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Breed: Pekin, Saxony, Indian Runner ducksTemperament: Pekin and Saxony: friendly, placid. Indian Runner: excitable, timidCost: from $20Lifespan: 7-10 years Maintenance: mediumRecommended for: hobbyists, fenced...

Breed: FaverolleTemperament: placidCost: $30Lifespan: 5-7 yearsRecommended for: backyarders AppearanceThe Faverolle is a deep chested bird with a thick rectangular body and an unusual owl-like feathered face. They have small ear-lobes and wattles partly concealed by the muffling, and a...

Breed: Faverolles chickens  Temperament: placid  Cost: around $30  Lifespan: 5-7 years Recommended for: backyarders ...

Finches Breed: FinchesTemperament: TimidCost: from $10-$100 or more for a pairLifespan: 5 yearsRecommended for: Beginners to experienced bird keepersMaintenance: Low-med History There is a large range of finches available in specialist...

Hybrid chooks Whether they’re called ISAbrown, Hy-line, Hisex or Lohmann, the red plumaged commercial hybrids are fantastic layers that adapt well to backyards or the farm. Hybrids are usually sold as point-of-lay pullets (14-18 weeks) and cost around...

Indian Runner Duck Breed: Indian Runner Duck Temperament: excitable, timid but can be tamed Cost: From around $6 for a pet to $50 for show quality Lifespan: 8 - 10 years Recommended for: fenced gardens...

Breed: Jacobin pigeonTemperament: self containedCost: From $50 to $200 eachLifespan: 10 yearsRecommended for: enthusiasts HistoryJacobin pigeons were named after the Jacobin order of monks who date from 1100 and were known for their distinctive hooded habits. According to...

Keeping Ducks Temperament: friendly, messy, lovableCost: $20 plusLifespan: 7 yearsRecommended for: Backyarders, hobbyistsMaintenance: Medium Many people dream one day of having...

A lemon tree, a barbecue, and a couple of chooks scratching about is what makes an Australian backyard feel like home. Chooks make wonderful pets and contribute to the household. They reduce compost, are keen gardeners (in both consuming pests...

A lemon tree, a barbecue, and a couple of chooks scratching about is what makes an Australian backyard feel like home. Chooks make wonderful pets and contribute to the household. They reduce compost, are keen gardeners (in both consuming pests...