Get the native bee buzz

Explore the world of native bees and how we can help provide food for them. A good starting point is to see what you can plant in your garden that will attract them to your patch.

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.

Bee protected

Is your fear of being stung holding you back from keeping bees? Kelly Lees explains how you can care for your bees safely.

A Turkey Tale

Jessamy Miller tells of the pleasures and pitfalls of raising baby turkeys.

How to get the native buzz – just add bees!

Learn how to bring more native bees into your life and gardens by encouraging their natural habitats.

Hybrid hens

Jessamy Miller explores the pros and cons of keeping hybrid chooks and how they stack up against pure breeds.