When you keep a few chooks in the backyard or run a mixed mob on a property in regional Queensland, watching how birds sort themselves out is half the fun of…
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Muscovy ducks are a practical choice for Australian keepers who want a calm, relatively quiet flock and a useful meat bird. They are distinct from common…
A productive winter flock needs more than a breed with a reputation for toughness. Cold winds, short winter days, damp bedding and sudden frosts can all affect…
Scaly leg mites are tiny parasites that burrow beneath the scales on a chicken’s shanks and toes. The result is raised, rough, flaky scales, crusting,…
Guinea fowl are active, alert birds that need more than a simple chicken run. They roam, fly well, investigate every corner and make a loud alarm call when…
The practice of soaking poultry rations in water until beneficial bacteria multiply has moved from niche hobbyist circles into the mainstream of Australian…
Selecting young poultry starts with a practical decision: should you buy straight run chicks, where males and females are supplied together, or sexed chicks,…
Raising waterfowl from the egg gives Australian breeders a rewarding way to expand their flocks with ducks, geese, and Muscovies suited to local conditions.…
Ring-necked pheasants have long been part of managed game shooting across the temperate regions of this country, and interest in release programs continues to…
Soft, fluffy, and impossibly cuddly, the Silkie chicken is one of the most recognisable breeds in the world. With their distinctive plumage that feels more…