organic layer mash. I've been cooking it like porridge for 10 minutes in a pot on my stove. I've a…

Started by stephanie st loe

3 Jan 21, 2013
Reply by stephanie st loe

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