Choosing the right breed for your Australian property — comparisons, suitability ratings and decision guides.
Choosing the right sheep breed is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make when setting up a small farm. Get it right, and your sheep will thrive with relatively low inputs, produce well, and suit your land and lifestyle.…
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Huacaya or suri — the most important decision for any new alpaca keeper. A practical comparison of fleece, temperament, market access and management for Australian conditions.
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Choosing the right goat breed is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a new goat keeper. The wrong breed for your purpose, climate, or management style can make goat keeping frustrating and expensive. The right breed makes…
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If you've ever cracked open a duck egg, you'll know immediately why so many Australian backyard keepers and small-scale farmers are making the switch from chickens. Duck eggs are larger, richer, and have a higher yolk-to-white ratio that makes them…
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Walk into any backyard chicken forum, show up at an agricultural show, or ask at your local produce store, and you'll quickly discover that Australian chicken keepers have very strong opinions about which breeds lay best. The truth is that…
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