Category: Health & Care

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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I Can See Dog Car Seat

I get so much enjoyment just hanging out with my dogs and being able to include them in outings.  To be able to bundle Amber and Indy into the car and set off for...