Louise Arbour 
Chickens are descended from ancient animals that were adapted in remarkable ways to survive. The very first chickens lived in the jungle more than 8 thousand years ago. Before that, they were dinosaurs that roamed the Earth in the Mesozoic era, between 230 and 65 million years ago. The ancient dinosaur ancestors of chickens had … Lire la suite
Canada Balsam or Balsam fir resin: Do you know this plant and its benefits? Benefits and uses of balsam fir oil The different ways of using the essential oil of balsam fir By mouth: it is recommended to take a few drops in a teaspoon of honey or olive oil several times a day. By … Lire la suite
Essential Oils for Layers and Chickens: The natural approach (backed by science) to flock health and productivity. With permission of Ms. Sue Sengerde Rose Hill Farm https://rosehillfarm.ca/2020/07/31/essential-oils-for-chickens/ Around the world, there is growing concern about antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria and the generation of superbugs resulting from the overuse of antibiotics, both in the medical and … Lire la suite
The secrets of the PECKING ORDER in flocks of hens, chickens and chicks Understanding the social hierarchy of the chicken flock or herd is one of the keys to keeping or raising happy, healthy chickens. We have all heard the phrase “the hierarchy.” In our minds, we probably see colleagues and co-workers neatly arranged in … Lire la suite
Coops, farms stores and Vets in Quebec Please provide your provincial list and we will add them to the list https://www.poulesenville.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/par-regions-adm-coops-aout21.pdf https://youtu.be/d6RQnzgcROg Louise Arour has offered several webimars to elected and municipal administratives about backyard chickens projects. Here below an example If you unfortunately missed the virtual class on urban animal husbandry presented by the … Lire la suite
Does your municipality have a project or bylaw that is not listed? Send it to us at info@poulesenville.com and we will add it here. Click on the municipality of your choice below to find out about bylaws or media information and citizen activist groups. 1. Bas-Saint-Laurent: Mont-Joli Rimouski 2. Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean: Saguenay 3. Capitale-Nationale: Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Saint-Gabriel-De-Valcartier … Lire la suite
As chicken keepers, breeders and farmers, we have seemingly simple questions that newcomers ask – but they keep asking them, and sometimes the answers offered by the community don’t offer all the information and logic you want to be conveyed. So, here’s some light on the subject of perches. We take things for granted that … Lire la suite
Winter is just around the corner! Yes, it is true. Leaves are falling, vegetable gardens are being cleaned up, perennials are being cut back and people are slowly preparing for the snow and cold weather to come! This means that those of you who live in the northern regions will likely experience five months (or … Lire la suite
Pharmacy essentials So useful! THE CHICKEN PHARMACYIn order to be well prepared for any eventuality, having a pharmacy with various products for chickens will be very useful if one of your chickens should become ill. Bleach Solution RecipeTo disinfect accessories, soak them for 10 to 15 minutes in a mixture of 60 mL (¼ cup) … Lire la suite
Chick’N Egg – Veterinary health product Supports musculoskeletal integrity. Promotes a healthy eggshell structure. Active ingredients per dose (5ml/1 teaspoon) Calcium chloride: 5 mg Calcium propionate: 2 mg Vitamin D3: 0.01 mg Other ingredients: Calcium lactate and peppermint Recommended for laying hens and chickens Source of calcium and vitamin D3 Improves the quality of … Lire la suite
In a commercial production environment where best practices are used, egg washing is a safe and effective method of preventing foodborne illness. However, it is probably difficult, if not impossible, for most backyard poultry owners to implement best practices: It’s probably safe to assume that most of us don’t have a good way to know … Lire la suite
Aspen fiber nesting pads, (Aspen) is well known in other parts of the world. Everywhere, it is the preferred litter along with wood and pine shavings for the nesting boxes. Except that pine and cedar release substances that are harmful to our chickens. Aspen cushions are compressed, so they are not as loose and soft … Lire la suite
5 to 10 minutes a day! A clean and well-maintained chicken coop is a guarantee for the health of your chickens. It only takes a few minutes a day to perform a few tasks of the daily routine. Use good quality wood shavings like the one from http://www.ripobec.com/fr/nos-produits/24-premium-ms. Pick up the biggest droppings … Lire la suite
Photo by: Jay Scott Photography: Classic: British Wildlife Centre It is wrong to believe that hens attract more predators. There have always been predators. Leave a pot of food out to cool and you risk attracting a nice family of raccoons. Although we don’t see them as often as we do in rural areas and … Lire la suite
Having urban chickens is not a summer or seasonal activity. When you commit to having urban hens and a chicken coop in your yard, you are also committing to keeping them in the winter. Our chickens are not a recreational activity or a convenience that you have to get rid of every fall. These animals … Lire la suite
Every Spring we see many families looking for a chicken coop to start this project at home. Sometimes, they are seduced by the cute aspects of urban chicken coops offered in stores. Finding good housing for hens requires some basic knowledge of the hens’ basic needs in order to provide them with a home that … Lire la suite
ADAPTING YOUR HENHOUSE FOR THE WINTER The hens are extremely well adapted to withstand the cold. Better than heat, in fact. With their feathers and breathing bags, they create a warm air chamber. (Principle of thermoregulation). In winter, it is of course necessary to protect our hens from the great cold, but it is especially … Lire la suite
Your dream of having laying hens has finally come true in the last few weeks and you are harvesting beautiful eggs from your adorable chickens. They are young and seem to be in perfect health. They are slowly acclimatizing to your environment and everything seems perfect until one of your hens suddenly stops laying. Let’s … Lire la suite
The most common eggshell problems and laying abnormalities in our urban chicken coops! Miniature eggs These are small eggs the size of a large log that occur at the beginning or end of the laying period. They can indicate a pause. They often do not have yolks. It is only the white and the shell. … Lire la suite
Surprise at the nest this morning, a mini soft-shelled egg. This is an indicator that a laying break is about to set in with one of my hens. They have been very productive so far. I have supplemented their feed with lots of chopped greens this week as well as some oat groats and buckwheat … Lire la suite