Poultry, Domestic Livestock, Pets, & Bees

rotator arm for jn 48

Hey Kelvin, if you are a bit handy you can make one yourself from a bit of plastic or metal, with some glue Here a closeup picture

kelvin, Nov 30, 2016

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Silver Egg: Nov 30, 2016

Migratory Flutterbys

Yes, I had a whole heap swarm across our property a few days ago!

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ClissAT, Nov 6, 2016

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Mark: Nov 16, 2016

I wonder where those chooks are? They're very quiet!

A Leghorn?

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ClissAT, Apr 20, 2016 ... 2

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Mark: Nov 16, 2016

Ag Guide - Native Bee Book

I'd love to write something more descriptive about it, I've had this for a few weeks and have only had a quick flick through it. Been busy doing other things. :oops:

I'd love to write something more descriptive about it, I've had this for a few weeks and have only had a quick flick through it. Been busy doing other things. :oops:

stevo, Oct 21, 2016

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stevo: Nov 11, 2016

Question generic incubator not reaching temp

Ah yes of course... I know the Darwin heat very well indeed spending a good decade living there myself :heat:

Insulation still does help with temp fluctuations even in the heat though. Anyway, you...

Ah yes of course... I know the Darwin heat very well indeed spending a good decade living there myself :heat:

Insulation still does help with temp fluctuations even in the heat though. Anyway, you shouldn't have any problems with keeping up the humidity!

Ah yes of course... I know the Darwin heat very well indeed spending a good decade living there myself :heat:

Insulation still does help with temp fluctuations even in the heat though. Anyway, you shouldn't have any problems with keeping up the humidity!

Ah yes of course... I know the Darwin heat very well indeed spending a good decade living there myself :heat:

Insulation still does help with temp fluctuations even in the heat though. Anyway, you...

kristan, Sep 9, 2016

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Mark: Oct 31, 2016

Question Keeping Backyard Dairy Goats?

Great info @Janine Cummings really interesting stuff! It's pretty hard to get one of those mini goats - big waiting list - I wonder if there's good money in breeding them? They are so cute!

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Great info @Janine Cummings really interesting stuff! It's pretty hard to get one of those mini goats - big waiting list - I wonder if there's good money in breeding them? They are so cute!

Welcome to SSC btw, thank you for joining and sharing your knowledge.

Great info @Janine Cummings really interesting stuff! It's pretty hard to get one of those mini goats - big waiting list - I wonder if there's good money in breeding them? They are so cute!

Welcome to SSC btw, thank you for joining and...

Great info @Janine Cummings really interesting stuff! It's pretty hard to get one of those mini goats - big waiting list - I wonder if there's good money in breeding them? They are so cute!

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Jennifer Wang, Sep 22, 2013

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Mark: Oct 29, 2016

Goats

I have a small herd of goats up here in NT. I started out with Saanen milk goats. Love them as kids but they grow up. They are a larger breed, and whilst the nanny stays relatively compact, the...

I have a small herd of goats up here in NT. I started out with Saanen milk goats. Love them as kids but they grow up. They are a larger breed, and whilst the nanny stays relatively compact, the Billy gets BIG. I had no trouble handling them, but they were a nightmare for family if I needed a...

I have a small herd of goats up here in NT. I started out with Saanen milk goats. Love them as kids but they grow up. They are a larger breed, and whilst the nanny stays relatively compact, the Billy gets BIG. I had no trouble handling them,...

I have a small herd of goats up here in NT. I started out with Saanen milk goats. Love them as kids but they grow up. They are a larger breed, and whilst the nanny stays relatively compact, the...

Sasha Bushell, Oct 20, 2016

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Janine Cummings: Oct 28, 2016

Question Poultry supplies

C Cheers james, that would be a nice drive for me

I did find uncle toms poultry supplies in nerang have alot of variety however not sure about prices as i havent compared yet. But i will check...

C Cheers james, that would be a nice drive for me

I did find uncle toms poultry supplies in nerang have alot of variety however not sure about prices as i havent compared yet. But i will check that out; thankyou

C Cheers james, that would be a nice drive for me

I did find uncle toms poultry supplies in nerang have alot of variety however not sure about prices as i havent compared yet. But i will check that out; thankyou

C Cheers james, that would be a nice drive for me

I did find uncle toms poultry supplies in nerang have alot of variety however not sure about prices as i havent compared yet. But i will check...

Sasha Bushell, Sep 15, 2016

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Sasha Bushell: Oct 2, 2016

Is it ok to give Kilverm / Levamisole neat down the beak?

Absolutely fantastic Rosemary! I also have half a bottle of Kilverm going to waste because the cluckles wont drink the stuff no matter how thirsty they are. I now use Moxidectin Plus which I get...

Absolutely fantastic Rosemary! I also have half a bottle of Kilverm going to waste because the cluckles wont drink the stuff no matter how thirsty they are. I now use Moxidectin Plus which I get from Gecko Dan down at Glasshouse. I give that directly into the beak. I think Kilverm may not do all...

Absolutely fantastic Rosemary! I also have half a bottle of Kilverm going to waste because the cluckles wont drink the stuff no matter how thirsty they are. I now use Moxidectin Plus which I get from Gecko Dan down at Glasshouse. I give that...

Absolutely fantastic Rosemary! I also have half a bottle of Kilverm going to waste because the cluckles wont drink the stuff no matter how thirsty they are. I now use Moxidectin Plus which I get...

Mark, Sep 5, 2016

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ClissAT: Sep 11, 2016

How to stop chicken eating her own eggs?

I don't personally keep chooks...but when one of my sister in law's started "egg eating" a vet friend basically said this same thing. (Though in fairness, my S-in-L keeps her chooks as pets...so...

I don't personally keep chooks...but when one of my sister in law's started "egg eating" a vet friend basically said this same thing. (Though in fairness, my S-in-L keeps her chooks as pets...so there was no mention about the chop!) they went with a roll away system, problem seemed to...

I don't personally keep chooks...but when one of my sister in law's started "egg eating" a vet friend basically said this same thing. (Though in fairness, my S-in-L keeps her chooks as pets...so there was no mention about the chop!) they went...

I don't personally keep chooks...but when one of my sister in law's started "egg eating" a vet friend basically said this same thing. (Though in fairness, my S-in-L keeps her chooks as pets...so...

Mark, Feb 17, 2013

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OskarDoLittle: Jul 19, 2016

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Tip An easy way to prevent chooks/chickens scratching under trees

Yeah noted... It happens to me also! I'll look into it and see if I can find the stem of the problem.

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ClissAT, Jul 13, 2016

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Mark: Jul 16, 2016

Tip Chooks scratching the mulch away from under garden trees

Great to see you're thinking like a chook.

I placed large reo wire around a section I couldn't board, they couldn't scratch as it wasn't as fulfilling for them. They had plenty of other areas...

Great to see you're thinking like a chook.

I placed large reo wire around a section I couldn't board, they couldn't scratch as it wasn't as fulfilling for them. They had plenty of other areas to scratch. I've moved from there and the tenant who lives there has a dog who ripped all the...

Great to see you're thinking like a chook.

I placed large reo wire around a section I couldn't board, they couldn't scratch as it wasn't as fulfilling for them. They had plenty of other areas to scratch. I've moved from there and the tenant...

Great to see you're thinking like a chook.

I placed large reo wire around a section I couldn't board, they couldn't scratch as it wasn't as fulfilling for them. They had plenty of other areas...

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ClissAT, Jul 13, 2016

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Ann@Monto: Jul 16, 2016

Idea for feeding greens to chooks

Ohhh, I get it now lol...

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ClissAT, Jun 24, 2016

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Mark: Jul 6, 2016

No name 48 egg incubator (JN 848?) automatic turner not working

Yeah that's a sensible thing to do. Best of luck with your hatch out.

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Jason McCarthy, Oct 6, 2015

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Mark: Jul 6, 2016

Chat about keeping quail on radio

Unfortunately, I can't find the email from the guy I purchased the eggs from in March 2015

Sorry about that... But there are a few selling eggs on Gumtree that look ok here's the link to the...

Unfortunately, I can't find the email from the guy I purchased the eggs from in March 2015

Sorry about that... But there are a few selling eggs on Gumtree that look ok here's the link to the Gumtree search page. The price for a dozen eggs range from about $8 to $16, which is more cost...

Unfortunately, I can't find the email from the guy I purchased the eggs from in March 2015

Sorry about that... But there are a few selling eggs on Gumtree that look ok here's the link to the Gumtree search page. The price for a dozen eggs...

Unfortunately, I can't find the email from the guy I purchased the eggs from in March 2015

Sorry about that... But there are a few selling eggs on Gumtree that look ok here's the link to the...

Mark, Jun 23, 2016

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Mark: Jun 30, 2016

Is my duck egg dead???

Hi Alison, it's hard to tell because looks and movement aren't always 100% right when telling if an egg has died. Also, depending on the breed duck eggs hatch out around 25 - 35 days give or...

Hi Alison, it's hard to tell because looks and movement aren't always 100% right when telling if an egg has died. Also, depending on the breed duck eggs hatch out around 25 - 35 days give or take a few days so at 25 it would be premature to right-off the egg just yet. What breed is it? If...

Hi Alison, it's hard to tell because looks and movement aren't always 100% right when telling if an egg has died. Also, depending on the breed duck eggs hatch out around 25 - 35 days give or take a few days so at 25 it would be premature to...

Hi Alison, it's hard to tell because looks and movement aren't always 100% right when telling if an egg has died. Also, depending on the breed duck eggs hatch out around 25 - 35 days give or...

Alison, Jun 21, 2016

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Mark: Jun 21, 2016

Quals vs. Chickens?

Some really good statistics there! I suppose they will be a very good option for the debate people are having on how we will feed the earth in 2050 considering there will be 9.6 billion of us!

James P, May 16, 2016

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James P: Jun 6, 2016

No Name Incubator Cooking Eggs?

It's amazing what people find in their compost heaps

I've not seen that particular fault before (commonly incubators don't heat high enough) but I assume the thermostat on this occasion failed...

It's amazing what people find in their compost heaps

I've not seen that particular fault before (commonly incubators don't heat high enough) but I assume the thermostat on this occasion failed to see the set temp and kept climbing up to the max setting. Perhaps it was a once off computer...

It's amazing what people find in their compost heaps

I've not seen that particular fault before (commonly incubators don't heat high enough) but I assume the thermostat on this occasion failed to see the set temp and kept climbing up to the max...

It's amazing what people find in their compost heaps

I've not seen that particular fault before (commonly incubators don't heat high enough) but I assume the thermostat on this occasion failed...

Jason McCarthy, Jun 3, 2016

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Mark: Jun 4, 2016

Grain Weevil

I just have the bag in the shed, no containers, so it's gets eaten by mice and rats,.... yeah I've been meaning to get a big container :oops:

.... not too much of a problem in the suburbs.

I just have the bag in the shed, no containers, so it's gets eaten by mice and rats,.... yeah I've been meaning to get a big container :oops:

.... not too much of a problem in the suburbs.

I just have the bag in the shed, no containers, so it's gets eaten by mice and rats,.... yeah I've been meaning to get a big container :oops:

.... not too much of a problem in the suburbs.

I just have the bag in the shed, no containers, so it's gets eaten by mice and rats,.... yeah I've been meaning to get a big container :oops:

.... not too much of a problem in the suburbs.

stevo, May 30, 2016

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stevo: May 31, 2016

Our Chook Journey

It's very handy having a builder hubby to make the pen custom made to your own specs - how cool! I don't see a problem with populating your pen with chickens at different pol ages I would buy...

It's very handy having a builder hubby to make the pen custom made to your own specs - how cool! I don't see a problem with populating your pen with chickens at different pol ages I would buy them all at once and put them in together. The Australorps will always be bigger than the Lowmans...

It's very handy having a builder hubby to make the pen custom made to your own specs - how cool! I don't see a problem with populating your pen with chickens at different pol ages I would buy them all at once and put them in together. The...

It's very handy having a builder hubby to make the pen custom made to your own specs - how cool! I don't see a problem with populating your pen with chickens at different pol ages I would buy...

Gaillygirl, May 2, 2016

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Mark: May 27, 2016

Different coturnix Quail types, breeds, varieties

Hi everyone, this thread as titled will discuss different breeds of coturnix (Japanese) quail. We can share new varieties we have found or our own mixed mongrels and talk generally about breeding...

Hi everyone, this thread as titled will discuss different breeds of coturnix (Japanese) quail. We can share new varieties we have found or our own mixed mongrels and talk generally about breeding quail. I'll start with a video I made on the different varieties of quail I'm keeping at the...

Hi everyone, this thread as titled will discuss different breeds of coturnix (Japanese) quail. We can share new varieties we have found or our own mixed mongrels and talk generally about breeding quail. I'll start with a video I made on the...

Hi everyone, this thread as titled will discuss different breeds of coturnix (Japanese) quail. We can share new varieties we have found or our own mixed mongrels and talk generally about breeding...

Mark, May 19, 2016

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Mark: May 19, 2016

Thermal Solar Bee Hive

Well if the mite continues gaining ground on bees all around the world as expected then there will have to be a crisis point whereby governments concentrate efforts to find a solution because the...

Well if the mite continues gaining ground on bees all around the world as expected then there will have to be a crisis point whereby governments concentrate efforts to find a solution because the threat of honey bees going extinct is too disastrous to contemplate letting happen.

Well if the mite continues gaining ground on bees all around the world as expected then there will have to be a crisis point whereby governments concentrate efforts to find a solution because the threat of honey bees going extinct is too...

Well if the mite continues gaining ground on bees all around the world as expected then there will have to be a crisis point whereby governments concentrate efforts to find a solution because the...

stevo, May 15, 2016

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Mark: May 16, 2016

Question Chick with swollen/irritated eye?

That's awesome! Great pic showing the improvement James

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James P, Apr 11, 2016

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Mark: May 4, 2016

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My backyard

I suppose the beauty of it is that you can keep chickens according to your budget and if it means only keeping a few scratching in the backyard with a makeshift box as a coop or building a super...

I suppose the beauty of it is that you can keep chickens according to your budget and if it means only keeping a few scratching in the backyard with a makeshift box as a coop or building a super pen, everyone can enjoy keeping chickens if they really want. Your pics look better on a PC (I hate...

I suppose the beauty of it is that you can keep chickens according to your budget and if it means only keeping a few scratching in the backyard with a makeshift box as a coop or building a super pen, everyone can enjoy keeping chickens if they...

I suppose the beauty of it is that you can keep chickens according to your budget and if it means only keeping a few scratching in the backyard with a makeshift box as a coop or building a super...