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Online Chicken Resources
I wish we could set up a "links" page. In the meantime, lets make this the place to post links to interested web sites and information. Here are a few of my favourites to start. Please add more!
BackyardChickens.com - http://www.backyardchickens.com/
Great information on everything from breeds to first aid. An extremely active forum and lots of great info/ideas on coop design.
Wing Clipping - http://www.backyardchickens.com/LC-wingclipping.html
Simple, easy to follow instructions that will help keep your birds out of your neighbour's yard!
Henderson's Chicken Breed Chart - http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html
Handy, quick reference guide that can help you figure out which breed(s) are right for you.
Chickens in Vancouver - http://www.chickensinvancouver.com/
Local resource with helpful local resources and information.
City of Vancouver Guidelines (.pdf) - http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20100408/documents/penv3.pdf
Report and guidelines on the keeping of backyard hens in the city of Vancouver.
BackyardChickens.com - http://www.backyardchickens.com/
Great information on everything from breeds to first aid. An extremely active forum and lots of great info/ideas on coop design.
Wing Clipping - http://www.backyardchickens.com/LC-wingclipping.html
Simple, easy to follow instructions that will help keep your birds out of your neighbour's yard!
Henderson's Chicken Breed Chart - http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html
Handy, quick reference guide that can help you figure out which breed(s) are right for you.
Chickens in Vancouver - http://www.chickensinvancouver.com/
Local resource with helpful local resources and information.
City of Vancouver Guidelines (.pdf) - http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20100408/documents/penv3.pdf
Report and guidelines on the keeping of backyard hens in the city of Vancouver.
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