Breed: New Zealand Huntaway, New Zealand HeaderTemperament: intelligent, very trainableCost: from $(NZ)250Lifespan: 12-13 years Maintenance: lowRecommended for: sheep stations ...
Terrariums and old aquariums make ideal insect houses as long as they are securely covered. Fly screen is a good option keeping the insects in and allowing air circulation. Cheap plastic pet containers cost around $10-$15 from pet shops, or...
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...
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....
Breed: Lizard speciesTemperament: skittish, calmer with handlingCosts: dragon types from $55, goannas from $700Lifespan: 15 years+Maintenance: highRecommended for: enthusiasts Did you know there are probably more people owning Australian native reptiles overseas than there are at home? As wildlife...
Breed: MouseTemperament: CuriousMaintenance: MediumLifespan: 2-3 yearsCost: $2-$20Recommended for: 5 years+ BackgroundAlthough the wide range of pet mice available these days may appear to be completely different from your average brown house mouse, they are very much the same....
Breed: MiceTemperament: inquisitive and sociableCost: low - mediumLifespan: 2-3 years Maintenance: $2.00 -$6.00Recommended for: children over 5 years, apartments ...
Miniature Herefords look just like smaller versions of traditional Herefords with rich red coats, and white face, belly and markings. The ideal size for Miniature Herefords is around 1 metre (ie: 100cm) tall. Seamus, the young bull shown,...
Breed: Polish ChooksTemperament: Can be flightyCost: $30 plusLifespan: Seven yearsRecommended for: Experienced breeders Appearance Polish Chooks have a crest or hat of feathers on their head which looks like a pompom. They have long,...
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Nasturtiums
While lots of vegies are great plants to get kids started on, nasturtiums are excellent flowers for kids to have their first go at growing, too. Click here for more