Too much Protein is harmful for chicken. Some poultry keepers opt for high-protein feeds, such as game bird feed which contains over 20-22% of protein, …
Chicken Feed 101
Selecting the appropriate chicken feed for each stage of a chicken’s life is vital for their overall health, growth, and productivity. Every life stage, including …
Feathers Everywhere – Chicken Moulting
What is “Moulting”?’ Chicken molting season typically occurs in late summer to early fall, although the exact timing can vary depending on factors such as …
Egg season – Why aren’t they laying?
Heritage chickens have laying season. Heritage chickens have a laying season that corresponds with the natural rhythms of daylight and temperature changes. However, the exact …
Quarantine – Why & How
So you’ve acquired new chickens, and after diligently checking off all the health requirements as we suggested, they appear healthy and content. You’re eagerly anticipating their …
Supplier List – Australia wide
Here’s a list of our trusted suppliers who provide us with a variety of poultry goods. We’ve only included the ones we’ve personally worked with …
Commercial breed Vs Heritage Breed
Commercial breed chickens and heritage breed chickens exhibit significant differences across various aspects, reflecting their distinct breeding histories, characteristics, and purposes. Commercial breed chickens are …
Hen or Rooster? – Chicken Sexing Tips
“Can you help me determine if my chicken is a hen or a rooster?” This question is a common one across poultry pages, as sexing …
What is “Genetic Throwback”?
Definition : In poultry breeding, a genetic throwback refers to the appearance of traits from previous generations that had seemingly been bred out of the …
Porous shelled fertile eggs – Does it hatch?
We’ve been closely following the discussions within the fertile eggs community regarding porous eggs, and we’d like to shed some light on this intriguing topic. Causes …