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  • Spring Events and Workshops
    January 19, 2018

    Spring Events and Workshops

    Looking to start your own flock? Don't know where to start? Want to see our coops in action with chickens? Attend one of our seminars or workshops this spring! We're always adding extra dates so sign up for our newsletter...

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  • Dealing with the Chicken Winter Blues
    December 29, 2017

    Dealing with the Chicken Winter Blues

    Winters aren't always the most exciting time of year for your chickens. Lots of snow, cold winds, no bugs no munch on and less light. We've listed some ideas and products that will help your chickens deal with the winter blues and make the wait for spring seem much shorter!
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  • Toronto Backyard Chicken Pilot
    October 6, 2017

    Toronto Backyard Chicken Pilot

    Great news Toronto! In certain wards, backyard chickens are allowed as part of a city-run pilot project. To celebrate, we are offering 10% off your coop order and free shipping to all residents of Toronto. Just use discount code TORONTOPILOT and...

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  • Hands On Chicken Seminar - Extra Date!
    September 24, 2017

    Hands On Chicken Seminar - Extra Date!

    After selling out the last event, we've added an extra date on October 28th! GTA residents: Spend a morning in the Humber Arboretum with a backyard flock of chickens! A coop and flock of hens will be present for this...

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  • Plastic Coops vs Wooden Coops
    July 31, 2017

    Plastic Coops vs Wooden Coops

    We get asked a lot about what makes a plastic coop like our line of Eglu better than a traditional wood construction coop. Let's look at the differences between the two coop types. Lifespan When investing in anything, longevity of a...

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  • Chickens in Winter?
    July 17, 2017

    Chickens in Winter?

    We get a lot of questions about keeping chickens in the Canadian winter. Most people are amazed how easy it is to keep them, even here in the great (and cold) white north. What breeds are good for winter? Most...

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  • Where can I get chickens in Canada?
    July 14, 2017

    Where can I get chickens in Canada?

    Chickens are pretty easy to find for your backyard flock. We've listed a few places to start having a look and talking to people. Facebook There are lots of great Facebook groups for poultry keepers. Avoid the US based ones...

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  • Tips for purchasing chickens
    July 12, 2017

    Tips for purchasing chickens

    If you've never purchased chickens before, you might not know what to look for or what to get. We've compiled some tips that will help you make an informed decision when starting your flock. Reputation If you're new to hens,...

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  • Are chickens legal in Canada?
    July 12, 2017

    Are chickens legal in Canada?

    Keeping chickens is a bylaw issue that is governed at the municipal level. Although some Canadian cities are legalizing or at least adopting less stringent rules around backyard flocks, there aren't that many willing to let you grow your own eggs. Cities...

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