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Other household animals

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Keeping poultry

Everything you need to know about keeping backyard chickens.
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Keeping birds

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

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

Useful information on owning other household animals.
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Beechworth VIC 3747
1300 365 003

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