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Port Hardy's Proposed Bylaw for Chickens

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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