Poultry & livestock

Happy hydrated hens

February 2020

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

October 2019

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

June 2019

March 2018

Jessamy Miller explores the pros and cons of keeping hybrid chooks and how they stack up against pure breeds.

November 2017

Don't waste your chook nosh. Use Jessamy Miller's best-practice storage tips.

August 2017

Want eggs for brekky year round? Here's how, writes Jessamy Miller.

June 2017

Jessamy Miller investigates nest boxes, from size and siting to keeping them clean, in the hen house.

May 2017

How many chickens can your space accommodate? Jessamy Miller explains.

April 2017

Chickens are becoming more popular in urban areas. Jessamy Miller outlines tips to keep your neighbours on side.

January 2017

It's the Year of the Rooster. Clearly there’s no better time to discuss the king of the fowl yard, says JESSAMY MILLER.