Respiratory Diseases In Chickens
Has your flock been sniffling or sneezing a bit more than usual? Perhaps their eyes and nose are looking a little watery. This might mean...
5 Signs Your Chickens Might Have The Flu
Is your chicken showing signs normally associated with a cold or the flu? Well, the closest thing to a ‘chicken cold’ is Chronic Respiratory Disease...
Diarrhoea in Backyard Chickens
As backyard chicken keepers, you probably get absolutely giddy at the thought of waking each morning and visiting your chatty flock as they welcome you...
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...
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...
Introducing New Chickens To Your Flock
Keeping chickens can quickly become a very addictive hobby, and while you swore you were only going to have four feathered friends, often you start...
Egg-Binding: What Is It and How To Treat It
Sometimes things don’t go exactly to plan during the egg-laying process. Despite the hens best efforts, the egg can sometimes become stuck inside her while...
Coccidiosis in Chickens - Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment Tips
Coccidiosis. It’s not just a hard word to spell and say (coke-si-di-oh-sis) but also one of the most common diseases to affect chickens and as...
Itchy and Scratchy - It Mite Be Time To Check Your Chooks For Biting Pests!
Are your flock looking a little itchy? Maybe their feathers are ruffled for no reason. Mites and lice are annoying, pesky problems to have with...
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,...
All The Different Types Of Chicken Feed Explained
Making sense of all the different varieties of chicken feed can be very confusing for first time and even semi-experienced chicken keepers. “Mash”, “grower feed”,...
First Few Days and Weeks with Baby Chicks
“Peep, peep! Cheap, cheap!” Welcome to the wonderfully egg-citing world of fuzzy little baby chicks! Falling in love at first sight may be just a...
What to Feed Baby Chickens - From Day Olds to 8 Weeks
Like all newborns, baby chicks need special attention. Chicks need egg-cellent nutrition to equip them to travel the journey from chick to fully feathered adult....
Chicken Sexing - How To Determine The Gender Of Your Chickens
Many of us who keep backyard chickens raise them from hatchlings or day old chicks. And, sometimes our curiosity gets the better of us and...
Top 20 Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard Coop
Looking to start your own flock of backyard chickens? Or perhaps you are wondering which chicken breed you should add to your established chicken coop?...
Can Chickens Fly?
Question: Can chickens fly? Answer: Yes! Chickens can fly, albeit not well. The average chicken can manage flights of 10 feet high or 3 meters for...
Everything You Need To Keep Chickens - Delivered to your door!
If you’re thinking of keeping chickens, or giving your family or partner the gift of a backyard chicken coop, we have everything you need to...
Fabulous Chicken Coops & Gorgeous Gardens
Does your dream garden involve a flock of busy and beautiful chickens? It should! Great gardens begin with fabulous chicken coops. They enrich the soil,...
Fancy Chickens, Fabulous Coops & Perfect Eggs
Chickens are the perfect pet. A bold statement, we know. But how can you deny it when a flock of lovely ladies is pottering about...
The Top 5 Unique Backyard Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids!
While the modern age of technology has made our lives easier, it also means that the days of our children heading outdoors for amusement, without...
14 Ways to Use Portable Electric Fencing
Portable electric fencing is a versatile tool for any size property, from urban backyards to hobby farms to full scale farming operations. This genius netting...
How to Keep Your Garden Safe From Chickens and Pest Animals
Any green thumb, from beginner to expert, knows the feeling of accomplishment that comes with growing a fine patch of vegetables or watching your flower...
Top 5 Pet Goat Breeds For Your Backyard
Goats are one of the cutest and kindest pets you can keep in your backyard. Miniature goats are especially adorable, and easy to keep if...
The Ultimate Guide to Using Electric Goat Fencing
Miniature goat keepers, from large herd keepers to backyard goat enthusiasts, are seeing the benefits of using an electric fence to keep their goats secure....
The Ultimate Guide to Using Electric Poultry Fencing
More and more chicken keepers, from large flock runners to backyard chook ladies, are seeing the benefits of using an electric fence to keep their...
Keeping Miniature Goats as Pets - The Ultimate Guide
Miniature goats are gentle, friendly and funny animals that make great pets for families. The rise of the miniature goat breed has allowed more Australians...
A Guide to Using Electric Fencing for Goats, Chickens, Sheep and Pigs
Electric Fencing for Goats Portable electric fence netting is a great choice for keeping your small herd of goats contained. Your goats will learn quickly...
Electric Poultry Fencing - Frequently Asked Questions
Many chicken keepers may not be aware of how easy it is to keep your hens safe from poultry predators with electric fencing. Electric poultry fencing helps keep...
3 Reasons Electric Poultry Fencing is Great For Your Chicken Flock
Electric Poultry Fencing Keeps the Predators Out Using an electric fence to protect chickens while they forage and roost is your best defence against chook...
5 Backyard Chicken Keeping Myths - Busted!
Considering keeping a fabulous flock of beautiful backyard chickens? You may have heard some nasty gossip that has put you off becoming a super cool...
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