Chicken Head Anatomy
Chickens have such dear, cute little heads- alert eyes and a sweet little beak. But if you’ve ever had the chance to get up close...
Give Your Chickens A Protein Kick
A chicken's diet is a beautiful balancing act between vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and of course protein. Protein, as many of us know, is basically the...
Chubby Chicks: How to Avoid Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome
It’s all too easy to overindulge your girls occasionally- we will admit, seeing our flock come running over, eyes wide, when we have a...
Chicken Life Cycle
We all know the age-old question- what came first, the chicken or the egg? And while this questions remains unanswered, there is a lot more...
Why Aren't My Chickens Laying Eggs?
Your girls have been supplying fresh produce daily for your family breakfast - until suddenly, egg production drops...or stops! How frustrating! Is your chicken sick?...
Salmonella - Myths and Facts
Everybody has heard of the term Salmonella, but not many people know what it actually means. Many people steer clear of certain uncooked foods such...
Why You Should Clean Your Coop This Weekend
I know what you’re thinking: ‘it’s been a hard week, work was exhausting and I just don’t have the gumption to clean that chicken coop...
Chickens 101: Checklist For Beginners
There are a few items budding chicken keepers should tick off their checklist before they introduce their feathered friends to their new home, just to...
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...
Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Get Chickens!
Everything just seems to bloom in Spring - the sun comes out, plants thrive and the world just seems a happier place. It’s also the...
Spring Cleaning Your Coop - A Step By Step Guide
Spring has sprung, therefore it’s time to indulge in the good ol’ spring clean. But don’t limit this to your house- it’s the perfect time...
Can I Use Chicken Manure As Fertilizer In My Garden?
Chicken manure or ‘chicken litter’ is absolutely BRILLIANT to use as fertilizer - even better when you mix it in with a few other goodies...
How To Help Your Chickens Beat The Elements
Hot chicken? Or chilly chicken? Well, preferably none of these should be on the menu for our feathered friends! Whilst chickens are renown for their...
Chicken Keeping Through The Seasons
We all know the basics of caring for backyard chickens- making sure food sources are refreshed, cleaning the nesting boxes, and collecting eggs regularly, are...
Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Hatch Chickens
Ever tangoed with the idea of hatching chickens? Well, spring is the perfect time to put your ideas into practice! Everything about the season of...
Gardening For Your Girls - Plants That Your Chickens Love
Giving your chickens fresh veggies as part of their diet is incredibly good for them. If you’ve got a green thumb and want to plant...
Spring Chicken Planting Guide
Spring is the perfect time of year to get your hands dirty in the backyard and create an appetising foraging garden for your chooks. Not only will...
Top Five Ways to Keep your Chicken Warm this Winter!
1. Chicken Jumpers! So you may not have heard of these egg-cellent chicken warming fashion statements, but we assure you, once you have, you’ll be sitting by...
10 Ways To Show You Love Your Chickens
If you #LoveYourChickens make sure you let everyone know! Did you know that there are six times more chickens on this planet than humans? Did...
Chickens In Summer: Things You Should Know
Most breeds of chicken are more adept at weathering cold temperatures rather than hot ones. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t have chickens if you...
What Do Chickens Eat Across The Seasons
When it comes to what do chickens eat, different seasons means different nutritional requirements for our glorious girls. Just like humans gravitating towards comfort foods...
Chicken Chores for Children
Children and chickens go together like Vegemite and toast! Naturally playful, friendly and sociable the two make the perfect pair. Are you looking for clever...
Tough Chicks: Hardy Breeds for Harsh Climates
The climate in Australia can be fairly unpredictable - at best! One day it’ll be scorching hot, the next it will be bucketing down rain,...
Chicken Vs Machine: The Best Ways To Hatch Baby Chickens Explained
Raising baby chickens is one of the most rewarding experiences you could ever have as a chicken keeper. Honestly, who doesn’t love the idea of...
Preparing For The Big Day: Hatching Day
It's finally time to watch your little miracles come to life and break into the big wide world. The hatching process is hugely responsible for...
Baby Chick Incubation and Hatching
Looking at getting some adorable little feathered friends? Congratulations - raising baby chickens is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. But, do...
All About Incubation
There is nothing more spectacular than the miracle of birth! Chicken incubating is egg-straordinarily spectacular! Hatching chicken eggs is an amazing process-in just twenty-one days,...
What is Candling?
Egg candling is a necessary part of the incubation process, that helps you identify whether the embryo is developing as it should, or whether something...
Incubation: Hand Egg Turning Vs. Auto Egg Turning
Turning the eggs is a crucial part of the incubation process- it must be done to ensure that the embryo does not stick to the...
How To Look After A Broody Hen Who is Incubating
If you’re using a broody hen to incubate some fertile eggs, then they need a little more TLC than normal. Broody hens always put the...
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