Recent articles by Jessamy Miller
Spring poultry care
Spring is a delightful time in the poultry yard with hens back on the lay and, for those who keep a rooster, perhaps even chicks to enjoy. These tips will help you make the most of this time.
Buying chooks? Here’s some tips
If you are new to chook keeping, or thinking about adding some hens to your house, here's what to look for.
Caring for chooks in winter
Winter chills and short days will have an effect on your chooks, so read on to find out how to keep them healthy and happy.
Happy hydrated hens
Hot weather makes life difficult for everyone, including chooks. Jessamy Miller has some tips to help keep them cool.
Keeping chooks in small spaces
Yes, you can have chickens in a small yard, just pick the right type.
Small space chicken keeping
It’s possible to keep chickens even in a handkerchief sized backyard if you use the space wisely and pick the right type of fowl.
Keeping your chooks safe
It's important to know how to keep pathogens and other nasties away from your poultry.
Raising rare poultry
Rare poultry breeds are well worth your time, writes Jessamy Miller.
Green cleaning
Jessamy Miller has been making her own green cleaning products for years. Here’s her tips to get you started in your own home.
A Turkey Tale
Jessamy Miller tells of the pleasures and pitfalls of raising baby turkeys.
Hybrid hens
Jessamy Miller explores the pros and cons of keeping hybrid chooks and how they stack up against pure breeds.
War on Waste
Inspired by the ABC’s War on Waste, Jessamy Miller shares invaluable tips and techniques for reducing, reusing and recycling.