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Mary-Anne The Old Chook Wants Chooks

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Help! The old Chook has decided she wants a couple of Chooks. Are they allowed, according to Darwin council Laws, in Stuart Park? And if so, can anyone recommend a good breed for the area? Also if they are allowed, who would like to come build her a coop?
 
Ms Sue said:
We had these and the kids love them
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I presently breed Silkies. They are gorgeous and so easy to tame. I had a pm yesterday saying councils won't allow but if there is no rooster and we have a discussion with the neighbours and they don't mind, I believe, Silkies would be the way to go :)
 
I had bantams (little chickens) and a Skilie we called 'Goat' growing up. Tania is right they are lovely pets and easy to tame!
I would pop two of their eggs in place of one chicken egg when cooking!
 
As kids my dad always had Leghorn chooks. We had about a dozen of them and a dozen Australorps as well and they were in the Singapore so it would be good for Darwin's weather too. here below are some photo's of them...

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I found this on a Darwin Vet Website regarding suitable breeds for Darwin renowned for their eggs. You guys are so lucky!! I wish we could have chickens here!!

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What do you want from keeping chickens?
Which breed or type of chicken will suit you best will largely depend upon why you wish to keep chickens. Obviously, if you are looking for a constant supply of tasty eggs, you will need a breed renowned for good laying, British Sussex, Dutch Welsummer, Leghorns, Anconas, Minorcas for example. The utility breeds can offer an even more prolific return, with American Rhode Island Red, Wyandotte and New Hampshire Red being particularly impressive. However if your choice is based on out-and-out laying performance, then a hybrid chicken, designed specifically for this job, will reward you with an almost limitless supply of eggs.
 
I was on a private property on Rowley rd Oakford yesterday servicing a client,the size of this property was as large a a stadium,I was greeted by this huge peacock on the private drive way,further down horses,and the biggest chook pen I seen atlest about 30 birds in it I can see Mary Anne's view.
 
kneaded relief said:
I was on a private property on Rowley rd Oakford yesterday servicing a client,the size of this property was as large a a stadium,I was greeted by this huge peacock on the private drive way,further down horses,and the biggest chook pen I seen atlest about 30 birds in it I can see Mary Anne's view.
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For gawds sake do not get a Peacock and or hens They have one of the worst calls going and damn loud
 
Be careful what you ask for I asked for a big cock once and got one
Now I'm terrified to go into the coop The big mongrel hides just waiting to go me
 
kneaded relief said:
I was on a private property on Rowley rd Oakford yesterday servicing a client,the size of this property was as large a a stadium,I was greeted by this huge peacock on the private drive way,further down horses,and the biggest chook pen I seen atlest about 30 birds in it I can see Mary Anne's view.
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I hope you've not been too accurate describing the property (I hope there wasn't a peacock there - not too many properties have one in that area and I sense a breach of discretion on your part).
Friendly advice/observation - you need to be careful. Cheers.
 
Rowley Road is rather remote even though its not that far from Perth and the Freeway...
 
Phoebe said:
Rowley Road is rather remote even though its not that far from Perth and the Freeway...
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I feel that anyone on TS that's a friend, neighbour or serviceman could immediately identify the property - especially in that area. I, myself, have clients in that area (not that one tho').
 
MrLittle said:
I feel that anyone on TS that's a friend, neighbour or serviceman could immediately identify the property - especially in that area. I, myself, have clients in that area (not that one tho').
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I basically know most roads and been down most roads around that area between rowley roads and pinjarra/baldivis, serpentine too, these roads before the freeway was put in were back roads home late at night ;) and even with the freeway cutting them in half or making some into cul de sacs the houses along these roads are basically the same there has not been too many new builds along them....

This area at 3am is magical.... if you know the area you know what I mean enough said....... especially the road that ends up at lakes road .... ;) google maps...
 
In the last couple of days I've been up and down most of those to. Rapids, hopelands, kargotich, Hopkinson, Karnup - all hours day and night. Use them often enough also when freeway is at a standstill. It's great to get that country feel especially during a misty dawn.
 
Happy2 do i look like a lady that needs a cock, hens are what I want........maybe some little chickens, oh shit, i can't have chickens with out cock.
 
Members I do not need rooster talk, what i wanted to find out was the best chooks for the weather in Darwin, the cleaniest, the prettiest and the tastiest, because if they don't lay eggs I'll cut their heads off and make chicken soup.
Stop hogging my thread.......
 
Okay Okay MAK We listen and obey

I have friends in kununarra the 5 breeds recommended to them by the local s were

Rhode island Reds

Fayoumi But they need a lot of space

New hampshire Red

Brahma (Dont ask for Brahman or you will get a bigger critter than you hoped for) and last but not least the Leghorn
 
Sorry MA.

Didn't mean to be cocky lol

I've done some research and Silkie Bantams would be fine. I also have them at home. On really hot days I put the sprinkler on for them here and that would do fine for them up there. (I admit I threw the question at some people on a Poultry website I'm on).

They require approximately 2 to 3 square metres for a pair. Cute, cuddly, very friendly, not to noisy, don't eat to much and are quite low maintenance. They also live for up to 9 years.

The eggs are a little smaller than normal chook eggs but are still very adequate.

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Leghorns, tend to be a bit flighty and nervous, aren't big eaters, require little maintenance, need approximately 4 to 5 square metres per pair and don't go broody. They live up to 5 years.

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Rhode Island Reds are classed as large, eat quite a bit, require medium maintenance, hens are docile (Roosters are aggressive), require 4 to 5 square metres per pair and live to approx 5 years.

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New Hampshire Reds are quite aggressive, need lots of space and live to approximately 5 years. They are quite a high maintenance bird.

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Brahma hens grow quite large, have a good temperament, require lots of space and are big eaters. Live to approximately 6.

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Fayoumis have a great temperament but are recommended for big free range blocks.

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Spanish Arcuana's are small eaters, need approx 3 to 4 square metres per pair, require little maintenace, pale lavender in colour, are friendly, lay blue or green eggs and live 8 to 12 years.

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I hope this information is helpful :)
 
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I totally agree with you Happy2, but I didn't have to do the research so we are even....chuckle. I like the Rhode Island Red's the best, the Silkie's look like cats not chickens, so now i need to find a nice chicken coop for my two pairs of Rhode Island Reds.
Someone said that you get more bugs with chooks, surely the chooks eat the bugs.
 
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