While there is a difference of opinion on whether or not there are still Aylesbury Ducks in Australia, these white ducks may be hybrids or purebred “English Ducks”. Pekin and Aylesbury are both known as “English Ducks” and those in Australia ma …

There are two types of Appenzeller  their feathers and the head looks like they are wearing a fancy bonnet. The Barthuhner looks like it has a puffed out beard due to puffy feathers under the beak. These chickens are available in Blue, Black, …

The Ancona chicken breed is originally from Italy and named after the port of Ancona. These chickens are usually a mottled black and white in colour and have a single or rose comb. Their legs are yellow and mottled with black and are not feathered. T …

The Andalusia chicken originates in the Mediterranean and is still found in some regions although they have become more rare in this part of the world over the years. They are a stunning looking chicken and the breed is an ancient one. These chickens …

Thanks to companion planting, organic gardens have flourished for most small scale farmers without the need of artificial fertilizers or pesticides.Companion planting is planting a garden where all the plants mutually benefit each other. While …

The breakdown of our food growing systems poses one of the biggest threats to our survival. Our existence depends upon our agricultural systems, but what do our agricultural systems depend on? The answer: water, air and soil. These basic e …

Owning your own chickens right in your own backyard no longer needs to be just a dream. Even if you have a small yard you can still get fresh eggs every day. Bantam chickens are small and compact and do well in a small urban backyard. Bantams …