The Red House Hens
Argyle Street Port Alberni, BC, Canada

Interesting! My girls had slate coloured legs so I could never tell using this tool. Dylan Gauthier - Realtor have you tried this tool?

https://www.facebook.com/871860500/posts/10160808889305501/

I thought we were the only ones who thought our chicks were beautiful #backyardchickens #farmfresheggs #avfoodhub Alberni Valley Food Hub

Need some clarification on egg carton labels- here yah go! #portalberni #backyardchickens #farmtotable #ethicalfarming #freerange #sustainableagriculture #urbanfarming

Do you understand the labels on the chicken egg carton? If not, inform yourself! Free-range does not necessarily mean free range outside or in healthy conditions. Easy and alternative solution....support your local chicken providers, whether that is a specific farm or your backyard chicken hobbyist!

Hen for Adoption!

Here is an option for those backyard chicken owners who need to get away for the weekend...or longer :P

We can definitely see the intelligent levels between chicken species as well! So interesting to raise and care for these lively birds!

Turns out the red house hen eggs can be unrefridgerated and stay good for about a week! Interesting fact of the day #redhousehens #urbanchickens #fresheggs #sotasty!

Its official!! The town of Qualicum beach voted last night to initiate a three year pilot project allowing back yard hens! Its time to get your chicken on! #thankyoucouncilandplanningdept #brooooooock #backyardtrio #hensforpets #herewegrow

There are so many resources out on how to keep your chickens healthy, one in particular that i had read was putting Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) into their water to help promote healthy digestive track and as a natural De-worming remedy. However, i just came across this article that took a critical and scientific look at the research behind ACV. This article suggests that there is actually little evidence showing any kind of benefits to your chickens. Food for thought - its always smart to take a critical look at the facts and information you are reading, or in my case implementing ;)....that being said, the chickens seem to love a little ACV in their water, so i will continue with that. I find that is promotes water consumption on those Albenri Valley hot days! http://blog.chickenwaterer.com//dont-use-apple-cider-vineg

The chickens are fast approaching egg laying time! Cant believe how big they have gotten. I think one of the biggest learning curves is realizing how active, curious and social they are! Keeping these birds in small and cluttered confinement would be cruelty, and I know for sure that I am going to be extra delegent in knowing where my eggs come from:)

if only my hens were so friendly! i fear however, that they may think the kitten was some sort of food :S #angrybirds #motherinstincts #urbanchickens #backyardchickens

Its all happening! Combining water sports with amazing music is a recipe for a EPIC TIME!! Yay! Oh did I mention this event is family friendly and Free live music!(happy dance) See you this Saturday :)

if anyone is curious where we got our chicks from our lovely friend Jessica brought them over from the main land :) here is a link to the site - i believe they do ship! http://www.beaupeepfarms.com/catalogue.html

Super chickens and their sidekick iris

Training iris to respect and be friendly towards the chickens was A daunting task! There wasnt a lot of resources online to help, but after finding a few key articles and a little trial and error I think I can say that we did a pretty good job! This is iris being introduced to the chicks for the first time without a fence barrier or leash

http://www.countryliving.com//the-scary-thing-you-never-k/

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/keeping-your-chickens-hea

Lets introduce the girls, shall we! We have holly, pingu, Dora, mermaid, and Buffy

The girls only one week old! They came from a farm from the lower main land. We have two Americaunas, two golden laced Wyandottes, and one black cuckoo maran

The frame work for the chicken house. We built it for five chickens, the coop measures a total of 18 sq ft with an extra 4feet for height and the outside square measures 100sq ft

Welcome to the beginning stages of Red House Hens! on this page you can order fresh backyard eggs, and contribute to a community of urban chickens in Port Alberni. Hopefully this site can also act as a way to locate new chickens, how to get started, care and health, and trading and selling!