Heritage chickens have laying season. Heritage chickens have a laying season that corresponds with the natural rhythms of daylight and temperature changes. However, the exact …
Quarantine – Why & How
So you’ve acquired new chickens, and after diligently checking off all the health requirements as we suggested, they appear healthy and content. You’re eagerly anticipating their …
Supplier List – Australia wide
Here’s a list of our trusted suppliers who provide us with a variety of poultry goods. We’ve only included the ones we’ve personally worked with …
Commercial breed Vs Heritage Breed
Commercial breed chickens and heritage breed chickens exhibit significant differences across various aspects, reflecting their distinct breeding histories, characteristics, and purposes. Commercial breed chickens are …
Hen or Rooster? – Chicken Sexing Tips
“Can you help me determine if my chicken is a hen or a rooster?” This question is a common one across poultry pages, as sexing …
What is “Genetic Throwback”?
Definition : In poultry breeding, a genetic throwback refers to the appearance of traits from previous generations that had seemingly been bred out of the …
Porous shelled fertile eggs – Does it hatch?
We’ve been closely following the discussions within the fertile eggs community regarding porous eggs, and we’d like to shed some light on this intriguing topic. Causes …
Buff Orpington Sexing Tips
Standard Orpington chicks can typically be sexed around 6-8 weeks old. Males may show slower feather development on the shoulders and tails compared to females, …
Ricket’s Diet – Energy & Nutrient boost diet recipe for chicken
½ to 1 cooked egg yolk crumbled1 teaspoon cod liver oil (Contains Vitamin A & D, higher Omega 3 than fish oil)1 teaspoon of honey2 …
