FAQ
Are the chickens safe?
We do everything in our power to make sure the chickens have a healthy diet both in your yard and at their home. We will always check the weather and schedule accordingly, and if a variable changes then we will reschedule at no cost to you. When being transported the chickens are constantly monitored to make sure they do not overheat and they have constant access to water. We have fencing if needed to contain them but rest assured that chickens are communal animals and do not scatter. They have been hand raised and are very used to handling so are not stressed in the least by being moved about. An attendant will always be with them to watch out for their welfare.
What happens if a chicken gets loose?
These are very tame chickens. They are easily herded back into an area and we do everything in our power to keep them out of hard to retrieve locations in the first place. They have also been trained to come back to the transport cage (with watermelon rinds) so when they see the others do this they often walk right over and follow suit.
Will I get in trouble for having chickens in my yard?
Are the chickens noisy/smelly?
Currently it is against bylaw to keep chickens inside the city limits but there is no bylaw for visiting chickens. These chickens do not spend the night inside the city. If you are worried about your neighbors we encourage you to talk to them prior to our visit to assuage any worries they may have and let them know what to expect. Our chickens are not noisy, and are quick at their work, and will not be there long enough to make your yard smelly. Most do not notice they were there (except for the lack of pests) by the next day. You can also spray down the area they were in after to wash in the droppings and dissuade flies.
Will the chickens eat my garden?
Although chickens do eat pretty much anything, they will definitely focus on bugs before produce. If you are worried about a wayward peck or have high value treats like berries that you want to keep protected then you can cover them with a sheet and the chickens will ignore them.
What are you doing to prevent COVID spread?
Because this is a family business we take this seriously also. We will remain outside, and we will wear a mask whenever possible, and we encourage you to do so if you would like. We get asymptomatic testing monthly. We will NEVER come to an appointment with symptoms and encourage you to reschedule at no cost at ANYTIME if anyone in your family has symptoms as well.
Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any further questions!
We do everything in our power to make sure the chickens have a healthy diet both in your yard and at their home. We will always check the weather and schedule accordingly, and if a variable changes then we will reschedule at no cost to you. When being transported the chickens are constantly monitored to make sure they do not overheat and they have constant access to water. We have fencing if needed to contain them but rest assured that chickens are communal animals and do not scatter. They have been hand raised and are very used to handling so are not stressed in the least by being moved about. An attendant will always be with them to watch out for their welfare.
What happens if a chicken gets loose?
These are very tame chickens. They are easily herded back into an area and we do everything in our power to keep them out of hard to retrieve locations in the first place. They have also been trained to come back to the transport cage (with watermelon rinds) so when they see the others do this they often walk right over and follow suit.
Will I get in trouble for having chickens in my yard?
Are the chickens noisy/smelly?
Currently it is against bylaw to keep chickens inside the city limits but there is no bylaw for visiting chickens. These chickens do not spend the night inside the city. If you are worried about your neighbors we encourage you to talk to them prior to our visit to assuage any worries they may have and let them know what to expect. Our chickens are not noisy, and are quick at their work, and will not be there long enough to make your yard smelly. Most do not notice they were there (except for the lack of pests) by the next day. You can also spray down the area they were in after to wash in the droppings and dissuade flies.
Will the chickens eat my garden?
Although chickens do eat pretty much anything, they will definitely focus on bugs before produce. If you are worried about a wayward peck or have high value treats like berries that you want to keep protected then you can cover them with a sheet and the chickens will ignore them.
What are you doing to prevent COVID spread?
Because this is a family business we take this seriously also. We will remain outside, and we will wear a mask whenever possible, and we encourage you to do so if you would like. We get asymptomatic testing monthly. We will NEVER come to an appointment with symptoms and encourage you to reschedule at no cost at ANYTIME if anyone in your family has symptoms as well.
Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any further questions!
