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.

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.