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Other household animals

Keeping poultry

Everything you need to know about keeping backyard chickens.

Keeping birds

Everything you need to know about keeping captive-bred birds.

Keeping reptiles

Everything you need to know about keeping captive-bred reptiles.

Fact sheets

Useful information on owning other household animals.
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Indigo Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, which now comprises the municipality of Indigo Shire. We pay respect to their Elders past and present, celebrate and respect their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.

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