A dust bath gives poultry a simple way to clean their feathers, absorb excess oil and discourage external parasites. Chickens, bantams, quail, pheasants and…
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Heritage chickens periodically shed and regrow their plumage. This moulting cycle is a normal part of adult life, yet its timing and duration can vary sharply…
Free-ranging peafowl bring colour and lively interest to an Australian smallholding. They spend the day walking, foraging and exploring soil, seeds, insects…
Waterfowl keepers across Australia, from suburban backyards in Brisbane to larger hobby farms outside Hobart, share a common worry: how to recognise breathing…
Shipping live chicks across state lines requires more planning than sending ordinary parcels. Young birds are vulnerable to temperature changes, delays,…
Royal Palm turkeys are among the most striking heritage poultry breeds available to Australian keepers. Their barred black-and-white plumage, compact size and…
A well-designed biosecurity station helps prevent visitors, footwear, vehicles and equipment from carrying poultry diseases into your sheds and runs. It is…
Guinea fowl keets grow quickly, but their early development depends on a carefully balanced ration. Protein, energy, vitamins, minerals and clean water all…
Keeping a mixed breed flock is one of the real pleasures of small-scale poultry keeping across Australia. You might run the glossy black sheen of an Australorp…
Australians embracing self-sufficient living are increasingly turning to heritage poultry as a practical path toward food security. Whether you manage a…