Hen health checklist

Observation is the key to success not only in your garden but for keeping your chooks healthy, writes Jessamy Miller.

Heritage hens

Heritage poultry breeds are slow-growing, long-laying and one of the keys to our long-term food security, writes Jessamy Miller. The Astralorp is one of our favourites.

Can you feed your chooks on insects alone?

Chooks love foraging for bugs in the garden, but poultry can’t live on insects alone, and some invertebrates are better choices than others. Our chook expert, Jessamy Miller, talks snails, worms...

Spring poultry care

Spring is a delightful time in the poultry yard with hens back on the lay and, for those who keep a rooster, perhaps even chicks to enjoy. These tips from Jessamy Miller will help you make the...

Buying chooks? Here's some tips

If you are new to chook keeping, or thinking about adding some hens to your house, Jessamy Miller knows what to look for.

Caring for chooks in winter

Winter chills and short days will have an effect on your chooks, writes Jessamy Miller.

Happy hydrated hens

Hot weather makes life difficult for everyone, including chooks. Jessamy Miller has some tips to help keep them cool.

Keeping chooks in small spaces

Yes, you can have chickens in a small yard, writes Jessamy Miller, just pick the right type.

Small space chicken keeping

It’s possible to keep chickens even in a handkerchief sized backyard if you use the space wisely and pick the right type of fowl.

Keeping your chooks safe