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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 and providing manure)...
Breed: Australian Shepherd Temperament: biddable, active Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: acreages, active families & agility enthusiasts Dumpage rate: low Popularity: increasing Ranking: 118 out of 174 Maintenance: medium Appearance The Australian Shepherd...
Breed: Belgian Shepherd Temperament: protective, wary Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: responsible families Maintenance: medium Dumpage rate: low Appearance There are four types of Belgian Shepherd, but the only differences between them is their coat colour and...
Breed: Bloodhound Temperament: Active, stubborn Lifespan: 8-10 years Recommended: Active people Dumpage rate: Low Maintenance: Medium Tracking and training The Bloodhound’s scenting reputation is second to none with an olfactory ability claimed to be three...
To find out more about birds and bird watching ‘Burke’s Backyard’ visited bird expert and author, Graham Pizzey at his home at Dunkeld, 250km west of Melbourne in Victoria. Graham is fascinated by birds and has watched them all his life. He has just...
Giant Spiders ‘Burke’s Backyard’ has a message for all ‘arachnophobes’ (those who fear spiders): steer clear of the Australian Museum at College Street in Sydney this summer. Those who love spiders however will enjoy a new display at the...
Giant Wood Moths Qantas Amazing Australia Recently on ‘Burke’s Backyard’ Don and Dr Geoff Monteith, Senior Curator of Insects at the Queensland Museum, went on the hunt for the Giant Wood Moth, which is a fascinating part of garden ecology....
Herbal Pet Remedies Many pet owners are using herbal medicines and alternative remedies for their animals. According to vet Dr Rob Zammit, while some of these products can be very helpful, others are actually harmful to pets. Without professional advice and correct...
Whether they are fashionable or not, everyone has at least one indoor plant lurking somewhere in their house. Most indoor plants have a limited life and keeping them healthy inside can be difficult. Happy plant One popular indoor plant is the Chinese happy plant,...
A recent article in New Scientist magazine published research undertaken by D. Goodwin, J. Bradshaw and S. Wickens from the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Southampton in Great Britain. The research examined basic genetic behaviour in dogs and showed some...