An Animal Lovers Guide To Hemp Bedding
Some animal lovers tend to underestimate the benefits of lining their coop, chicken run or pet enclosure with quality animal bedding, however, it is one of...
How To Make The Most Of Your Non-Laying Hens
There comes a time in every laying hen’s life when they simply cannot produce the same amount of eggs as they used to. This is...
Why You Should Keep Chickens In The New Year
A new year calls for a fresh start, and while many of will make resolutions to run five kilometres four times a week, never eat...
You've Got The Chickens And The Chicken Coop - What's Next?
Your chickens have arrived safe and sound, your chicken coop has been oiled and assembled and has taken pride of place in the backyard-...
Do Chickens Get Along With Cats and Dogs? Training The Doberman to Live With Six Chickens
Dogs and chickens. At first thought, they may not seem like good roomies, but contrary to popular belief you can definitely house these animals in...
Introducing The Family Dog To New Pet Chickens: Training Border ColliesxCattle, Labradors and Cavaliers
Dogs and chickens. At first thought, they may not seem like great friends, but contrary to popular belief you can in fact keep both of...
Keeping Chickens Around Your Pet Dog: Training the Kelpie x Coolie, Cattle x Mastiff and Shitzu Cross to Live With Chickens!
Dogs and chickens. At first thought, they may not seem like the ideal companions, but contrary to popular belief you can in fact keep both...
Chicken Breeds That Don't Fly Well
Got small fences and neighbours who don’t take kindly to chickens jumping into their yard? Well, you’ll probably be after chicken breeds who aren’t good...
How Can I Make My Own Whole Grain Chicken Feed?
Feeling creative, and want to make some wholegrain feed for your flock? Great idea! They’ll absolutely love all the goodies and healthy bits and pieces...
How To Choose The Perfect Chicken Coop
The perfect chicken house is sooo much more than just a well- made structure! As backyard chicken keepers, we strive to create just the right kind...
How Often Do I Remove Eggs From The Nesting Box?
Collecting your fresh eggs is one of the greatest joys and excitements of chicken keeping. They’re just so darn tasty, and we love the anticipation...
Chickens And Rabbits: Ideal Roomies?
Chickens and rabbits- they don’t sound like they would make the most ideal pairing, but raising and keeping these two animals together can make for...
Special Summer Treats For Your Chickens
Chickens love being spoiled with treats by their owners (always remember, everything in moderation!) Here are some yummy foods you can feed your flock, which...
Are You Having Trouble With Your Neighbour's Dogs?
With a bit of training and patience, dogs and chickens can co-exist peacefully. We’ve seen the proven, heartwarming results of chicken and dogs even being...
Why We're The Best Chicken Coops in Brisbane
Backyard Chicken Coops have been selling quality coops to the good people of Brisbane and Australia for a number of years - and we certainly...
Chickens 101: A Day In The Life Of A Chicken
Are you a novice chicken keeper? Are you egg-cited to get to know these egg-squisite feathered wonders more intimately? Chickens are very busy creatures, but...
Essential Nutrients for Happy, Healthy Hens!
Just like humans, chickens require a healthy and balanced diet so they stay at the height of their health (accompanied of course by a few...
Why Don't My Hens Lay In Winter?
There’s nothing better than fresh eggs straight from the backyard flock every morning. So it may come as a surprise that after having a Summer...
Top 5 Chicken Breeds for Warm Climates
If you’re situated at the top end of Australia where sweating is the everyday norm, and are considering becoming a backyard chicken keeper, then there...
Chickens 101: Maintenance
Chickens are marvellous creatures, and come pre-programmed with their own quirky methods of keeping disease at bay (anyone fancy a dust bath?) But there are...
Chicken Embryo Development Video
Watch a fantastic animation of a chicken embryo developing. Truly amazing!
Feeding and Nutrition
One of the most frequent questions that many people have when they first consider keeping chickens is what kind of housing they need. While it...
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