My Chicken Is Moulting!
Moulting, also spelt ‘Molting’, typically takes place just before the cooler months set in. In Australia, this mean moulting usually commences in late February to early March. When chickens moult the severity between them...
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Boondall Wetlands
Firstly, what are ‘Wetlands’? Wetlands can be found all over the world they act as filters for waterways and breeding sites for various fish and other animals. In Australia, our wetlands are found in...
My Chicken Fractured Her Leg!
As a new chicken mum I sure have had to learn a lot fast! From starter feed, grower feed, layer feed, medicated feed, pellets, crumbles, mash, apple cider vinegar with garlic, worming, different poop...
How To Prevent Calcium Deficiency In Chickens
No different to humans, chickens require the correct amount of nutrients for optimal health. Depending on the breed a hen can lay around 200-300 eggs a year, that’s about 1 egg every 24-26 hours....
Glengallan Homestead & Heritage Centre
Looking for a dog friendly day trip that is rich in history, grandeur and a touch goosebumps creepiness? Then jump in the car and head two hours south-west of Brisbane and you will come...
My Dogs and Chickens – How Is It Working Out?
It has been around 6 months now since our ladies Pearl, Violet and Grace joined the pack, and every day since they arrived, I have been working on introducing Amber and Indy. I had...
What Treats Are Good & Bad For Chickens?
Just like your furry family members your feathered family members enjoy getting treats too! But too many treats can reduce egg production, make them fat and may lead to other health problems. The general...
The Ladies Have Arrived!
We would like to introduce you to our new feathered residents: Pearl, Violet & Grace The ladies arrived with their very own bespoke mobile “palace” and are slowly settling into their new environment. Let...
Dogs and Chickens – How To Keep The Peace!
I have been researching like crazy on how to introduce dogs and chickens to create a harmonious existence. You know, just like these pictures we see on Instagram of a dog with a chicken...
We Are Getting Chickens!
I have been wanting to get chickens for years but have always kept putting it off. That was until recently, when a family member offered me three of his beautiful hens hatched just 11...
Indolent Eye Ulcers
Many months ago, Indy kept rubbing his face excessively, was squinting and the white of his right eye was very red. After a visit to our wonderful vet Dr Lucilla at Monier Vet Clinic,...
