Poultry planning

Want to get the most out of your feathered friends? JUSTIN RUSSELL gives you tips for managing chooks in an organic backyard.

When should I replace my rooster?

Roosters can only perform at peak levels for so long, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Malay hen is on her game

A hen from a much-maligned breed is proving a great surrogate mum, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Where’s the buzz

JUSTIN RUSSELL notices a lack of honey bees in his garden, and suggests a course of action to help local bee colonies thrive.

Ducks fit the bill

Are you looking for a natural slug, snail and grasshopper destroyer? Something that will also provide eggs and manure? The duck is your answer, writes PAUL HEALY.

The Wonders of Chook Poo

Haven't started enjoying the benefits of the humble backyard chicken? Justin Russell celebrates the wonder that is chook manure.

Grand poultry design

Chook lover from birth, Kate Feain, tells the story of the 'Chook Clock' - her ultimate poultry house and garden design. She then gives some more modest pointers on how to care for and house chooks.

Backyard beekeeping

Taking on backyard beekeeping has been a steep and sometimes painful learning curve for Linda Cockburn, but it's another satisfying step towards self-reliance.