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...
Rabbits: Where Can You Have Them In Australia?
It’s hard not to fall in love with the fuzzy wuzzy charm of adorable rabbits! However, before you rush out and buy your floppy eared...
The Best Veggies To Grow in Spring/Summer
Avid gardeners absolutely cannot wait to get their hands dirty as soon as spring rolls around. Why? Because it’s perfect for growing delicious vegetables! Here...
Chickens and Gardens - Nature's Pest Control
Chickens can actually be great for your gardens. Really. We aren’t trying to sell you down the river because we’re biased by our chicken love...
Guinea Pigs: What To Feed Your Furry Friends
Like every animal, your guinea pigs need a balanced diet of good foods and fresh water to keep them healthy and happy. Here’s what to...
Guinea Pigs: Why They're Great As A Family Pet
A popular choice for a first pet for kids is the humble guinea pig- small and cute round balls of fur that squeak and squeal!...
Rabbits: What To Feed Them
Rabbits are absolutely adorable, floppy eared friends- who wouldn’t want one! If you’re a first time rabbit keeper and are a bit stumped as to...
Eggs: Store Bought Vs. Free Range
If you are a chicken keeper, you will know there is nothing quite like going out to fetch your farm fresh eggs each morning, and...
Best Cat Breeds For Kids
If you’re a ‘cat person’ you will know that there is a lot more to these charming creatures than being internet sensations, and they do...
Guinea Pigs: What's That Sound?
If you’re already ‘mum’ to a guinea pig, you will know that they love to make funny little noises- squeaking and purring the day away....
Why Rabbits Make Such Brilliant Pets!
Dogs are loving, loyal creatures, cats love to snuggle up for a scratch, and chickens will provide you with a bounty of fresh eggs each...
How To Keep Your Chicken's Water Clean
Having clean water in your chickens waterer is essential to their health, just like it is to ours. Without it, you will quickly have some...
In Or Out? How Different Countries Store Their Eggs
The debate of whether to store your eggs in the fridge or in room temperature seems as old as existence of the humble egg itself!...
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...
Sustainability In The Backyard
The importance of sustainable living is something we should all be aware of, and we should be taking some steps- no matter how minor they...
Keeping and Caring For Your Pet Rabbit: A Brilliant and Bouncy Adventure!
They’re smaller than a cat, they’re quieter than a dog, and dare we say, cuter than a rat- a rabbit sure is the ideal pet!...
The Top Egg Hacks You'll Want To Remember
It’s no surprise that we love our eggs- and for good reason! Not only do these little shells of goodness taste great, they are nutritional...
Convince Your Partner Or Housemates To Keep Chickens In 7 Steps
Sadly, not everyone in your life will be as mad for chickens as you are. Housemates, partners and children can all have objections to keeping...
Caring For Your Cat: Everything You Need To Know
Cats are charming and cute companions that can bring lots of love and joy to your home. But before you bring that gorgeous kitty home,...
All About Our Chicken Coops For Sale!
Here at Backyard Chicken Coops, we pride ourselves on our product - our wonderful chicken coops for sale! We’ve worked hard to bring Australia the...
10 Top Tips for Living More Sustainably
With more people beginning to discuss and actually understand the effects of carbon emissions and climate change on the environment, many are choosing to try...
Housing Your Rabbit Outside: How to Keep Them Healthy and Happy
Big floppy ears, twitchy little noses, and fuzzy tails- rabbits really are one the cutest critters around. Cuteness overload aside, rabbits are an ideal pet-...
Overcoming The Hubby Hurdle: Why You Should Buy, Not Build!
So you may be wistfully staring at our range of chicken coops, imagining your feathered friends roaming freely around The Penthouse or The Mansion -...
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...
Herbs For Hen Health: Lemon Balm
A part of the mint family, Lemon Balm is a great addition to your herb garden. This easy to grow herb will grow from both...
What Is Grit and Why Is It Important?
Adding shell grit to your chickens diet is vitally important - it’s essential to their digestive system healthy and functioning well, and helps to ensure...
Herbs for Hen Health: Rosemary
The smell of rosemary for many evokes thoughts of hearty winter warming dishes, but this powerhouse herb is much more than a garnish for your...
How To Spot A Bad Egg In The Incubator
Unfortunately, not all eggs in an incubator will survive the incubation process - no matter how careful we are! There will be one or more...
Rescued Dog and Silkie Chicken Become Best Friends
Here’s a story that’s sure to brighten your day! A rescue chicken has bonded with an abandoned dog in a touching act of friendship. Penny...
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