Recent articles by Jessamy Miller
Keeping your henhouse tidy
When the hot weather starts to wane, it's a good time to set your chooks up for a safe, healthy and cosy cool season.
Introducing master henhouse builder, Dugald Jellie
Everything Dugald Jellie creates, from cubbies to fences to sheds, is made by hand using recycled materials saved from landfill.
How to maximise your hens’ egg production with a balanced diet
If you are dreaming of an achievable and rewarding way to supply some of your own food, you can’t go past keeping laying hens, such as the barnevelder.
Wet-weather proof your poultry
While ducks may enjoy downpours, backyard poultry are not so happy. Our chook expert, Jessamy Miller, has some tips to take care of your feathered friends.
Kerbside recycling tips
Recycling is a must-do but it can be complicated - for those unsure about what to put in the yellow bin, Jessamy Miller has some tips.
Health-boosting plants for your chooks
Jessamy Miller suggests some crops to grow that your chooks will love, but are also good for their health.
A garden for the senses
Jessamy Miller visits Heide Museum of Modern Art, with its rich cultural and plant history and many sensory and food gardens.
Bantams: the small space chook
If you’d love to keep a few low-cost chooks for eggs but have limited space, bantams are the answer, writes Jessamy Miller.
Be aware of toxic kitchenware
Jessamy Miller reports on what to watch out for when choosing cookware so that your pick is better for you and the planet.
How to detox your bathroom
The bathroom is a good place to start when you want to live a greener life, writes Jessamy Miller.
Getting started with chooks
If you are looking at adding poultry to your backyard, Jessamy Miller has a few important tips when it comes to buying your new chooks.
Natural ways to ensure your chooks lay eggs aplenty
There are many natural ways to help your chooks reach their laying potential. Two important ones to consider are diet and natural light.