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The mountain pygmy-possum (Burramys parvus) was thought to be extinct, but was discovered as a living animal in 1966. Restricted to the high country of Victoria and New South Wales, it is the only alpine dependent mammal in Australia and the only marsupial that...
Scott Cam’s weekend assignment was to build a hutch suitable for either guinea pigs (also called cavies) or rabbits. His design, which he described as the ‘Rolls Royce’ version, cost just under $200. It featured a closed-in sleeping area, ventilated...
Number 1: Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever makes an ideal family pet. It is sound, good tempered, good with children, loyal, eager to please and easy to train. Maintenance is low – a weekly brush is adequate, although the coat does shed a lot of hair. Golden...
Breed: Cairn Terrier Temperament: bold and alert Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families and the active elderly History A Cairn is a Scottish word for a formation of rocks piled on top of each other to identify boundaries and marks graves....
Breed: Australian Stock Horse Temperament: calm, intelligent and responsive Cost: $1500 – $30,000 Lifespan: up to 30 years Maintenance: high by pet standards Recommended for: general horse enthusiasts History During the First World War, the Australian Light...
Don’s tips Knowing a few tricks of the trade will make all the difference around your house and garden. Here are some of Don’s best tips on lawns, plants, pets and tool care. Mowing lawn It is important not to cut the lawn too short. Don’s tip is to...
Geoff’s Chook Pen Challenge Several weeks ago on Burke’s Backyard, Geoff Jansz invited viewers to write and tell him if they thought their chook pen was better looking than the one shown on the program. We’ve had a fantastic response, in fact all the...
Maria and Kosta’s Garden
These tips from Rebecca Harris will help you with the selection, training and care of your pets. Don
This guide is produced from all viewer feedback emailed to us and does not have any endorsement from ourselves. A.J Magnay Timber and Hardware, 2 Macauley Street, North Lismore, NSW, Phone: (02) 66215549 If you want to build or renovate your first stop should...