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Foxes in Australia - MAP

18/11/2020

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I'm often asked about urban foxes. Yes, they do live in Adelaide. In fact, they are more prevalent in SA than any other state which is why every poultry owner should make sure that their yard is secure. Having neighbours with outside dogs in the suburbs is a great help to keep foxes away.

For more information, visit this website:
http://www.thefoxwebsite.net/populations/australia

​Many different things can happen to an egg as it is laid, causing many to wonder if the egg is still good to eat. Here is my guide to set your mind at rest.

1. Local Fodder Stores (south/west districts)

2. Backyard Poultry website

3. GumTree

4. Facebook Poultry Groups

5. Local Breeders

6. Poultry Club Sales

Adelaide Chicken Sitting Service does NOT sell poultry.I do NOT sell poultry.For a third and final time....I do NOT sell poultry.I receive calls on a very regular basis asking to buy my hens.​Sorry guys, no sale!

How to clean a dirty egg without removing the protective bloom.

Guess who is in a book?​Me and 30 other amazing Australian chicken owners

​During the wet season, if poultry are running in muddy areas, over time they can develop hard mud balls on the ends of their toes. It is important to remove them, not just because it is uncomfortable, but the mud can also harbour microbes and other parasitic insects.

The most commonly asked question in chicken keeping is "What should I NOT feed my hens?" AVOCADO tops the list, but many dispute this because their 'chickens haven't died yet.'In actual fact, it's more toxic that what most people expect.​

​I frequently sing the praises of treadle feeders and wonder why more poultry owners don't use them.Treadle Feeder are also known as AUTOMATIC FEEDERS.It always comes back to those who have tried, gave up...or cheat.

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Many different things can happen to an egg as it is laid, causing many to wonder if the egg is still good to eat. Here is my guide to set your mind at rest.

Adelaide Chicken Sitting Service does NOT sell poultry.
I do NOT sell poultry.
For a third and final time....I do NOT sell poultry.
I receive calls on a very regular basis asking to buy my hens.
Sorry guys, no sale!

Guess who is in a book?
Me and 30 other amazing Australian chicken owners

During the wet season, if poultry are running in muddy areas, over time they can develop hard mud balls on the ends of their toes. It is important to remove them, not just because it is uncomfortable, but the mud can also harbour microbes and other parasitic insects.

The most commonly asked question in chicken keeping is "What should I NOT feed my hens?" AVOCADO tops the list, but many dispute this because their 'chickens haven't died yet.'
In actual fact, it's more toxic that what most people expect.

I frequently sing the praises of treadle feeders and wonder why more poultry owners don't use them.
Treadle Feeder are also known as AUTOMATIC FEEDERS.

It always comes back to those who have tried, gave up...or cheat.