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Best Egg Incubators Australia: A Guide for Backyard Chicken Keeper
Best Egg Incubators Australia: A Guide for Backyard Chicken Keeper
Looking for the best egg incubator for hatching chicks? We've compared popular incubators, key features, prices and what to look for before you buy.  Read more...
Should You Be Giving Garlic to Your Chickens?
Should You Be Giving Garlic to Your Chickens?
Should you be feeding garlic to your chickens? From gut health and immunity to worms, coccidia and mites, we look at the research behind one of chicken keeping's oldest natural... Read more...
Warm Weather = Mite Weather: How to Naturally Reduce Mites in Your Chicken Coop
Warm Weather = Mite Weather: How to Naturally Reduce Mites in Your Chicken Coop
Warm weather can bring more than longer days and happy hens. Learn simple, natural ways to help prevent mites in your chicken coop, from dust baths and regular cleaning to... Read more...
The Chicken Spa: How to Build the Ultimate Dust Bath for Your Flock
The Chicken Spa: How to Build the Ultimate Dust Bath for Your Flock
Give your girls the ultimate chicken spa day! Discover how to create a natural dust bath using dry soil, wood ash, sulphur and diatomaceous earth, and learn why dust bathing... Read more...
When Can Chicks Come Off Heat and Go Outside?
When Can Chicks Come Off Heat and Go Outside?
Wondering when chicks can come off heat and move outside? Learn how feather development, behaviour and weather can help you decide when your chicks are ready, plus why giving chicks... Read more...
Why Chickens Love Bubbling Water
Why Chickens Love Bubbling Water
Ever wondered why chickens are so fascinated by bubbling water? We added a simple water pump to our flock's drinking bowl and they absolutely loved it. Here's why moving water... Read more...
How to Introduce New Chicks or Pullets to Your Existing Flock
How to Introduce New Chicks or Pullets to Your Existing Flock
Spring is the perfect time to expand your flock - whether you're bringing home new pullets, raising incubator chicks or letting a broody hen do the work for you. Here's... Read more...
10 Best Fresh Herbs to Grow for Your Chickens
10 Best Fresh Herbs to Grow for Your Chickens
Want to grow a chicken friendly herb garden? Discover 10 of the best fresh herbs to grow for your chickens, including oregano, mint, rosemary, thyme and more - easy, useful... Read more...
Best Chicken Breeds for Australian Backyards: The Best Layers for Plenty of Fresh Eggs
Best Chicken Breeds for Australian Backyards: The Best Layers for Plenty of Fresh Eggs
Looking for the best chickens for fresh backyard eggs? Discover seven of the best egg-laying chicken breeds for Australian backyards, from hardworking ISA Browns and Australorps to Leghorns, Sussex and... Read more...
Keeping Chickens during Bird Flu
Keeping Chickens during Bird Flu
Bird Flu is making headlines again in Victoria, Australia, but backyard chicken keepers don't need to panic. Here's a calm and practical approach, what to watch for, and simple steps... Read more...
Winter Chicken Coop Care: 10 Ways to keep your backyard chickens healthy through Winter
Winter Chicken Coop Care: 10 Ways to keep your backyard chickens healthy through Winter
Keep your backyard chickens healthy this winter with practical tips for Australian chicken keepers. Learn how to protect your flock from cold weather, frost, rain and damp conditions while keeping... Read more...