Chicken Health - Is My Chicken Sick?
Even with the most attentive chicken keeping, one of your chooks will get sick sooner or later. It is important to be able to recognise...
Is My Chicken Broody?
Every once in a while, one of your chickens will get it in into her head to hatch some eggs. ‘But I don’t even have...
The Ultimate Guide to Chicken Coop Predator Prevention
Keeping your chicken coop safe from prowling predators is a top concern for all chicken keepers. Whether you live in an urban, suburban or rural...
5 Things to Add to Your Chicken Dust Bath
When it’s time for your chooks to freshen up, your backyard flock loves to get down and dirty to stay clean - it’s called a...
5 Chicken Treats for Better Quality Backyard Eggs
Making sure our laying ladies are happy and healthy in their backyard chicken coop is an important part of keeping chooks. If you’re fortunate enough...
13 Things to Keep in a First Aid Kit for Chickens
Although backyard chickens are hardy girls it’s always a good idea to have a chook first aid kit on hand to keep them flappin’ fit....
Does My Chicken Have Marek's Disease?
Marek’s Disease It’s important for all poultry keepers to be aware of Marek’s disease, and also whether it’s a problem for other chicken owners in...
Does My Chicken Have Coryza?
Coryza is a scary word for backyard chicken keepers. It is an extremely infectious variety of respiratory infection, that can even result in death. This...
Essential Tools for Keeping Chickens
Keeping chickens is a flap-happy experience. Why? Well, thankfully, chickens need little care and maintenance. So, you have a LOT of free happy-go-clucky time to...
What to Add to Your Chicken Feed
Want to give your chickens an extra spring in their step? There are loads of things you can pop in their feed to give their...
Making Sense Of Your Chickens Digestive Health
Having a basic understanding of a chicken’s intricate digestive system is very helpful when it comes to understanding their digestive health. Knowing what’s normal is...
The quick-fire guide to treating mites and lice
Big things come in small packages; and for mites and lice, those big things mean big problems. These micro-monsters can wreak havoc on your flock,...
Chooky's ANZAC Crumble - A Protein Treat For Your Chickens!
Treat your chicken flock to a lovely and super easy to make ANZAC crumble! This mix is packed with protein from mealworms, calcium, fibre and...
The Wonders of Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous Earth is an all-natural medicinal marvel. It’s healthy dust! Food grade Diatomaceous Earth or DE is a jack of all trades-its uses run the...
7 Reasons Why You Should Feed Your Chickens Mealworms
They may not look very appealing to you or me, but from a chickens point of view dried mealworms seem as tasty as a home...
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