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  • Australian Finches

    Breed: Australian Finches Temperament: Active, independent Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 5-7 years Cost: $15 (Zebra pair); $70 (Gouldian pair) Recommended for:... read more

  • Oriental Shorthair Cats

    Oriental Shorthair Cats Breed: Oriental Shorthair CatTemperament: playful and affectionateCost: from $300 to $500Recommended for: couples and familiesMaintenance: low Appearance... read more

  • Cochin Chickens

    Cochin Chickens Breed: Cochins (pronounced ‘coach-ins’)Temperament: docile, gentleCost: $150.00Maintenance: low-mediumLifespan: 8-10 yearsRecommended for: breeders and families History Cochins (pronounced ‘coach-ins’)... read more
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    Cockatiels

    Breed: Cockatiel Temperament: usually affectionate, individuals can vary Cost: from $20-$100 for pets, more for show quality Lifespan: 15 years... read more
  • Lorikeet

    Lorikeets – Rainbow and Scaly-breasted

    Breed: Lorikeets Temperament: gregarious and trainable Maintenance: medium-high Cost: $50-$6500 Lifespan: 7-9 years Recommended for: beginners to experienced birdkeepers History... read more

  • Abyssinian Cats

    Breed: Abyssinian Temperament: loving, active, playful Maintenance: low Lifespan: 12 years Recommended for: cat lovers and families The Abyssinian is... read more

  • Birman Cats

    Breed: Birman Temperament: affectionate, docile Maintenance: medium Cost: $480 Lifespan: 13-15 years Recommended for: families According to Buddhist legend the... read more

  • Red-back Without Red Back

    Red-back Without Red Back Red-backs (Latrodectus hasseltii) are usually glossy black, with a distinctive red/orange stripe on the abdomen. However,... read more

  • Dog Mat

    Dog Mat Rita Hill created a soft, fleecy mat for her dog. Sparky needed a medium-sized mat, but it’s easy... read more

  • Snails, Slugs and Slime

    Snails, Slugs and Slime Snails and slugs are very successful members of the mollusc family. They have brown or grey,... read more

  • Satin Bowerbird

    Satin Bowerbird Paul and Chris Coffey contacted ‘Burke’s Backyard’ to tell us that satin bowerbirds were constructing a bower in... read more

  • Fostering Cubs

    Fostering Cubs Fiona Fearon and Rob Zammit are hand-rearing two tiger cubs. When only a few days old, the tiny... read more