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We are getting no eggs - not sure why?

Hi VV Coopers, we are getting no eggs. While we figured a little slow down over winter should be expected this is more than that. We have h…

Started by Laura Arp

6 Mar 20, 2014
Reply by Kristi Tatebe

probably doing an Otter run (STRAW) this weekend Jan 25 2014

I'm about out of straw and might head over to Otter Co-op in Surrey this weekend. Anyone else need a bail or anything else? Otter only has…

Started by Alyssa K

1 Jan 23, 2014
Reply by Kristi Tatebe

Beautiful hen needs new home

Hello, We're replacing our flock, however one of our hens is younger than the rest (~2 years or maybe a bit less), is still laying well, an…

Started by James Griffiths

0 Jan 17, 2014

Silkie in need of a good home

Hi there, We lost two of our three chickens to a predator early this morning. (RIP Lucy and Butters). Now our silkie is all alone. Rather t…

Started by T. Reinkens

1 Jan 15, 2014
Reply by CD

Deworming urban chickens

I have a bit of a funny story - Our chickens lay pretty steadily but two of them have been kind of slow in that department since the summer…

Started by Jana Ronne

1 Nov 21, 2013
Reply by Duncan Martin

Barred Rock Cockerel

Hi everyone, One of our 3 month-old pullets is actually a cockerel! He's a really pretty Barred Rock and is so far quite friendly. Does any…

Started by Arianne Albert

8 Nov 17, 2013
Reply by Jana Ronne

Swollen abdomen - egg bound?

We discovered one of our hens had an egg -shaped swelling on her abdomen yesterday. Today we gave her a warm bath with Epsom salts and gent…

Started by Keltie Craig

2 Sep 24, 2013
Reply by Alyssa K

mites!

I'm dealing with my first mite infestation and wonder if anyone has any input on whether DE or 'dusting powder' (an insecticide) is better/…

Started by Vicky

15 Sep 24, 2013
Reply by Vicky

We'd like to have some chickens at our VV booth at Strathcona Harvest Fest, Sun Sept 22, noon-4

They're always a big hit with kids, and our usual chicken folks (Duncan, etc.) can't make it that day. If you have some chickens and would…

Started by Ross Moster

4 Sep 19, 2013
Reply by Ross Moster

Tractor, easy clean nesting boxes, egg container, feeder and waterer

I have a homemade chicken tractor that I can sell with some cute signs saying "Fresh Eggs" and "Beware of Chickens" and a feeder and watere…

Started by Allison Tai

0 Sep 8, 2013

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