"Thanks Alyssa. When I called Beau Peep earlier this year, they said that they only have chicks, and referred to any female chick under 10 weeks as a pullet. On their website, some of the chicks are sold sexed, and some (like the Copper Marans) are…"
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Kristi Tatebe replied to Alyssa K's discussion Chicks for Spring? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Gah, I'm getting all hung up about permits. Did Beau Peep say if they have the General or the Special permit? Apparently to get point-of-lay birds from one farm to another, I need a Specific permit and the conditions are crazy (submitting…"
Kristi Tatebe replied to Alyssa K's discussion Chicks for Spring? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"I can't raise chicks due to my cats, but am looking for a couple more birds as I lost two in the last 6 months. Likely looking for point-of-lay birds though. I've found some out in Langley, but the current avian flu movement restrictions…"
Jordan Maynard replied to Kristi Tatebe's discussion Disposing of dead birds? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Compost or dig a hole. Plant an apple tree on top and her body will be put to good use!"
Duncan Martin replied to Kristi Tatebe's discussion Disposing of dead birds? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Hi Kristi, Sorry to hear about the loss. That's a really impressive run that your birds have had.
I think the official Vancouver method for disposal is to pay $29 to the animal control for their "general cremation under 10 pounds."…"
Vicky replied to Kristi Tatebe's discussion Disposing of dead birds? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"I take my dead birds to the Animal Health Centre in Abbotsford. For $10.50 they will do an analysis of the cause of death (a necropsy). In your case it sounds like you may know the cause, but I just had one pass for unknown reasons and turns out it…"
Kristi Tatebe added a discussion to the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
Disposing of dead birds?
Hi all,Sadly, we returned home from vacation to find that one of our hens had died shortly before our return (hours earlier I guess). Likely egg binding coupled with heat stress I think. She had watery diarrhea for the last two years, but always seemed fine despite that single symptom. The other two girls are fine.In the four years we've had birds, this is our first death. What are my options for disposing of her body?See More
Kristi Tatebe replied to Laura Arp's discussion We are getting no eggs - not sure why? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"HI all,
Just wanted to bump this discussion and see if any of you are still having laying problems.... my 3 hens haven't laid for probably a year - can't remember the last time we got an egg. I think they are probably between 3 and 4 years…"
Kristi Tatebe replied to Alyssa K's discussion probably doing an Otter run (STRAW) this weekend Jan 25 2014 in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Hi Alyssa,
I need more straw as well, but likely not a whole big bale. I'd buy a whole one if no one else wanted to split it, but I'm open to sharing if someone else is keen. Unfortunately I'm swamped these days so can't make the…"
Kristi Tatebe replied to Caroline's discussion Does any one want chicken pellets from Marks Pet Stop? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Hi Caroline,
I'll gladly take it off your hands! Whereabouts are you? I have the opposite problem (girls won't eat mash, but gobble up the pellets).
Cheers, -Kristi
778-994-7967"
Kristi Tatebe replied to Alyssa K's discussion Soggy Run in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"I used sand in my run. I just pick out the poops every couple days so it doesn't get too messy.
Got it at a little place across the road from Rona on Grandview Hwy - can't remember the name, sorry! The price was competitive though, and…"
Kristi Tatebe replied to Alyssa K's discussion straw - July 2012 in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"I've got some extra if you like - I only use it in the nest boxes which don't get that dirty, so I don't go through it very fast. I use pine shavings in the coop itself.
I'm in & out tomorrow (Tuesday), and Wed. Also around…"
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…"
Kristi Tatebe commented on Ross Moster's group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"I use the nipple waterers as well and also love them, but unfortunately I got a new hen a few weeks after I started my coop, and I've never seen her drink from them. I was worried about how much she was drinking, so I started offering water in…"
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…"
Kristi Tatebe replied to Surya Govender's discussion Pricing Chickens! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"A quick look on Craigslist and there are a few options in the $15 range in the Fraser Valley.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/grd/2944562555.html
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/for/2905678284.html
All depends how much you'd…"
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- At 9:14pm on April 23, 2011,
Lorraine Krakow said… Hi Kristy,
I wish I had gotten in touch with you on time. I would have loved the sussex. Any more pullets available that you know of? Have fun with your new girlies. I'd love to come and see them some time.
Lorraine
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