The nitty gritty on shell grit
Chook whisperer JESSAMY MILLER explains why your hens need shell grit.
The good egg on top layers
How do you choose the best layers? JESSAMY MILLER shares her know-how, plus tips on keeping them in good health.
Starting out with chooks
Before you get started with chooks, it's best to do some research. Just remember, once you do have a henhouse, chickens can be addictive.
Sick chooks
JESSAMY MILLER explains how to care for a sick or injured chook.
Free-range eggs – new definition a debacle
Editor STEVE PAYNE highlights the drawbacks of the new definition of free-range eggs.
Autumn poultry care
JESSAMY MILLER describes some of the extra chores needed to care for your chooks in the Autumn months.
A good egg
Organic egg farmer and triple j 25 under 25 legend, MADELAINE SCOTT, shares her tips for quality egg production.
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.
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.