This is Dot our oldest chook in the flock at the ripe old age of nearly 9-10 yrs.
Dot and myself having a cuddle. She is the most passive and friendly chook we have at the ripe old age of nearly 10.
This is Betty’s sister Tiger, another Araucana cross.
White Silkie hen ‘Princess’ is one of the most loved by all children who meet her.
Rusty the Buff Silkie Rooster
This is the late Araucana rooster Caspian, he was one of the most wonderful natured roosters I have ever had the pleasure of owning.
Belgians are a great bantam breed for the smaller backyard.
Our lavender Araucana hen Stella is favourite of mine to take out for chook keeping workshops and talks.
Bottoms up at the water bucket!
Snowball our Coronation Sussex cruising the backyard with fellow Sussex Saffron.
Saffron our Speckled Sussex is one the most spectacular plumage wise in the group.
Bea free ranging.
Our Buff Sussex hen Bea. I love all the Sussex, they come in a variety of colours and have wonderful personalities and are reasonable layers too.
This is Betty a white Araucana hen cross, she lays the most beautiful olive green eggs.
This is Flash our Araucana rooster cross having fun picking the last of the kale.
Flash our Araucana cross rooster – close up
Blue/Araucana, Khaki/Araucana X, Cream/Sussex
Silver laced Wyandotte are a real show stopper in the backyard with their stunning plumage.
One of our lavender coloured Araucana hens clearing the vegetable garden of the season past it edible crops.
The team out in the garden. I find they do a lot less damage compared with other breeds due to the smaller size, five toes and feathered feet.
