Dugald Jellie builds henhouses for schools using recycled material.
Organic life

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.

Araucana lay unusual green eggs.
Build your garden

Choosing a chook house

Life is much richer in this Melbourne household with a few chooks added to the mix – here's some tips to help make a home for chickens so everyone is happy.

Chooks love a dust bath.
Build your garden

Buying chooks? Here’s some tips

If you are new to chook keeping, or thinking about adding some hens to your house, here's what to look for.

Small space chicken keeping
Bees, poultry & livestock

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.