Hi Mel & all,
Unfortunately Plymouth Rock, Orpington & Wyandotte were only available as young
chicks (they're some of my favorites too), but maybe another farm has them? He
said these were often sold out before they are 6-8 weeks old.
I won't be here to put together chicken coop in holidays, but I believe Renee
is trying to organise the purchase order and order it this week...
Cheers, Ian.
On 20 Sep. 2019, 7:46 am, at 7:46 am, Mel Collins <melishious@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks Ian,
Those breeds seem fine although I noticed they also have some of the
other breeds the chooks group were keen on. Are Plymouth Rock,
Orpington, Wyandotte pullet not available at the moment?
If people can’t go in the holidays I’d be happy to pop over there in
the first week or two of term 4 on a Friday.
Is the chicken coup being built in the school holidays?
Cheers,
Mel
On 19 Sep 2019, at 2:22 pm, Ian Adams <iansnail@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:chickens that were old enough to keep outdoors... I have not been able
Thanks for those minutes Mel.
Unfortunately I made an error with the chicken supplier that has the
to get in contact with the Macedon Ranges Hen House, but might still be
worth a visit if you are in that area Danielle.
south-east of Melbourne). https://abundantlayers.com.au?? Address: 3
The correct one (Abundant Layers) is in Nar Nar Goon (about an hour
Latta Road, Nar Nar Goon VIC 3812 Phone: 03 5942 5741. If someone
(Danielle, Erica?) was able to go out there during the holidays, that
would be terrific. Renee should have some cash for purchasing the
chooks (from bbq fundraising efforts, etc), which she can get to you
this week.
week) chickens were: Light Sussex, Barnevelders and possibly Araucanas
Of the suitable breeds, the varieties that they had of older (6-7
and they should still have some over the next couple of weeks.
https://www.somerzby.com.au/products/somerzby-manor-chicken-coop,
We will also purchase the Somerzby Chicken Coop
because although it is not going to be as strongly & ethically built as
the one from Very Edible Gardens, it is a much better size, easier to
clean (with removable tray) includes some outdoor, rat-proof area (with
small gauge wire fitted on the ground), will be able to fit an
automatic door on and is the right configuration for the space where it
will fit (so that eggs can be accessed more easily, etc). It will still
need some putting together, so watch this space for a building session
soon!
our daily chook carers, but along with the new coop, should
As well as the coop will be the automatic door, which won't replace
revolutionise our rat-proofedness I reckon!
https://www.suburbanchooks.com.au/product/chickenguard-automatic-chicken-coop-door-opener-kit
new chookies!
Really looking forward to the chook care plan and getting some lovely
meeting today:
Ian.
--
Ian Adams
iansnail@xxxxxxxxx
On 13/09/2019 6:32 pm, Mel Collins wrote:
Hi folks,
Here are some rough minutes for folks who couldn't make it to the
preferences and regarding concerns about rats and conditions for new
It was a chook focused meeting:
Mel provided feedback from 8 parents mainly around chook breed
chooks. . Some people at the meeting reflected that they
thought some concerns such as chook behaviour (e.g. huddling outside)
could have been confused with normal chook behaviour. Suggested the
chook care plan have description of behaviours and features that are
considered normal for chooks throughout the year.
regular pest control organisation it usually contracts.Discussion of enviro-friendly pest controllers however school has a
control to ensure rats are dealt with in chook areaAction: Renee will follow up with schools contractor for pest
groupMel outlined chook care plan will include:
roles and responsibilities of teachers, staff, enviroteam, chook
expressed not being keen on having this responsibility)estimated annual budget
preventative health treatments
induction checklist for teachers/staff/ carers
Cleaning out the chook coop (a number of parents at meeting
yearRotation of chook care across different classes during each term
Chook induction incorporated into nature play PD for teachers next
have a their old kinder. Possibly chook group could use the whiteboardDanielle mentioned a chook communication board that they used to
on the tool shed for this purpose.
Orpington, Australorp, Wyandotte and Aracuna was alsoChook breeds voted for included Silkie (fluffy feet), Plymouth Rock,
mentioned.
to mite or lice infestationIan thought that Silkie's might be too broody and may be susceptible
(e.g.????https://macedonrangeshenhouse.webs.com/??)Ian provided some suppliers of chooks in Macedon Ranges
give them names with profile pictures?????Preference was not to get Isa Browns
Decision: to get a mix of breeds with their own personalities and
school holidays and could pick up chooks.Danielle mentioned that her and Erica were heading to Macedon in the
budget ready for Leon's October budget.??Action: Mel will get chook care plan done with the aim of having
doc at office/school to ensure that chooks care needs are met byChook group can feed into the "chook care plan" that will be a key
whole-of-school
an automated gate that could be activated by light or timer to letIan outlined 3 prefab chook enclosures; the idea is there would be
chooks out into different runs
Possible solutions include 10mm x 10mm galvanised mesh underneath mulchIt is fairly easy for rats to dig under and get into prefab coops.
(e.g rat affects on chook health and rat proofing chook enclosures are
outlined here)
2:30pm??(first week of term 4) to plan for next working beeit's possible that rats may even get in through automated gate?
Team decided that next meeting will be Friday 11th October at
through list Em if that photo didn't work for you).Mel and Em met to make plans for next working bee (I can send
<hembollee@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:If I've missed anything please feel free to add it in.
Cheers all,
Mel
On Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 2:25 PM Emily Barrow
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:On my way but running 10 min late??
Em
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-------- Original message --------
From: Danielle Thomas <deejthomas@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: 13/09/2019 2:22 PM (GMT+10:00)
To: tpsenviro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tpsenviro] Re: Enviro Meeting
Hi Ian, I???ll be late today
Thanks??
Danielle??
On Wed, 11 Sep 2019 at 3:23 pm, Ian Adams
(near the prep area) if the weather is reasonable or an available roomSounds like 2.30 Friday it is. Outside, under the big silky oak
indoors (e.g. library) if it turns sour.
wrote:
Cheers, Ian.
On 10 Sep. 2019, at 7:46 am, Jen Blyth <blyth.jen@xxxxxxxxx>
to First Nations people and Elders past, present and futureBefore pick up for me too! :)
Jen
Be afraid of the enormity of the possible.
I??live, learn and work in Wurundjeri Land and I pay my respects
deejthomas@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Tue, 10 Sep 2019 at 06:34, Danielle Thomas <
Pope < treehorn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Happy for before or after??pick up??
cheers??
Danielle
On Mon, 9 Sep 2019 at 9:40 pm, Renee Wierzbicki and Matthew
hembollee@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Can we do before pick up?
Renee
On 9 Sep 2019, at 7:46 am, Emily Barrow <
would be great.??
I second what mel says.. after drop off or before pick up
distract, so in that sense morning after drop off or afternoon before
Em
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-------- Original message --------
From: melishious@xxxxxxxxx ??
Date: 8/09/2019 9:19 PM (GMT+10:00) ??
To: tpsenviro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ??
Subject: [tpsenviro] Re: Enviro Meeting ??
Hi Ian,
I can do either time but find it easier without kiddies to
school bell goes at
3:30 are a bit easier.
back so far for breeds & the chook care plan (i.e. not just annual
I'll bring an outline of what has been recommended and fed
budget but chook care/cleaning requirements for discussion about
roles/responsibilities of TPS leadership, teachers, chook group etc).
"iansnail" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I'm happy to help with chook housing.
Em & I are organising next working bee.
Cheers,
Mel
On 8 Sep 2019, at 12:12 pm, Ian Adams (Redacted sender
respond if morning (after drop-off) or afternoon is better? Also, if??
Hi all,
??
We shall have another meeting this Friday.?? Can people
you have time outside of meeting times to follow-up anything else, such
as chook housing.
organising the next working bee, planting new landscaped areas, etc.??
We will be discussing all things enviro, including chooks,
to discuss pros and cons of having school chooks and what that will??
Re. chooks: as with the last meeting, it's open for everyone
look like if/when we get them. We can also update everyone about the
decision-making
process by TPS leadership, teachers and school council about getting
chooks. I understand our role (Enviro/Chook teams) is to make decisions
about breeds, housing, chook welfare, etc or make recommendations to
school leadership/council if they're not decisions we can make.
learn and work in Wurundjeri Land and we pay our respects to??
Thanks,
??
Ian.
??
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Ian Adams
iansnail@xxxxxxxxx
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