The Gorgeous Silkies
The Gorgeous Silkies – Silkies are a very docile breed of chicken. They are perfect for city dwelling, they are quieter, less selective about what foods they will eat and happy to live in a small...
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Here is a visual comparison of the eggs from our poultry, for the effort invested the geese give very little back except security whereas the silkie chickens are low impact, obedient and provide a good...
View ArticleOur Chickens, Weeds, Worms Tower System
This Chicken Tower system was invented by April Sampson-Kelly in 1996. She has reillustrated it this week for our course notes. The Chickens have garden weeds for picking at, and nesting in, their...
View ArticleSnake-Proofing the Hen House
How To Make A Snake-Proof Hen House that is also Quoll and Fox Proof. This design was inspired by my fellow permaculture teacher Janet Millington. A big advantage of this stepped post system is the...
View ArticleIs Chicken Threatened by Climate Change?
The Chicken Companion The Chicken is one of the most successful species on the planet. The chicken has traveled the world, exhibited in shows and been pampered affectionately. For centuries they have...
View ArticleDo I Need A Rooster?
A Rooster – An Optional Extra You don’t need a rooster (male chicken) in your flock. Your hens (females) will live happily without a rooster. Some roosters are handy to guard their flock and help...
View ArticleLiberty Chic Fights Waste
Eliminate Your Food Losses How to reduce food waste Take control of your well-being and cook for yourself. You’re worth it Plan the menu to dish up the healthy foods you love and are in season Check...
View ArticleOur Chickens, Weeds, Worms Tower System
This Chicken Tower system was invented by April Sampson-Kelly in 1996. She has reillustrated it this week for our course notes. The Chickens have garden weeds for picking at, and nesting in, their...
View ArticleSnake-Proofing the Hen House
How To Make A Snake-Proof Hen House that is also Quoll and Fox Proof. This design was inspired by my fellow permaculture teacher Janet Millington. A big advantage of this stepped post system is the...
View ArticleIs Chicken Threatened by Climate Change?
The Chicken Companion The Chicken is one of the most successful species on the planet. The chicken has traveled the world, exhibited in shows and been pampered affectionately. For centuries they have...
View ArticleDo I Need A Rooster?
A Rooster – An Optional Extra You don’t need a rooster (male chicken) in your flock. Your hens (females) will live happily without a rooster. Sometimes, a rooster is handy to guard the flock and help...
View ArticleLiberty Chic Fights Waste
Eliminate Your Food Losses How to reduce food waste Take control of your well-being and cook for yourself. You’re worth it Plan the menu to dish up the healthy foods you love and are in season Check...
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