All Creatures Great and Small
Animals on the farm
16 June 2026
Something was eating our house
It started, as most things do, with a noise. Something large was eating the building. Not near the building. Not investigating the building. Eating it - the slow, rhythmic sound of something very big doing something it absolutely shouldn't.... more
28 April 2026
The farm family just grew
Hello from the farm, We had new arrivals yesterday. Two flocks of newbie ISA Browns joined the farm, which is always a slightly chaotic but very exciting event. We now have 2000ish hens ready for the busy winter ahead. They've moved straight... more
7 April 2026
Working dogs who don't work
Hello from the farm, People often ask how we protect our chickens from predators. More specifically, whether we have Maremma guardian dogs. We don't. Mostly because our Blue Heelers would have very strong opinions about that arrangement.... more
5 December 2021
Proud as a peacock
Percy the peacock is a very cheeky resident of Eagles Range. He loves being around people and will come and sit at our door each morning. He also loves hanging out with the horses and it is quite entertaining to watch him taunt and tease Clem.... more
1 November 2021
Horse tales
If you visit Eagles Range, you will likely meet our horses. The three black horses are Australian Stock Horses and the bay horse is a Thoroughbred, ex racehorse. Australian Stock Horses have a long history in Australia; the "Walers" of the Lighthorse... more