Over the years of poultry keeping I have kept many breeds of chicken, but never the Speckled Sussex. Continue reading And So A Speckled Sussex Came To Stay →
Having a look what alternatives there are in the world of edible greens to grow in the subtropics throughout the warmer months of year. Continue reading Subtropical Edible Greens →
How to set up a traditional worm farm and a few tips and tricks to successful worm keeping. Continue reading Worm Farm →
Rusty the Buff Silkie Rooster
This is Flash our Araucana rooster cross having fun picking the last of the kale.
One of our lavender coloured Araucana hens clearing the vegetable garden of the season past it edible crops.
Silver laced Wyandotte are a real show stopper in the backyard with their stunning plumage.
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’s sister Tiger, another Araucana cross.
This is the late Araucana rooster Caspian, he was one of the most wonderful natured roosters I have ever had the pleasure of owning.
White Silkie hen ‘Princess’ is one of the most loved by all children who meet her.
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.
Blue/Araucana, Khaki/Araucana X, Cream/Sussex
Bottoms up at the water bucket!
Saffron our Speckled Sussex is one the most spectacular plumage wise in the group.
This is Dot our oldest chook in the flock at the ripe old age of nearly 9-10 yrs.
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.
Dot and myself having a cuddle. She is the most passive and friendly chook we have at the ripe old age of nearly 10.
Bea free ranging.
Snowball our Coronation Sussex cruising the backyard with fellow Sussex Saffron.
Flash our Araucana cross rooster – close up
This is Betty a white Araucana hen cross, she lays the most beautiful olive green eggs.
Quite often when people are choosing plants as part of a garden design they tend to be easily locked into a certain theme or grouping of plants. Continue reading Hello Aloes →
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