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Port Hardy's Proposed Bylaw for Chickens 4-6
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Port Hardy's Proposed Bylaw for Chickens
4-6
Chicken Feed
Diatomaceous Earth (food grade)
Red Mite
Scaly Leg Mite
Chicken Lice
Next Slide: POOP!
Choosing Chickens
Building a Chicken Coop
The Eglu “Omlet”
Standard Chicken Tractor
Vancooper
CoopBurried Mesh
Pasture1
Pasture 4
Pasture 3
Pasture 2
Main Building Materials
Cedar 2x2. Lightweight, resists rot, $$
Spruce 2x4. Cheap, requires painting, staining, or large overhangs
Hardware cloth. If no air stapler, use screws and washers
ACQ Screws resist rust. Good choice for outdoor construction
Pressure treated wood. Mid-price. Wear a mask and wear gloves.
Deep Litter/Bedding Method
Using Sketchup to Plan a Coop
