Caring for chooks in winter
Winter chills and short days will have an effect on your chooks, so read on to find out how to keep them healthy and happy.
Hybrid hens
Jessamy Miller explores the pros and cons of keeping hybrid chooks and how they stack up against pure breeds.
Storing chicken feed for maximum nutrition
Don't waste your chook nosh. Use Jessamy Miller's best-practice storage tips.
The best nest
Jessamy Miller investigates nest boxes, from size and siting to keeping them clean, in the hen house.
How many chickens…
How many chickens can your space accommodate? Jessamy Miller explains.
Good chook neighbour
Chickens are becoming more popular in urban areas. Jessamy Miller outlines tips to keep your neighbours on side.
Something to crow about
It's the Year of the Rooster. Clearly there’s no better time to discuss the king of the fowl yard, says JESSAMY MILLER.
Festive gifts for chickens
Deck the halls with gifts for your chickens, and you'll have a very merry hen house, says JESSAMY MILLER.
Starting out with chooks
Before you get started with chooks, it's best to do some research. Just remember, once you do have a henhouse, chickens can be addictive.
New chook on the block
Meet and greet. JESSAMY MILLER's tips for how to introduce the new chooks on the block.
How to stop crowing
Alpha hens and cross-dressing chooks? JESSAMY MILLER investigates gender politics in the poultry yard.
Travelling with chooks
When travelling with chooks take care packing, writes JESSAMY MILLER.