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frozen berries and watermelon keep silkie chickens cool in summer

Special Summer Treats For Your Chickens

September 22, 2014

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Nutrition

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...

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Secure fencing is the first step in keeping strange dogs away from your backyard chickens

Are You Having Trouble With Your Neighbour's Dogs?

September 16, 2014

Chickens 101 Dogs Other Pets Predators and Pests Protecting the Flock

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...

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Despite making lovely pets, rabbits are considered pests in some parts of Australia

Rabbits: Where Can You Have Them In Australia?

September 14, 2014

Other Pets Rabbit

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...

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spring and summer are an excellent time to start vegetable farming

The Best Veggies To Grow in Spring/Summer

September 14, 2014

Gardening Nutrition

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...

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chickens love to eat pests that would otherwise destroy your garden

Chickens and Gardens - Nature's Pest Control

September 12, 2014

Chicken Behavior Gardening Gardening with Chickens

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...

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Rockmelon is a healthy treat that you can include in your guinea pig's diet

Guinea Pigs: What To Feed Your Furry Friends

September 12, 2014

Guinea pig Other Pets

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...

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Kids will love interacting with their new guinea pig friend

Guinea Pigs: Why They're Great As A Family Pet

September 11, 2014

Guinea pig Other Pets

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!...

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Rabbits really do love carrots, but there are plenty of other options for them to eat

Rabbits: What To Feed Them

September 11, 2014

Other Pets Rabbit

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...

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when it comes to taste and nutrition, store bought eggs dont compare to backyard chicken eggs

Eggs: Store Bought Vs. Free Range

September 11, 2014

Eggs

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...

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Happy child holding kitten|

Best Cat Breeds For Kids

September 10, 2014

Cats Kids Corner Other Pets

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...

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understanding the sounds guinea pigs use to communicate makes it easier to care for them|

Guinea Pigs: What's That Sound?

September 10, 2014

Guinea pig Other Pets

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....

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Rabbits are absolutely adorable and easy to take care of too|

Why Rabbits Make Such Brilliant Pets!

September 10, 2014

Other Pets Rabbit

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...

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Backyard chickens need to drink plenty of clean water, but their scratching can easily fling dirt into a low-set waterer

How To Keep Your Chicken's Water Clean

September 09, 2014

Health

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...

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Storing eggs in an egg carton protects them from odours and extends their shelf-life

In Or Out? How Different Countries Store Their Eggs

September 09, 2014

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!...

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a walk in coop makes it easy to get up close and personal with your chickens

Why We're The Best Chicken Coops in Brisbane

September 08, 2014

Chicken Coops Chickens 101

Backyard Chicken Coops have been selling quality coops to the good people of Brisbane and Australia for a number of years - and we certainly...

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backyard gardening is a big part of living a more sustainable lifestyle

Sustainability In The Backyard

September 02, 2014

Composting & Soil Building Gardening Gardening with Chickens

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...

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caring for rabbits is easy, and children will love playing with their fluffy bunny rabbit friend

Keeping and Caring For Your Pet Rabbit: A Brilliant and Bouncy Adventure!

September 01, 2014

Other Pets Rabbit

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!...

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cracking chicken eggs is easy once you get the hang of it

The Top Egg Hacks You'll Want To Remember

September 01, 2014

Egg Recipes Eggs Recipes

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...

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there are plenty of great arguments to be made for keeping backyard chickens

Convince Your Partner Or Housemates To Keep Chickens In 7 Steps

September 01, 2014

Chicken Coops General Most Popular

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...

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despite their independent personality, cats and kittens need your help to stay happy and healthy

Caring For Your Cat: Everything You Need To Know

September 01, 2014

Cats Other Pets

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,...

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penthouse backyard chicken coop with some cute chubby chickens

All About Our Chicken Coops For Sale!

August 24, 2014

Chicken Coops

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...

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Young sprout in soil

10 Top Tips for Living More Sustainably

August 20, 2014

Composting & Soil Building Gardening Gardening with Chickens

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...

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Rabbit hopping through backyard grass

Housing Your Rabbit Outside: How to Keep Them Healthy and Happy

August 18, 2014

Other Pets Rabbit

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-...

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a man looks frustrated staring at all the work ahead of him in building a chicken coop

Overcoming The Hubby Hurdle: Why You Should Buy, Not Build!

August 08, 2014

Chicken Coops

So you may be wistfully staring at our range of chicken coops, imagining your feathered friends roaming freely around The Penthouse or The Mansion -...

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Baby chicken running around at sunrise

Chickens 101: A Day In The Life Of A Chicken

July 30, 2014

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Kids Corner

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...

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Lemon balm growing in pestle pot

Herbs For Hen Health: Lemon Balm

July 23, 2014

Gardening Gardening with Chickens Health Herbs for Health

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...

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Shell grit for chickens in a bowl

What Is Grit and Why Is It Important?

July 15, 2014

Nutrition

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...

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Bundle of rosemary sprigs

Herbs for Hen Health: Rosemary

July 14, 2014

Gardening Gardening with Chickens Health Herbs for Health Nutrition

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...

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Fertilised chicken eggs in incubator with thermometer

How To Spot A Bad Egg In The Incubator

July 14, 2014

Health Incubating Raising Baby Chicks

Unfortunately, not all eggs in an incubator will survive the incubation process - no matter how careful we are!  There will be one or more...

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rescued-dog-and-silkie-chicken-become-best-friends

Rescued Dog and Silkie Chicken Become Best Friends

July 14, 2014

News

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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