Chooks (chickens) have been domesticated for many centuries. They originate from the Malaysian rainforests so they love to free-range. Chooks are such easy animals to care for, can make great pets for children and are a valuable resource for the organic gardener. Youll need to check with your local council to find out their regulations. Some councils wont allow you to keep any poultry, whereas others willsome even allow roosters.
Some of the benefits of keeping chooks:
– they supply you with beautiful, fresh eggs – daily
– your left overs will never go in the bin again (reduces waste)
– provide you with an excellent fertilizer base
– they dig over the soil (so you don’t have to)
– they reduce insect numbers; great for around your orchard
– provide you with live entertainment
Basic requirements
*Dry, fox proof shelter
*A safe place to lay eggs and hatch chicks (if you have a rooster)
*A roosting perch off the ground (allow about 20cm per bird)
*Layer pellets (or crumble for chicks) should make up the majority of their diet.
*Kitchen scraps...
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