Would you like fresh, organic eggs or fresh honey for breakfast each morning? Well, you may be surprised to know that this can be easily achieved in an urban setting. A chicken coop or tractor can fit into any urban space, often where food crops can’t be grown. Chickens can rid you of insect pests and weeds while supplying you with fresh eggs, and they make great pets for children.
Poultry, worms and bees are livestock well suited to our urban environment. They reduce our organic waste or help to pollinate our fruit trees. Keeping these animals also helps us reconnect with nature. Rabbit manure and straw bedding can be spread onto the garden as instant fertisiliser.
Next time you are considering getting a pet goldfish or cat, reconsider and choose one of the following Green Animals. They will help us become more self-sufficient and are much kinder to the environment.
Ducks- Ducks are comical and great slug and snail catchers. There are many breeds to choose from.
Worms- You can keep worms in an apartment, in the garage or in a cupboard. Their 'worm wees ' is like black gold to plants.
Frogs- Frogs are the litmus test for a healthy environment. They are in decline world wide. By creating a frog friendly habitat in your garden you can do your bit to help save them.
Pigeons- Pigeons can be kept in a very compact area and breed like rabbits!
Native Wildlife- It is lovely to have native birds, insects and invertebrates in your own patch of paradise.
Bees- one hive can produce up to 18 kgs of honey a year. You can substitute honey for sugar in baking to enjoy further savings. Bees are important for pollination of many fruit trees.
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