Mitchell Carrigan-Walsh grew up with chooks, but the Pomborneit local’s poultry passion took flight when he attended the Camperdown Ag Show at just seven or eight years old. That’s when Mitchell first saw the Rhode Island Red.
During Barastoc National Chook Health Week, our Barastoc Poultry Young Ambassadors share their tips on how they keep their flocks healthy in spring. Barastoc National Chook Health Week runs from Monday 10 September to Sunday 16 September.
I am 17 years old and I am in my first year of studying a dual degree in Agribusiness and Sustainable agriculture at UQ. I live in South-East Queensland and am a proud member of the Boonah Poultry Club.