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So, you've joined the ranks of us backyard chicken keepers, enjoying the fresh air, the...
Hemp, a versatile and sustainable plant with a rich history, has been experiencing a resurgence...
Maintaining a clean and dry chicken coop is crucial for raising healthy backyard chickens. In...
If you've been keeping backyard chickens for any length of time, you may have encountered...
Over the past 12 years and having sold many thousands of chickens, we’ve seen our...
There's something enchanting about the sight of tiny, fluffy chicks chirping away in their brooder....
As we endure the freezing nights of winter followed by some beautiful sunny days -...
If you're a backyard chicken keeper, you've likely encountered the frustration of floor eggs -...
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, backyard chicken keepers across Australia, particularly...
As a backyard chicken keeper in Australia, you play a crucial role in maintaining the...
The following post is a summarised recording of an on-farm presentation that we did in...
Watching your hens enjoy their treats is one of the simple joys of raising backyard...
In a world where the cost of living continues to rise and financial uncertainty seems...
As a backyard chicken keeper, selecting the right bedding and nesting materials for your coop...
As a backyard chicken owner, you may have heard that feeding your chooks kitchen scraps...
At Talking Hens, we're passionate about supporting and learning from our amazing community of backyard...
As the cooler months of autumn start to roll in, you may start noticing some...
New to chickens and thinking about adding some feathered friends to your backyard? Fantastic! Fresh...
If you’ve kept backyard chickens for long, you’ll know that the shorter, cooler days of...
While letting your chickens sleep in nesting boxes might seem like a minor issue, it's...
Eggs are such a versatile ingredient. From fluffy omelettes to rich cakes and protein shakes,...
Quick and easy ways to treat intestinal worms It’s a fact of life that chickens...
Believe it or not, your chook’s manure is arguably more valuable than the amazing eggs...
Let’s face it, the last thing you need is another job in your busy day....
Reassuringly, as backyard hen owners, you’re already part of the movement of change-makers that comprise...
For keepers of backyard chickens, their children or grandchildren, the daily collection of fresh eggs...
It’s a fact that chickens don’t sweat (unlike us humans), so once temperatures rise above...
In suburban Melbourne and its outer reaches, if you encounter a snake, it’s most likely...
You’ve probably noticed that there’s a queue at the nesting boxes every morning lately thanks...
Heading off on holidays? Don't let your feathered friends become an afterthought! With a little...
Owning a backyard flock is certainly a wonderful experience, filled with fresh eggs, entertainment and...
As the summer temperatures begin to rise, the well-being of your backyard chickens should be...
Foxes are everywhere and increasingly active in urban backyards throughout Melbourne and all other cities...
If you are a chicken owner, you will likely have seen your hens digging a...
Now and again, egg-laying can just stop. Sometimes, it can be a struggle to find...
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