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Well folks - tomorrow is the day we go before the Surrey Agriculture & Food Security Committee! I think we have all our chickens in a row but who knows what will happen! Wish us luck and may the flock be with us! Kate

It would be nice to see more North American content here - not just American (although I love my American friends!)

Nice to hear from you! We are in South Surrey.

HI! Any BC backyard chicken folk out there? Let's talk!

Indeed! Two tiny holes were drilled on the neck of the bottle. Works perfectly! They had been used to a traditional watering font but caught on immediately to the nipple.

What about the deep litter method? OH! You are talking coop - not run! Yes! Sand in the coop is awesome! We put linoleum down first - then sand - best chicken decision ever!

What about the deep litter method?

I have my brooder for three chicks set up in a large cardboard box and I use a 250 watt red heat lamp and a thermometer. The red lamp is best because they do not disturb the sleep/wake pattern and discourages pecking issues. I have a thermometer in the box to monitor the temperature because...

I have my brooder for three chicks set up in a large cardboard box and I use a 250 watt red heat lamp and a thermometer. The red lamp is best because they do not disturb the sleep/wake pattern and discourages pecking issues. I have a thermometer in the box to monitor the temperature because...

Now THIS is good use of a Telus product! I made a nipple waterer from a dented aluminum Telus water bottle! The chicks took right to it. Western Canadians will know Telus as one of our phone companies. Cheers! Come see us on Facebook at Surrey Backyard Chickens! We are working hard to...

This challenge is not over by any means. Please get the word out and check out Surrey Backyard Chickens on Facebook. Anyone interested - please e-mail me at [email protected] We can't do this alone!