It’s summertime, you’re bare-foot and roaming around your grassy backyard, feeling the soft blades between your toes – it’s paradise. Next thing you know, one of your cheeky hens has come and pecked your toes, leaving a nasty battle blow! How do I stop my chickens pecking me?! – You may ask! My name is …
Family discussions around getting a pet have recently been fraught with stress, especially when it comes to purchasing a new puppy with prices sky-rocketing and scammers on the prowl. So what pets are recommended for a family’s needs and are chickens worth considering for your backyard? My name is Poultry Pete and I’ve been rearing …
As a chicken breeder, summer would have to be one of the most stressful times of the year. I keep a close eye on the weather forecast, dreading the moment I see a string of 35+ degree days lined up in a row! You may be wondering, how on earth do I keep my thick-feathered …
Chickens really are an incredible backyard companion! They’re curious, chatty, and best of all, deliver us those daily golden nuggets – eggs! But what do you do when you notice egg-laying start to drop? How do I get my fowls producing again you may ask? My name is Poultry Pete and I’ve been rearing and …
Foxes – they’re the masters of stealth and cunning, prowling around like secret agents, monitoring your poultry houses for any sign of weakness in hopes of “chicken tonight”. My name is Poultry Pete and I’ve been rearing and showing purebred poultry for over 45 years. I’ve tried and tested dozens of fox-proofing strategies including electric …
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Sometimes breeding poultry is like being in constant battle. Ask any chicken enthusiast and they’ll tell you – there is always a challenge or a fight on your hands. The last thing we need is our very own chooks fighting against us. Fortunately, egg-eating is a battle that can be easily won! My name is …
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