Garden Animals

In this guide to Garden Animals, I’ll explore the joys and responsibilities of raising animals in your home garden. From backyard poultry and guinea pigs to native bees, these companions can help create a balanced, thriving ecosystem while providing fresh eggs, natural pest control, and a deeper connection to nature.

I’ll emphasise ethical care, respect for animal welfare, and creating habitats where both your garden and its inhabitants can flourish.

You might be considering raising your first chickens, curious about native bees, or looking to enrich your garden with small mammals. If so, this guide will pull together practical tips, humane practices, and insights to help you care for your animals responsibly while supporting a productive and vibrant garden.

Debbie Bassingthwaighte

A rooster and hens raised ethically in a home garden.

Creating Balanced Thriving Ecosystems

Raising Garden Animals

  • All
  • Bees and Insects
  • Mammals
  • Poultry
  • Soil and Compost