Best Chicken Behavior Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 246 Welsummer Chicken / Grubbly Farm's Sean Warner on 10 Years of Chicken Treats and More / Italian Zucchini Bake with Eggs and Cannellini Beans / Grubbly Farms Hemp Bedding 1:03:01

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In this week's episode we spotlight the chicken for everyone - the beautiful Welsummer! Sean Warner, co-founder of Grubbly Farms, joins us to talk about 10 years in the grub business, and how Grubblies strives to keep up with changes in chicken-keeping. We share our recipe for a delicious Italian Zucchini Bake with Eggs and Cannellini Beans, and de…

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The Animal Shelters are Full

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The animal shelters in New York are full. There are feral cat colonies around the city. So what do we do? Will Zweigart, executive director of Flatbush Cats, a nonprofit cat rescue group, explains how we got to this point and makes some suggestions for what New York can do about all the cats.

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Episode 235: The Girls, their Teachers, their Parents 14:18

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Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org, on Amazon.com, on Barnes & Noble, or directly from Random House. Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm. The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit …

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Backyard Chickens on a Budget: How to Start Raising Chickens Without Breaking the Bank 38:44

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Thinking about raising chickens but overwhelmed by fancy coops and expensive setups? In this down-to-earth episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we go back to basics with practical, budget-friendly tips for beginners. From cardboard box brooders to free pallet coops, we share o…

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Episode #179 Let’s Talk About Camels (Camelids) 🐪 🦙 😉 12:18

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Do you like camelids like I do? Here’s a few fun facts. ❤️ Not sure who’s more excited in this picture!! 🤣By thechickensitterrhodeisland

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Episode 245 Ancona Duck / Lisa Steele on Starting a Farm or Homestead / Sweet and Sour Fried Eggs / Chicken Coffee Table Books 49:48

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In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful Ancona duck. Lisa Steele joins us to share her best tips for starting a farm or homestead. We share our recipe for sweet and sour fried eggs, and provide some retail therapy with chicken coffee table books. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-…

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Indio Gigante Chickens: The Tallest Breed in the World with Whitney from Bissonnette Acres 42:06

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we sit down with Whitney from Bissonnette Acres to talk about the Indio Gigante, a massive chicken breed developed in Brazil for meat production and now turning heads in the U.S. for its size, docility, and dinosaur-like appearance.…

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Episode #178 Sleepwalkers 😴🚶‍♀️ 10:13

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Have you ever been caught Sleepwalking? Join me to hear about some experiences and how to prevent sleepwalking. #sleepwalker #sleep #sleepwalkersBy thechickensitterrhodeisland

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Episode 244 Rose Comb Bantam Chicken / Deep Dive Into Dust Bathing / Savory Corn and Blue Cheese Scones / Dust Bathing Add-Ins 45:57

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the tiny and beautiful Rose Comb Bantam. We take a deep dive into the world of dust bathing, why it's necessary and some recent research. This week's recipe is delicious savory scones with sweet corn and blue cheese, and we share some retail therapy with dust-bathing add-ins. Grubbly Farms - click here for our a…

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Episode 234: Looking for Parking, Late Winter, 1996 13:35

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Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org, on Amazon.com, on Barnes & Noble, or directly from Random House. Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm. The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit …

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HABs & Invasive Species: Fighting Florida's Ecosystem Disruptors 17:07

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In this episode we are joined by three guests to tackle two topics that are causing major disruption to Florida's freshwater ecosystems: Harmful Algal Blooms and Invasive Species! Abhishek Rajan and Liam Corcoran are graduate students in the Food and Resource Economics Department, whose work with Dr. Olesya Savchenko has focused on the management o…

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Tiny But Mighty: Raising Button Quail for Fun, Breeding & Profit 36:09

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Discover the charming world of button quail! Jennifer shares her journey raising these tiny birds, tips on brooding, feeding, housing, and how custom nutrition boosted hatch rates. Whether you're breeding or keeping them as indoor pets, this episode covers it all. In this episo…

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Episode #177 ”Little” Cat of Wakefield 7:40

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This is a sweet true story about a kitty that touched my heart ❤️ #littlecatofwakefieldPhoto Credit to Little’s Mom & DadBy thechickensitterrhodeisland

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Episode 243 Sussex Chicken / Nutrena's Mark Eggers on Protein Needs for Different Breeds / Quick and Easy Almond Cake / Xmas in July Chicken Ornaments 1:06:40

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In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the best all-around chicken breeds out there - the Sussex! Mark Eggers from Nutrena Feeds joins us for a great conversation about the protein needs of different chicken breeds. We share our recipe for Quick and Easy Almond Cake, and grab some retail therapy with Xmas in July ornaments. Grubbly Farms - cli…

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Introducing Charlie’s Place: A Cultural Haven That Brought People Together Through Music 36:32

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Here’s a preview from a new podcast, Charlie’s Place. How did a Black man in the 1940s Jim Crow South open a club where Black and white people danced together? Charlie’s Place was revolutionary, and that meant it was dangerous. Host Rhym Guissé explores the unbelievable true story of Charlie Fitzgerald, a mysterious Black businessman whose nightclu…

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Listening to Rivers with Robert Macfarlane 48:56

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What if a river is alive? What would it say about our world today? About the way we treat water, land, and each other? This question is at the heart of Robert Macfarlane’s latest book, Is a River Alive? On this episode Robert invites us to reimagine rivers not as background scenery or mere water channels, but as living entities, storytellers, and d…

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With help from AI, this threatened frog is making a comeback 13:33

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If you were a miner in California during the Gold Rush, you might have dined on a California red-legged frog. The largest native frog in the western United States, this Golden State denizen used to be found as far inland as the Sierra Nevada mountains and south, into Baja California. But overharvesting, predation by invasive bullfrogs and habitat l…

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Rediscovering the Black Java Chicken: History, Homesteading, and Hope for a Critically Endangered Breed 33:14

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this fascinating episode of Poultry Nerds, Jennifer is joined by Jeanette from The Livestock Conservancy and Deborah from High Ground Farm to shine a spotlight on one of America’s rarest heritage chicken breeds — the Black Java. Thought to be nearly extinct, these beautiful …

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Episode #176 Spirits & Spirits The Haunting Of The White Horse Tavern 7:36

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Check this podcast episode out where I talk about the Haunted White Horse Tavern and what Hollywood star I seen on my way there!By thechickensitterrhodeisland

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Episode 242 Dominique Chicken / A Closer Look at the Chicken Eye / Brownies with Raspberry Cream and Ganache / Chicken Swimsuits 52:43

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In this week's episode, we spotlight America's first chicken breed - the beautiful Dominique. We take a closer look at the chicken eye and all of its amazing properties. This week's recipe is Brownies with Raspberry Cream and Ganache, and we find some retail therapy with chicken swimsuits. (For you, not your chickens!) Grubbly Farms - click here fo…

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Introduction to Go Un-Pro 12:15

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Follow along with me as I transform my life, improve my health, defeat my weight challenges, and live a longer, healthier life. All while still having a blast traveling through this crazy world! This podcast is the introduction to a 52-week gradual step-by-step transformation of my diet, exercise, sleep, and life-purpose to a more mindful, whole-fo…

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Lighting, Molting & Egg Production: How Day Length Affects Your Chickens & Quail 35:47

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! What role does light play in your flock’s health, behavior, and egg production? In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we dig deep into how seasonal changes in daylight—like the summer solstice—affect your chickens and quail. From lighting tricks to manage molting, to us…

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Episode #175 Pet Sitting A Hedgehog 12:54

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Ever Pet Sit A Hedgehog? Listen to hear all there is to know about caring for these cute little guys ❤️By thechickensitterrhodeisland

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Episode 241 Java Chicken / Broody Hens with Fiona / Mango Custard Ice Cream / Sun Shades and Blinds 59:44

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the critically endangered and absolutely wonderful Java chicken. Fiona joins us to talk all things Broody Hen, breaking through hatch. We share our recipe for delicious Mango Custard Ice Cream, and get some retail therapy with sun shades and blinds for your poultry runs. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affili…

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Episode #174 When The Departed Return 22:32

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Join me to hear a few short stories where I talk about when my loved ones who have passed came to visit me 😇By thechickensitterrhodeisland

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Episode 233: Nan + Warren 22:57

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Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org, on Amazon.com, on Barnes & Noble, or directly from Random House. Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm. The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit …

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Rainbow Egg Genetics 101: Breeding Olive Eggers, Marans & More with Mojo Homestead 47:11

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this egg-citing episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, Carey and Jennifer are joined by Nolie from Mojo Homestead Official to crack open the colorful world of rainbow egg genetics. From breeding true blue egg layers like Ameraucanas to creating Olive Eggers with rich, speckle…

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Episode 240 Hamburg Chicken / Chickens in Colonial America / Ella's Summer Fruit Cobbler / 4th of July Poultry Tees 48:39

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In this week's episode, we celebrate the 4th of July! Our spotlight is on the Hamburg, a heritage breed chicken found in Early America. We discuss chicken history in Colonial and Early America and bust some myths in the process. We share our recipe for Ella's Summer Fruit Cobbler, and find some retail therapy with 4th of July Poultry Tees. Grubbly …

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Episode #173 Rest In Peace Dad (part 2) 19:27

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Love you and miss youBy thechickensitterrhodeisland

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Episode #172 Rest In Peace Dad (part 1) 10:54

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I love you dad always and forever ❤️By thechickensitterrhodeisland

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From Wells to Wellness: Understanding Florida's Drinking Water Systems 19:47

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In this episode, Drs. Weizhe Weng, Andrea Albertin and Yilin Zhuang join us to discuss rules, regulations, and treatment for Florida's drinking water systems. More Resources Hall, N.D. The Safe Drinking Water Act at 50 years. Nat Water 2, 1132–1133 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44221-024-00356-w Florida Well Owner Network website: https://water.…

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Hatching Shipped Eggs 37:46

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Support the show Feel Free to email us at - [email protected] Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerds Sign up for News at PoultryNerds.com EggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supp…

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Episode 239 Niederrheiner Chicken / Preventing Heat Stress in Your Flock / Strawberry Gin Sour / Chicken Music Boxes 46:43

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In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful and practical Niederrheiner chicken. For our main topic we share our best tips and advice for beating heat stress in your flock. Cracking the Eggs is a delicious Strawberry Gin Sour cocktail recipe, and Retail Therapy takes a look at chicken music boxes. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate …

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Sy Montgomery on Wonder, Animals and What the Chicken Knows 52:48

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What can animals teach us about empathy, intelligence, and connection? In this episode of Wild Connection, bestselling author Sy Montgomery shares her journey and explores what chickens (and other animals) really know. With over 30 books to her name, from The Soul of an Octopus to How to Be a Good Creature, Sy invites us to see the world through th…

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What Makes a Man Attractive in China? | Reaction to Chinese Woman’s Qualities List 🇨🇳💕 6:01

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In this reaction video, I break down the qualities an ordinary Chinese woman thinks makes a man attractive. She lists some surprising and insightful traits that go beyond just looks. From a “knack for business” to being able to "drink in moderation," let’s dive into the cultural values behind what qualities are seen as essential in Chinese relation…

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Marek’s Disease Exposed: The Truth About Vaccines, Symptoms, and Prevention with Dr. Morishita 55:52

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this deep-dive episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we're joined once again by our resident poultry veterinarian, Dr. Morishita, to tackle one of the most misunderstood and hotly debated topics in the poultry world—Marek’s Disease. We break down the science behind this dead…

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Episode #171 The Sweet Life Pet Sitting Bees 🐝 17:26

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Get the Buzz on what it’s like to Pet Sit Bees. What types of bees are there? What goes on in a hive? Credit from GoogleBy thechickensitterrhodeisland

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A Dino’s Last Dinner And Eavesdropping Birds

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While there are a lot of dinosaur fossils, and a lot of plant fossils, the precise connection between the two has been something of a mystery. Now, researchers report that they’ve found what’s called a cololite, fossilized gut contents, in the remains of a sauropod—a massive, long-necked plant-eater. The dino’s last meal dates back 95 to 100 millio…

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Episode 238 Brahma Chicken / What We Learned from UK Urban Farms / Chocolate Victoria Sponge / Vintage Chickens at London and Paris Markets 53:08

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the oh-so-gorgeous and sweet-as-pie Brahma chicken! In this week's main topic we chat about the things we learned from our visits to UK urban farms. We share our recipe for an amazingly delicious Chocolate Victoria Sponge cake, and we try to find some retail therapy with vintage chickens at the London and Paris …

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Mandarin Poetry Practice Lesson | Learn Tang Dynasty Poem | 静夜思 by Li Bai 李白 4:43

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In this video, we dive into the beautiful Tang Dynasty poem "静夜思" (Jìng Yè Sī) by the famous poet Li Bai (李白). Perfect for kids and beginners learning Mandarin, this poetry lesson will help you practice your Chinese language skills while exploring one of China’s most beloved poems. We’ll break down the poem line by line, help you understand the mea…

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Molting Matters: How to Support Your Flock Through the Molt with Nutrition & Care 31:52

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Wondering why your chickens look half-naked and stopped laying? In this Poultry Nerds Q&A episode, we answer the top 20 questions about molting in poultry—what it is, when it happens, how to support birds with proper nutrition, and the best housing tips to reduce stress. Whethe…

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A White Horse 14:30

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.The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. This episode was originally released in 2016 in the days after the shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. It is re-released every year on the anniversary of the incident. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Nate DiMeo

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Episode #170 The Story Of Black Shadow The Chicken 🐓 9:37

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Isn’t she lovely? 🥰By thechickensitterrhodeisland

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The Boy Who Cried Wolf 🐺 | 狼来的故事 | Mandarin Chinese Story for ABC Kids 🇨🇳 3:21

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This bilingual video is perfect for young Mandarin learners! "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" or "狼来的故事" (láng lái de gùshì) not only introduces kids to a classic moral story but also helps them practice their Mandarin listening skills in an engaging and fun way. Through the story, children will learn key Chinese phrases like "狼来了" (Wolf is here!) and "吃一堑…

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Episode 237 Langshan Chicken / Setting up a Chicken Hospital / Strawberry Pancakes with Chantilly Cream / Vintage Pincushions 52:52

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the big, beautiful, and underappreciated Langshan Chicken. In our main topic we share our best tips and tricks for setting up a poultry hospital. We share our recipe for Strawberry Pancakes with Chantilly Cream and find some retail with vintage pincushions. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. http…

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From Dian Fossey to Ecoflix: Ian Redmond’s Journey to Protect the Wild 1:29:10

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Join me in conversation with conservation legend Ian Redmond, whose groundbreaking work with Dian Fossey and lifelong advocacy for great apes and elephants has shaped global conservation. We talk about his early days in the forest, his current work with Ecoflix, and the power of storytelling in saving species. Recorded in September 2024, this episo…

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Why Americans Know This Japanese Proverb 🤔 But Not the 🇨🇳 Chinese Idiom | 枪打出头鸟 3:48

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You’ve heard the Japanese saying, “The nail that sticks up gets hammered down.” But did you know there are Chinese versions of this saying that almost no Americans have heard about? Why do we remember the Japanese version—and completely overlook the Chinese ones like: 🔫 “The bird that sticks out gets shot” (枪打出头鸟) 🌲 “The tallest tree catches the wi…

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Next Level Nerds: From Backyard Birds to Full-Blown Farm Biz 36:55

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! What starts with a few backyard chickens can spiral into a full-scale farming operation before you even know what hit you. In this kickoff episode of Next Level Nerds: From Hobby to Hustle, hosts Jennifer and Carey get real about how they each went from “just a few birds” to ru…

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Episode #169 The Chilling Story Of Castle Dracula & The Haunted Boardwalk Wildwood, NJ 22:08

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What happened to Castle Dracula? What happened on this Boardwalk? Join me to hear my experience! #haunts #amusementride #newjersey #boardwalk Credit to google and dark in the parkBy thechickensitterrhodeisland

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Episode 236 Sebright Bantam / Flock Psychology - Understand Your Birds / Fresh Strawberry Cookies / Love My Girls Treats 44:25

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the tiny and beautiful Sebright Bantam. We discuss flock psychology and how it helps you to understand your birds. We share our recipe for delicious fresh strawberry cookies, and review the great new treats from Love My Girls. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100…