Choose the right chickens for your backyard | Beneficial animals and insects | Gardening Australia

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Costa heads to Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula to meet a woman with a passion for poultry, and profiles the best backyard breeds. And why wouldn’t you want them? Sure, they provide us with eggs, but they are also champion composters, perfect pest control, living fertiliser factories, and pretty great pets.
Fleur Baker knows chickens, having kept them for the bulk of her life. Self-described ‘Head Chook’ at her property, Fleur has been recommending chickens for schools, community gardens and private properties for many years, and has some clucking great suggestions for people looking to keep their own chooks.
Consider Your Climate
Fleur has several criteria that people should consider when picking poultry as a pet, with the first being considering your climatic conditions. Choose a chook that suits your climate, with some better able to handle heat and cool over others.
Cool Climate Cluckers - Most chooks cope fairly well with cooler areas, provided they can roost some