Scott Cam excelled himself with this magnificent chook shed! It’s the centrepiece of our makeover and appears as if it has been there for a hundred years. Chook pen details Size: 4.4m wide x 2.7m high Materials: recycled hardwood posts (90x90mm); recycled cypress pine...
Rebecca Harris looked at some of the latest gizmos and gadgets for pets.
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During his visit to Kosciuszko National Park, Don met with Glenn Sanecki, a PhD student at the Australian National University. Glenn is studying small animals that stay active throughout winter, particularly those that live under the snow. These ‘winter active’...
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...
These tips from Rebecca Harris will help you with the selection, training and care of your pets. Don
Feeding Lorikeets Even though there are some concerns about feeding native birds, there is no scientific evidence that it causes any harm. In fact, home owners assist in the survival of native birds by offering them food, water and shelter, protecting their nesting...
Don debunked some of those dodgy myths about pet breeds and pet keeping. Myth: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Fact: Old dogs can be trained and most respond well to modern training methods involving positive reinforcement (rewards). That is how Don trained...
‘Burke’s Backyard’ recently visited the home of an unusual miniature pony called Splash. The pony was born in a swimming pool (hence her name) and is not just domesticated but actually enjoys life indoors with her human family. She enjoys a beer,...