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Lead in Eggs from Backyard Chickens (NYT)

Worries About Lead for New York City’s Garden-Fresh Eggs Michelle V. Agins/The New York Times Homeowners who keep chickens in their backyar…

Started by Laura Arp

1 Oct 14, 2012
Reply by stephanie st loe

Young Rhode Island Red hen available

Does anyone need another hen? I have a RIR that is not blending with the other girls. She has a great personality, very talkative, and is l…

Started by Joel Kimsey

0 Oct 5, 2012

chicken coops

I am planning to get 2 or 3 chickens and am going to build my own movable coop. It would be nice to get some ideas of what other people hav…

Started by Brian

1 Oct 4, 2012
Reply by Penny

Pullet with lame legs

Hi, our 4 month old frizzle pullet is having trouble walking. She can when necessary, but often sits or lays down. When she does walk, she…

Started by Keltie Craig

1 Sep 18, 2012
Reply by Penny

Brown leghorn needs new home

Hi, we have too many chickens and so are looking to find a new home for our healthy beautiful brown leghorn. $10. We are in east Van. Let m…

Started by Keltie Craig

7 Sep 9, 2012
Reply by Keltie Craig

free (scrappy) chicken wire

I have some chicken wire that was cut in half to make it longer (and shorter) that I can't use any more. Someone can have it, or if nobody…

Started by Alyssa K

2 Sep 3, 2012
Reply by Alyssa K

Foster a chicken for science world!

Hi folks, With Science World nearing completion of their chicken coop, they'll be looking for homes for their birds between Saturday, when…

Started by Duncan Martin

0 Aug 23, 2012

Chicken Owners' Picnic Pot-luck

Hello past, present, and future chicken owners. I talked to a few of you last month about getting together over some egg salad, quiche, ch…

Started by Duncan Martin

1 Aug 14, 2012
Reply by Laura Arp

mobile hen slaughter

I thought I'd pass on info for a guy that does mobile hen slaughter in the valley. His name is Trev, #604-808-2161. For several birds, he c…

Started by Vicky

0 Aug 6, 2012

*VV Backyard Chickens 101 Workshop @ Homesteader's Emporium

*VV Backyard Chickens 101 Workshop @ Homesteader's Emporium Time: August 3, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm Location: Vancouver Homesteader's Emporium…

Started by Ross Moster

0 Aug 2, 2012

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