How to prepare for bird flu
Bird flu is a highly infectious virus that can harm backyard poultry. Not yet in Australia, it's still important to be aware of its impact.
A life filled with the joy of chooks
Celebrity chook lady Elaine Janes has a very special connection with her feathered friends, it all starts with a firm hold.
Introducing master henhouse builder, Dugald Jellie
Everything Dugald Jellie creates, from cubbies to fences to sheds, is made by hand using recycled materials saved from landfill.
How to maximise your hens’ egg production with a balanced diet
If you are dreaming of an achievable and rewarding way to supply some of your own food, you can’t go past keeping laying hens, such as the barnevelder.
Fun names for chooks
Calling your chook Meryl Cheep, or Yolko Ono might be going too far for some, but there is plenty of fun and nostalgia to be had when naming your chooks, writes Jessamy Miller.
How to hold a chook
There are all sorts of reasons you may need to hold your hens, such as checking for parasites; Jessamy Miller explains how do it safely for your chooks and you.
Raising chicks naturally
While the mother hen has the lead role in the chicken-raising show, Jessamy Millers says there are steps owners can take to ensure chicks are robust and healthy.
Chooks poo power
Chooks do much more than lay eggs, so we decided to dish the dirt on chook poo in your backyard.
Feeding your chooks
If you want to mix your own feed you will know exactly what you are giving your hens and it could save you money.
Hen health checklist
Observation is the key to success not only in your garden but for keeping your chooks healthy.
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 talks snails, worms and slugs.
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 will help you make the most of this time.