It is important for chicken keepers to be aware that chickens can fall prey to a variety of predators. This blog will provide tips and insights to keeping your chooks safe.
Category Archives: Chickens
Are you thinking of adding new chickens to your existing flock? If so, there are a few things you need to know in order to make the introduction go as smoothly as possible.
Have you ever had chickens that just won’t go into their coop? This can be very frustrating for chicken keepers.
In this post, we’ll explore the most common reasons why chickens may refuse to go into their coop and then give tips on how to overcome this.
When you first decide to raise chickens, one of the first questions you will ask will be – what do chickens eat? It can be a little overwhelming. There are so many different types of chicken feed! Let us help…
Leghorns are a popular chicken breed worldwide, known for their egg-laying and white feathers. They are a hardy breed and are highly efficient in foraging for food.
The Barnevelder breed is not as common as other breeds of chicken, but its popularity in Australia has been slowly growing.
Ancona chickens make a great backyard pet as they are hardy and easy to care for. They are a dual-purpose breed, meaning they can be used for both eggs and meat.
The Orpington breed is a great backyard chicken. They are commonly found as family pets. This is because of their docile nature and fluffy feathers. They enjoy being handled and are often referred to as ‘lap chickens’.
Ameraucana Chickens are known for their light blue eggs, and backyard chicken owners can’t get enough of these fluffy faced chickens with gentle personalities.
The Frizzle is a chicken breed that has distinctive curly feathers. They are sometimes referred to as an exhibition breed or show chicken. This means they have an interesting appearance and do well in shows.