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Crimson Rosella on White Cedar
Don pointed out a group of Crimson rosellas feeding on the fruits of a white cedar tree. It is well... read more -
Dr Rob Zammit’s New Book
Over the years, Burke’s Backyard veterinary consultant, Dr Rob Zammit, has been asked hundreds of questions about dogs. The good... read more -
Feeding Kookaburras
Don advised against feeding meat-eating birds such as kookaburras, currawongs and butcherbirds. They include small birds in their diets, so... read more -
Ball Loving Pigeon
Morrie McGowan wrote to Burke’s Backyard to tell us about his Roller pigeon hybrid, Rolly. Rolly is strangely attracted to... read more -
Baby Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo – Update
Three weeks ago Don showed a baby Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo that he’d bred. The tiny chick, which was living in a... read more -
Black-bellied Swamp Snake
John Dengate picked up a black-bellied swamp snake. These snakes are not highly venomous, but they do bite and victims... read more -
Bombardier Beetles
John Dengate met Jodi Rowley, from the Australian Museum, at Long Reef Golf Course. There they found a bombardier beetle... read more -
Agility for Dogs
There are over 3 million pet dogs in Australia, with around 38% of households keeping a dog. However, backyards are... read more -
Baby Red-tailed Black Cockatoo
In our segment Don showed a baby Red-tailed Black Cockatoo that had been bred in captivity. It was a curious... read more -
Opportunistic Animals
Don believes that the original concept of conservation was wrong, because the world is changing. There is really no part... read more -
Selkirk Cats
Breed: Selkirk cats Temperament: placid, love companionship Cost: $300 (pet) $500 (show) Lifespan: up to 15 years Maintenance: low (shorthair) medium (longhair) Recommended for: anyone who... read more
