Recent articles by Jessamy Miller
Starting out with chooks
There are many benefits to keeping chooks but be warned, says JESSAMY MILLER, they can be addictive.
Sick chooks
JESSAMY MILLER explains how to care for a sick or injured chook.
Autumn poultry care
JESSAMY MILLER describes some of the extra chores needed to care for your chooks in the Autumn months.
Food is free!
The Victorian city of Ballarat is doing its bit for the food-share movement, writes JESSAMY MILLER.
Broody hens
The warmer months often bring regular bouts of broodiness. JESSAMY MILLER lists some ways of de-brooding chickens.
Chook care in busy periods
JESSAMY MILLER gives some handy hints to make life easier in the chook pen during the festive season and summer holidays.
Size matters in the hen house
Good things come in small packages when it comes to bantam fowl.
Off the lay?
Chooks laying yet? It’s the question on everyone’s lips as spring approaches, writes JESSAMY MILLER.
Tanks, but no tanks
While it may be cute, an upcycled water tank doesn’t make a very good hen house, writes JESSAMY MILLER.
Cool chicks
Winter isn’t the most pleasant time in the poultry yard, but JESSAMY MILLER has some hot tips for cool chicks.
New chook on the block
Meet and greet. JESSAMY MILLER's tips for how to introduce the new chooks on the block.