How To Introduce Hens To A Small Suburban Flock
A few months ago, we lost our beautiful Pearl to heat stroke. We were devastated. It was the first hen we have ever lost. It was not just us who were devastated, Violet and...
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
Queensland Holidays Are Good To Go
With international borders still closed (aside from travelling over the ditch to NZ) and on and off again Australian national borders suddenly slamming shut every time a state or territory experiences Covid19 rearing its...
The Importance Of Early Diagnosis And Treatment
Over the years I have become a bit of a ‘spot the symptoms early and go see a vet’ than a ‘let’s wait and see how he is in the morning’ type of pet...
Dog Friendly Winter Holiday In Queensland
How good is it in Queensland right now? The days are cool yet beautifully sunny, enough to enjoy a lovely alfresco lunch or walk along one of our stunning beaches. The nights are chilly,...
