Sweetie (chook on the left) has a dirty behind – a possible sign of worms. If I get in quick, I can save the day with herbs! Chickens go downhill […]
August Chook Care
By | LastUpdated August 1, 2024
Calling all chook mums and dads! During this wet, low light, cold time of year – are you managing to provide your chooks with sunlight, dry outside space and fresh, […]
Be Kind to Your Broody Chooks
By | LastUpdated October 1, 2023
Springtime means babies, and heritage chooks hear natures call to nest and hatch. Sitting on eggs in hope, is called being broody and some varieties feel the urge stronger than […]
Save Your Chooks From Red Mites
By | LastUpdated December 27, 2023
Red mites are tiny 1mm bird parasites, that proliferate in the heat. They live in cracks in the walls of the chookhouse by day, and come out at night to […]
