The Locke View Poultry Zoo

25/08/2024

If you are popping in today we have a limited amount of raw honey and fresh eggs available in our display area..

23/08/2024

Love this!! We have been recycling our egg shells for years but this article has so many more fantastic ideas!! 🐣🐣🐔🐔🐓🐓💖💖😀😀

15 Genius Ways to Use Eggshells : They will change your home and Garden
Eggshells are often discarded without a second thought, but they are incredibly versatile and can be used in various clever ways. Here are 15 genius ways to use eggshells that might make you think twice before tossing them in the trash:
1. Garden Fertilizer: Crushed eggshells are a great addition to your garden soil. They provide calcium, which is essential for plant growth. Simply crush the shells and sprinkle them around the base of your plants.
2. Pest Control: Eggshells can deter pests like slugs, snails, and even cats. Scatter crushed shells around your garden to create a barrier that these pests won’t cross.
3. Compost Enhancer: Add eggshells to your compost pile. They break down and help balance the pH of the compost, enriching it with valuable nutrients.
4. Seed Starters: Use eggshells as small pots for starting seeds. They are biodegradable and can be planted directly into the soil when the seedlings are ready, providing an extra boost of calcium to the young plants.
5. Household Cleaner: Crushed eggshells can be used as a gentle abrasive cleaner. Mix them with a little soapy water to scrub pots, pans, and other surfaces without scratching.
6. Face Mask: Create a natural exfoliating face mask by grinding eggshells into a fine powder and mixing them with egg whites. Apply the mixture to your face and let it dry before rinsing off for smoother skin.
7. Laundry Whitener: Add a small mesh bag filled with crushed eggshells to your laundry. The shells help to remove stains and keep whites bright.
8. Natural Drain Cleaner: Ground eggshells can help keep your pipes clean. When mixed with warm water and dish soap, they can scrub away residue and prevent clogs.
9. Calcium Supplement for Pets: Crush eggshells into a fine powder and sprinkle a small amount over your pet’s food. It’s a great way to add extra calcium to their diet.
10. Coffee Grounds Enhancer: Add crushed eggshells to your coffee grounds before brewing. The shells help reduce the acidity of the coffee, resulting in a smoother taste.
11. Craft Projects: Use eggshells in various craft projects. They can be painted, used in mosaics, or as unique decorations for Easter eggs.
12. Calcium Supplement for Humans: Sterilize and grind eggshells into a fine powder to use as a natural calcium supplement. Add the powder to smoothies, baked goods, or sprinkle over food.
13. Soil Amendment for Tomatoes: Tomato plants benefit significantly from extra calcium. Add crushed eggshells to the planting hole or around the base of the plant to prevent blossom end rot.
14. Bird Feed: Birds need calcium for their eggshells. Sterilize and crush eggshells, then mix them with birdseed to provide a calcium boost for your feathered friends.
15. Household Deodorizer: Place dried eggshells in a bowl or container and put it in your refrigerator or cupboard to absorb odors naturally.
Conclusion
Eggshells are far more useful than most people realize. From gardening and pest control to beauty treatments and craft projects, they offer a multitude of benefits. So next time you crack an egg, think twice before throwing away the shell – it might come in handy

23/08/2024

Some more baby guinea pigs in our display area from tomorrow. We have Guinea pig feed, wormer, drinkers, feeders, treats, bedding and cages/hutches all available for sale. We are your Guinea Pig place to go!!

22/08/2024

This weekends Coop Ready Pullets on Display this weekend!! You’ll find in the mix plenty of our Premium Hybrid Layers in Australorps, Rhode Island Reds and Leghorns, and also Heritage Breed Pullets in Coronation Sussex, Blue/Black Australorps, Rhode Island Reds, New Hampshire, Plymouth Rocks, Black Araucana, Cream Crested Legbars, White Cochin, Exchequer Leghorns, Minorca, Splash Australorps and Olive Egger. Pls PM for our full stocklist.

21/08/2024

Brand new batch of sexed female days olds!! Premium Hybrid Layers in Australorps, Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds. Also available in our display area you can see what these gorgeous chicks grow out to look like as we have them in Coop Ready Pullets 9 to 12 weeks of age. Don’t forget to check out our Fathers Day competition post as there’s some great prizes to be won for your very own Crazy Chicken Dad or Grandad!! Pls PM for today’s stocklist!! And keep on lovin your Chickens!!!🐔🐔🐥🐥🐓🐓🐣🐣🤗🤗💖💖

20/08/2024

We get asked a lot of questions about what medications/first aid is recommended to keep on hand when raising and keeping chickens. And over the years we’ve been relieved and happy when recognising an issue quickly, and in most instances the issue can be resolved. Here is a list of the basic items that we stock that you can create your own “First Aid Box” for your flock.
Amprolium - for Coccidiosis
Piperazine- Wormer
Solvita - Vitamin Supplement
Sulpha3 - Mild Over the Counter Antibiotic
Centrigen Spray - to treat wounds and deter further pecking
Colodial Silver - for mild eye infections/irritations
Canesten Cream - Vent Gleet
Nilstat- Sour Crop
Epsom Salts - Egg Bound
And remember if you’ve ever purchased poultry from us - we will always do our best to steer you in the right direction when dealing with an issue. And if it’s beyond our expertise, then we will recommend you to seek vet assistance- preferably from an Avian Specialist Vet.

19/08/2024

We’ve been receiving a lot of enquiry on our Guinea Pig breeding program. We are so happy to share we have 4 beautiful babies ready for their forever homes. 2 girls and 2 boys/ although baby Guinea pigs are rather unique because they are born with all their fur, it is still
Vitally important that they stay with their Mum for at least 4 weeks to have their Mothers Milk. This is to ensure that they leave with strong immune systems and so they can live a long and happy healthy life. We have a large range of hutches, bedding, feed, treats , wormers and accessories to keep Guinea Pigs.

19/08/2024

It’s that time of the year again!! With Fathers Day approaching we are looking for this years “Crazy Chicken Man of 2024!! If you’d like to win some great poultry accessories as prizes then please send in the most hilarious pic you can find of your man/Dad and his chickens!! We have a 20 kilo water drum and 15 kilos storage port feeder and poultry basket and 20 kilos of Premium Super Poultry Mix for 1st Prize this year. Entries will close Saturday 31/8 and the winner announced on Father’s Day. To enter pls attach your pic to the comments section of this post!!

17/08/2024

How to be a Chicken Whisperer 101…..

17/08/2024

Today’s hatch is out!! We have New Hampshire, Ameraucana Bantams, Plymouth Rocks, Silver Barnevelders, Wyandottes in Gold, Blues and Splash, Speckled Sussex. Australorps in Black and Splash, Buff Orpington, Araucanas in Lavenders and Black, Rhode Island Red, Silkies, Olive Eggers, Exchequer Leghorns. We are your one stop shop for all your brooding equipment, feed, medications and accessories and we provide unlimited and ongoing support and advice! Pls PM for today’s comprehensive stocklist!!

15/08/2024

It’s baby ducking time!!! A brooder full of tiny “quackers” now ready to go in our Display area from today. We have a selection of brooders, lamps and lots of care and advice to share in raising these gorgeous fluff balls!! These Pekin Ducklings make great gardening assistants as they love long grass and will eat your snails and slugs!! Plus they are great waddlers and won’t fly away!!

14/08/2024

Some gorgeous Belgian D’Uccle Bantams - Laying Age available in our display area from today!! We have a large selection of Heritage Breed chicks and pullets and our stocklist is updated daily. Pls PM or text 0418898629 for today’s stocklist! Spring is nearly here!! 🐣🐣🐓🐓💖💖

12/08/2024

Our Coop Ready Pullets are Growing so fast!! We have Premium Hybrid Layer Pullets ready 8 to 11 weeks old in Australorps, Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds. These birds are super friendly- have a high annual egg yield at 280+eggs per year and make the ideal addition to any family wanting fresh healthy eggs!! We have them from day old sexed chicks from the 21/8, 4 weeks old chicks and Coop Ready Pullets. We are open 7 days a week and here to provide unlimited back up and support on your poultry keeping journey!! Pls PM for today’s stocklist!

11/08/2024

What’s on the Pullet Display Wall today?? You’ll find Coop Ready Premium Hybrid Layers in Australorps, Rhode Island Reds and Leghorns, Premium POL Hyline Layers, Laying Legbar/Buff Sussex, Coop Ready Legbar, Olive Eggers, Plymouth Rock, Coronation Sussex, Blue Australorp, Splash Australorps, Minorca and Black Sumatrans. Quite an eclectic mix of beautiful friendly birds…pls PM or text 0418898629 for todays stocklist (updated daily)

11/08/2024

Our first big hatch of the season this week you’ll find a beautiful variety of Heritage Breed and Hybrid chicks in: Australorps, New Hampshire, Plymouth Rock, Ameraucana Standards and Bantams, Minorca, Speckled Sussex, Buff Orpington, Barnevelder, Araucanas Lavenders & Black, Olive Eggers, Exchequers, Brahma and Black and Blue Sumatrans….whether you are raising chicks for the first time or if you are a seasoned fluffy butt addict we are here for you with help to set up and ongoing back up and support throughout your chicken journey. We have a wide range of brooders and brooding equipment, accessories, treats, and poultry medications to help you every step of the way. We will have many more breeds coming up as the season progresses so watch this page!!

10/08/2024

Finally!!! Our first big Buff Orpington hatch of the season!!

09/08/2024

Chicken Coops Available For Sale 2024!
We have a lovely range of DYI Chicken Coops available this year to suit most suburban backyards looking to keep a few bantams or layers. Ranging from $439 to $699, easy to assemble and move around your yard. 3 x Popular Styles and Sizes to choose from. Please PM for further information if interested.

07/08/2024

These are absolutely gorgeous!! Legbar/Sussex as we like to call these Point of Lay/Laying Hybrids “Legless Sussexes!!” (Easter Eggers) should lay a lovely BIG Sized Turquoise Blue Egg!! Now in our Display Area from tomorrow…pls PM for tomorrows stocklist or text 0418898629. Stocklist is updated daily.

04/08/2024

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01/08/2024

Say hello to our latest Heritage Breed Pullet Release….some beautiful girls available in our display area from tomorrow…Olive Eggers, Exchequer Leghorns, Black Australorps, Splash Australorps, Plymouth Rocks, Black Sumatrans, New Hampshire, Coronation Sussex, Buff Orpingtons, Ameraucanas in Bantams and Standard and Guinea Fowl. Pls PM for full stocklist as we also have a large range of Coop Ready Premium Hybrid Layers and a large range of both sexed hybrid and unsexed Heritage Breed chicks…🐔🐔🐓🐓💖💖🐣🐣🐥🐥🐤🐤

29/07/2024

Thank you David for sending in these lovely pics of our Locke View Poultry Zoo pullets settling into their new enclosure at The new girls have now completed their transition into their new home…🐓🐓🐔🐔💖💖😀😀 looks like the students love their new feathered friends too…

27/07/2024

This is Huey…:without his mates Dewey and Louie…..going for a walk to find some lovely winter grass treats…

24/07/2024

Proudly presenting our beautiful day old guaranteed day old sexed and vaccinated Locke View Poultry Zoo hybrid premium layer chicks in Leghorns, Australorps and Rhode Island Reds. We also have sexed female Premium Hyline chicks that can be matched up with all 3 x hybrids if looking for a variety of Premium Laying hens to grow out. These beautiful super friendly hand raised chicks are also available in Coop Ready Pullets 8 to 12 weeks. Pls PM for our full comprehensive stocklist of pure breed Heritage Pullets and Chicks. We provide unlimited help and advice and have for sale a large range of brooders, lamps, feed and equipment to raise happy and healthy beautiful backyard free range chickens!

21/07/2024

Coop Ready 4 Female Guinea Fowl…. Ready to go today in our Display Area….

20/07/2024

Some very rare and beautiful Java Pullets new in our display area for tomorrow….

19/07/2024

Brand new pullet release today: You’ll find White Orpingtons, Olive Eggers, Coronation Sussex, Australorps, Splash Wyandottes, New Hampshire, Black Sumatran and Cream Crested Legbars. Plus we will have a brand new batch of a large assortment of baby chicks tomorrow. Pls PM for open days and times and a full stocklist updated daily. We also have a large range of Premium Layers in both chicks and pullets.

16/07/2024

Little freshlings….. so super cute little blue and black Sumatrans. What’s so amazing about these chicks is that they have all black skin, wattles and eyes. But they lay pure white eggs….

15/07/2024

Brand new baby Premium Hybrid Hyline Layer Sexed Female Chicks Available Now!! Guaranteed Females, Vaccinated for Mareks, Infectious Bronchitis, Salmonella and E Coli. We also have these super friendly girls at 6 Weeks, 12 Weeks Coop Ready and Point of Lay. Pls PM for our full stocklist. We have opening hours available 7 days per week!!

13/07/2024

Brand new hatch out this morning and lots to choose from in our beautiful day old heritage breed chicks. This week you’ll find Olive Eggers, Black and Lavender Araucanas. Barnevelders, Holden Laced Wyandottes, Blue and Black Australorps, New Hampshire, Bantam Ameraucanas, Pekin Bantams and Frizzled Pekin Bantams, Belgian D’Uccles, Silver Barnevelders, Cochin, Plymouth Rock, Minorca, Buff Orpingtons, Rhode Island Red. Pls PM for our full stocklist of both chicks and Coop Ready Pullets and Japanese Quail.