Clucking along.

Update & Info:

Cluck Ottawa's website: http://www.cluckottawa.co.nr/

Our site is currently undergoing a revamp and moving soon to a .ca host site. We are accepting donations to help assist us covering the added expense of a .ca designation and hosting fees. If you are interested in making a donation please contact me at chickenaddicted@gmail.com for more information.

Meanwhile - you can stay informed regarding upcoming chapter meetings, events and news from our website or via:

Facebook: Cluck Ottawa http://tinyurl.com/y2ly6ck

Twitter: http://twitter.com/OttawaChickens

Our first public meeting was very well received. We had over 70 members of the public attend our question and answer session along with various media groups in attendance.

Since that time we have strived to keep Urban hens in the news and we can honestly say that if you are in the Ottawa area you have heard someone talking about urban hens. We are thrilled that the citizens of Ottawa are starting to think about food, where food comes from and of course how urban hens are beneficial for everyone and the environment.

Cluck about hens to your friends, co-workers and family. Share our facebook group, petition (http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ottawaurbanchicken/) and website!

CLUCK is seeking volunteers!!

Do you have a few spare hours a month to help us? We are seeking volunteers in all areas of our organization. If you feel you can help us out please let us know at chickenaddicted@gmail.com

Example of help needed:

Staffing information tables at local farmers markets promoting education regarding Urban Hens.

Staffing a Cluck table at various ecofairs and festivals in the 2010 season. TBA.

Distribution of our written and online petition.

Letter writing and calling your councillor and media outlets. Write the editor of your local paper and voice your support for urban hens. Tell your councillor that bylaw 2003-77 needs to be amended and INCLUDE hens!!

Article submissions. Do you raise hens? Know someone who does? We'd like to do a spotlight on a local henkeeper for our website. Submit a story.

Volunteers needed for the urban hen policy writing team. Cluck Ottawa is working alongside JustFood to help write a policy as it relates to urban hens. Justfood is also expanding this topic to include rabbits and beekeeping. If you wish to be a part of one or both teams please join or suggest someone you might know who would be interested.

Supplies - seeking individuals who are able to help us with printing materials.

and much more!!

Attend a meeting. We are getting organized, building relationships, educating the public and also try to have fun!