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24/07/2026

When your Husband doesn't want his photo on the website anymore so you have to improvise... 😂

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07/07/2026

Happy International Chocolate Day!!!

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23/06/2026

The headlines are alarming — but here's what's actually happening.
H5N1 has been confirmed in two wild seabirds near Esperance, WA.

There are currently no detections in any Australian poultry. Your eggs and chicken are safe.

What you CAN do right now is tighten up your biosecurity. We've broken it all down — including a simple checklist and the latest timeline as it develops.

H5N1 bird flu has arrived in Australia. Here's what backyard chicken keepers need to know — updated as the situation develops. Biosecurity advice, timeline and more.

21/06/2026

OMG!!! 😍😍😍🤣🤣🤣

I'm so in love with this borderline useless, incredibly ugly but completely necessary paper towel holder!!!
Who else *needs* one?

Credit - Mary J. Wiggins

20/06/2026

CONFIRMED - H5N1 Bird Flu found in WA

Please note, the two birds that have tested positive are on a remote beach in remote WA (more than 700km from Perth - so a long way). At this stage it has not spread to any other birds, mammals or poultry.

As you can see, Australian authorities are well positioned to manage/plan/execute and determine risk of it spreading from WA. The outbreaks in Meredith (VIC) two years ago out started a range of measures to manage the potential/eventual spread of the H5N1 strain into Australia.

Now is the time to ensure your coop/run area is covered in bird netting and practice good biosecurity measures and basic hygiene when handling birds and eggs.

These are all basic measures that are recommended at all times but it is better to be aware of your practices and improve where necessary.

20/06/2026

Please note, the two birds that have tested positive are on a remote beach in remote WA (more than 700km from Perth - so a long way). At this stage it has not spread to any other birds, mammals or poultry.

As you can see, Australian authorities are well positioned to manage/plan/execute and determine risk of it spreading from WA. The outbreaks in Meredith (VIC) two years ago out started a range of measures to manage the potential/eventual spread of the H5N1 strain into Australia.

Now is the time to ensure your coop/run area is covered in bird netting and practice good biosecurity measures and basic hygiene when handling birds and eggs.

These are all basic measures that are recommended at all times but it is better to be aware of your practices and improve where necessary.

The virus, found in a migratory bird in Esperance, raises concerns for the poultry industry despite Australia having spent years preparing for such a biosecurity breach.

20/06/2026

📍📍CONFIRMED - Detection of H5 bird flu in Australia📍📍

On 20 June 2026, a detection of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza (bird flu) was confirmed by the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in single brown skua (migratory seabird) in Western Australia.

This is the highly pathogenic strain of concern that has been circulating globally and is the first detection in Australia.

The wild bird was found sick in -an isolated area in southern Western Australia on 14 June 2026.

As of 20 June 2026, ACDP is also testing samples taken from a sick giant petrel from the same region that returned a suspect positive result at the Western Australian government lab. These species are migratory seabirds that occasionally visit southern Australia.

There have been no detections in poultry and there is no evidence of mortalities in other species at this time.

The Australian Centre for Disease Control advises that H5 bird flu is a low health risk to the public as it rarely affects humans. Food Standards Australia and New Zealand advise that bird flu is not a food safety risk for chicken meat and eggs if they are handled and cooked correctly. Further information can be found at: Australian Centre for Disease Control and Food Standards Australia New Zealand.

The Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has responded swiftly to the detection and is leading response activities on the ground. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is supporting the response through national coordination. A key priority is to undertake surveillance to determine the extent of infection in wildlife.

Australia is well prepared to respond to H5 bird flu and has well-established national response arrangements in place to respond to animal disease incidents.

What you can do
The community is encouraged to report any dead or sick birds or animals showing signs of bird flu.

If you see multiple sick or dead birds or other animals, do not touch them.

Avoid contact. Record what you see. Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 from anywhere in Australia.

Up to date information can be found here -

Bird flu (Avian influenza)

19/06/2026

🚨🐔 H5 Bird Flu — What's Actually Happening in WA (And What It Means for Your Flock)

You may have seen the news today about a suspected H5 avian influenza detection in Western Australia. We know many of you will have questions, so here's what we actually know right now.

✅ A single migratory seabird (a brown skua) was found sick in Cape Le Grand National Park in remote southern WA
✅ It's a SUSPECTED positive — confirmation results from CSIRO are expected Saturday
✅ There is NO evidence of infection in any poultry
✅ There is NO evidence of mass bird mortality in the area

Australia has long been the only continent without a confirmed mainland H5 case, and our governments have been actively preparing for this possibility for years — tightening biosecurity, testing shorebirds, and developing national response plans. This surveillance system working as intended is exactly how this suspected case was found.

For backyard flock keepers, our advice is straightforward — now is a great time to review and tighten your biosecurity basics:

🔒 Limit contact between your flock and wild birds
🔒 Cover your chicken run with bird netting to prevent wild bird access
🔒 Keep feed and water sources undercover or indoors
🔒 Check your birds daily — know what normal looks like so you catch anything unusual early
🔒 Quarantine any new birds before introducing them to your flock
🔒 Keep coops, yards and equipment clean

If you see multiple sick or dead wild birds, don't touch them. Photograph from a safe distance, note your location, and report at birdflu.gov.au or call the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

We will continue to share accurate, up-to-date information from official sources as this situation develops. In the meantime — don't panic, do stay informed, and keep chickening on. 🐓

For more information - https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/pests-diseases-weeds/animal/avian-influenza/about

06/04/2026

Big news from the Sydney Royal Show! 🎉

NSW poultry breeder Peel Ridge Stud Waterfowl has absolutely smashed records, with a pair of African Geese selling for an incredible $7,100.

A huge congratulations on this outstanding achievement — and honestly, just look at them… truly amazing fowl! 👏🪿

28/01/2026

Tonight we had the pleasure of meeting Ross Weber, who has been breeding poultry for more than 70 years!!!!

Came home with Matilda the Silver Spangled Hamburg and Jacqueline the French Marans pullet. Check out that leg feathering, so stunning! 😍😍😍

They more than likely won't lay until next Spring but that's okay, they'll be nice and mature.