Dogs + Chickens = Great Friends!
Imagine if you will, a feathery flock of chickens happily interacting in the same backyard with a furry dog! Well, wonders never cease. Family dogs...
Keeping Chickens Around Your Pet Dog: Training the Labrador and Pomeranian To Live With Isa Browns
Dogs and chickens - many approach this combination of backyard animals with trepidation, but it needn’t be so. You can have both dogs and chickens...
Introducing dogs to your chickens!
You've dreamt about having a small backyard flock of chickens one day. What about the family dog, though? How will it react to its feathery...
The Dog Dilemma: Training the Staffordshire Bull Terrier to live with Rhode Island Reds
Dogs and chickens. At first thought, they may not seem like the ideal companions, but contrary to popular belief you can in fact keep both...
How To Raise Dogs With Chickens: Dalmatians, Great Danes, Jack Russell and Cairns Terriers and a Whippet!
Dogs and chickens - many approach this combination of backyard animals with hesitancy, but don’t let that deter you. You really can have both sets...
Top 5 Pet Goat Breeds For Your Backyard
Goats are one of the cutest and kindest pets you can keep in your backyard. Miniature goats are especially adorable, and easy to keep if...
The Ultimate Guide to Using Electric Goat Fencing
Miniature goat keepers, from large herd keepers to backyard goat enthusiasts, are seeing the benefits of using an electric fence to keep their goats secure....
Keeping Miniature Goats as Pets - The Ultimate Guide
Miniature goats are gentle, friendly and funny animals that make great pets for families. The rise of the miniature goat breed has allowed more Australians...
A Guide to Using Electric Fencing for Goats, Chickens, Sheep and Pigs
Electric Fencing for Goats Portable electric fence netting is a great choice for keeping your small herd of goats contained. Your goats will learn quickly...
A Guide to Guinea Pig Behaviour
Guinea pigs are funny and sweet little creatures and make such cute and charming pets for adults and children alike! As long as you have...
Things You Need To Know When Caring For Rabbits
If you are lucky enough to have a fluffy little rabbit friend, you will know what delightful pets they make- hopping and flopping about, and...
Can I Keep Baby Chickens If I Have Cats?
Baby Chickens & Your Kitty Cat: Nasty Nemesis Or Feline Friend? Baby chickens are synonymous with all things cute, fragile and oh so cuddly. Domestic...
General Pet Care Tips For Rabbits
Ah, the beautiful rabbit. We absolutely adore our little floppy eared friends, and want to give them the best life! So before you bring home...
How To Rabbit Proof Your Garden
If you have a pet rabbit, you will know that there is nothing more delightful than watching your floppy eared friend bouncing about in the...
What To Look For When Choosing A Guinea Pig
If you’re looking for a new pet to welcome into your household that is small, doesn’t require much space, is quiet, relatively low-maintenance, and has...
Can You Keep Cats And Chickens Together In The Same Backyard?
Cats and chickens can definitely be trained to live together. They don’t seem like obvious ideal roomies, but we know for a fact that the...
How To Introduce Cats To Their New Home
Planning on adding a new furry friend to your household? Cats are creatures of habit - and whilst you just can’t wait to rush them...
How Owning Cats Differs from Owning Dogs
Cats and dogs - two of the most popular pets on the planet! But, have you ever noticed how some people seem set on dogs,...
Toys You Can Put In Your Outdoor Enclosure To Keep Your Kitty Entertained
Some cat owners like giving their precious cats the benefits of being outdoors whilst they’re out of the house. The perfect way to do so...
How To Introduce A New Kitten To Existing Cats
Thinking of getting a new kitten for your feline family? Kittens are great fun, and it’s so wonderful to watch them grow and change into...
Keeping Indoors Cats Active and Happy
Many people keep their cats indoors for safety and security - but that doesn't mean your cat needs to be cooped up and bored...
Do I Need To Get More Than One Cat?
We all know that if you’re getting chickens, two feathered friends are best - they are very sociable creatures, and it get’s a little lonely...
Things To Consider When Choosing Your Cat
Thinking of adding a feline friend to the household? Cats are very affectionate, beautiful creatures that you just can’t help but fall in love with....
Do I Need To Desex My Cat?
Are you a first time proud or prospective cat owner? Want your furry friend to be calm, domesticated and fit well into family life? Well,...
Purrfect Cat Breeds For Children
Cats make amazing family pets, and pals for children of all ages. Your kids will definitely bond with their furry friends, with the added bonus...
Keeping Chickens Around Your Pet Dog: Training the Kelpie x Coolie, Cattle x Mastiff and Shitzu Cross to Live With Chickens!
Dogs and chickens. At first thought, they may not seem like the ideal companions, but contrary to popular belief you can in fact keep both...
Rabbits and Guinea Pigs: Why They Shouldn't Live Together
You have your chickens happily homed in their beautiful chicken coop in the backyard, the few fish you have are quite at home in the...
Cats: Should I Keep Mine Indoors or Outdoors?
The debate of whether cats should be kept indoors or outdoors is quite controversial. Some people swear that indoors is the only option to keep...
Chickens And Rabbits: Ideal Roomies?
Chickens and rabbits- they don’t sound like they would make the most ideal pairing, but raising and keeping these two animals together can make for...
Cats: What To Feed Them
Confounded by what to feed your cat? First-time furry friend owner? Luckily, cats are pretty easy to cater for. Cats are animals that are ‘obligate...
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