Counting our blessings
If a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, how much value does the one in your garden have? That’s been the focus of the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey over the last 11 years.
A natural advantage
Why is New Zealand grown seed is so much better for your pets? Clue: it has to do with heat - or more specifically, the lack of heat.
Five tips for photographing birds
It's not just a case of yelling ‘watch the birdie’ and hitting the button. That’s why we thought we’d share these top bird photography tips for capturing our beautiful native birds.
Introducing our new bird feeders
Taking care of the local birds is a great way to keep pets (without really keeping them). Forget vet bills, hair on the couch, hours of grooming, disgruntled neighbours, terrified mailmen etc. Instead simply enjoy all the antics, character and beauty from the comfort of a deck or garden chair.
Grasshoppers, crickets and mealworms – oh my!
These crunchy critters are certainly a craze. There were so many requests for them that we expanded our range of dried insects to include grasshoppers and larger bags of mealworms and crickets. So what kind of pets are gobbling up these delicacies?
A closer look at our garden bird life
The Garden Bird Survey results from last year are out and we take a look at what's happening to bird numbers in Otago.
Doggone it...
It's summer: beach cricket is on, frisbees are flying everywhere, burnt sausages are falling to the ground left, right and centre. Let's be honest - there's a lot going on that could get a dog lost. Here's what to do.
The Golden touch
Not every puppy is cut out to be a working dog. We talked to breeder Kath Outerson about mobility assistance dogs and why Golden Retrievers are the best fit for the job.