Inverell Barnyard

13/10/2026

⚖️🐾 Pet Obesity Awareness Day 🐾⚖️

Did you know that roughly 59% of dogs and 61% of cats are classed as overweight or obese?

Today aims to bring awareness to the many health problems associated with overweight pets such as diabetes, worsened arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, and a shorter lifespan.

Testing if your furry friend is on the podgy side is easy! Simply place your fingers on your pets ribs and voilà! You should be able to easily feel their ribs without being able to see them sharply.

If you have any questions about your pets weight, diet, or exercise needs our expert staff are always happy to have a chat 🩵💬

12/10/2026

11/10/2026

Congratulations to the Winner of our birthday colouring competion is Maddison Waddell
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08/10/2026

Snakes are in store now! Come down for some great information and have your photo taken 🐍

08/10/2026

🧠🔎 Did you know chickens were domesticated approximately 3,500 years ago in South East Asia?

Studies suggest that domestication of the red junglefowl in modern day Thailand gave rise to the chickens we have today, who then spread across regions of Asia and interbred with local species of junglefowl! This resulted in the formation of genetically and geographically distinct groups with the Australian Poultry Standard recognising 60 different breeds and an estimated 1,600 total breeds across the world!