Best Chicken Care Tips Podcasts (2025)

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Natural Parasite Prevention in Chickens 47:33

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard Chickens Show! In this episode, I share tips for naturally controlling and preventing parasites in your backyard chickens. Hope you love it! 😃 Become a more confident chicken keeper with my new online course: Backyard Chickens 101 - A Chicken Cou…

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How Farmers Manage It All: Time-Saving Systems for chickens, ducks, turkeys, quail, goats and pigs! 39:49

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Running a farm isn’t easy — especially when you’re balancing hundreds (or thousands) of birds, a full-time job, and family life. In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, Carey and the crew get real about how to manage your time, stay organized, and build systems that make …

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Episode 257 Muscovy Duck / Cassidy Cornell's The One Acre Homestead / Pumpkin Applesauce Bundt Cake / Vintage Duck Collectables 1:01:50

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the friendly and practical Muscovy duck, chat with Cassidy Cornell about her new book, The One Acre Homestead, share our recipe for easy and delicious Pumpkin Applesauce Bundt Cake, and find some retail therapy with vintage duck collectables. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoez…

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Auto-Sexing vs Sex-Linked Quail: Genetics, Breeding Strategies & Humane Culling for Poultry Nerds 28:22

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this Poultry Nerds Podcast episode, we dive deep into auto-sexing vs sex-linked breeding in quail and chickens. Learn the genetic differences, why auto-sexing doesn’t apply to quail, how sex-linking can boost hatchery efficiency, and why Egyptian × Pharaoh crosses make one o…

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Episode 256 Chinese Goose / The Chicken's Respiratory System / Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones / Vintage Goose Collectables 43:59

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the phenomenal egg-laying Chinese Goose, take a deep dive into the chicken's respiratory system, share our recipe for Pumpkin Scones, and find some retail therapy with vintage goose collectables. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiot…

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Winter Tips for Chicken Keepers that No One Else Tells You! 42:30

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard Chickens Show! In this episode, I share tips about caring for YOURSELF while you care for chickens in the winter months. Hope you love it! 😃 Become a more confident chicken keeper with my new online course: Backyard Chickens 101 - A Chicken Cours…

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From Coop to Cash Flow 38:45

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode, co-hosts Jennifer Bryant and Carey Blackmon take a deep dive into how a backyard poultry hobby can evolve into a profitable venture. They share their own stories of transitioning from keeping a few birds “for fun” to managing a business built on eggs, quality g…

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Episode 255 Crevecoeur Chicken / Limping and Lameness in Chickens / Pumpkin Pasta Carbonara / Chicken Candleholders 51:25

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the gothic and mysterious Crevecoeur chicken, discuss limping and lameness in chickens, share our recipe for delicious and healthy Pumpkin Pasta Carbonara, and find some retail therapy with chicken candleholders. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-1554696…

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Chicken Watering Systems 39:26

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Today we talk about water quality and how it affects chickens plus ways to set up a water system to reduce labor. Carey is much more innovative than Jennifer and her buckets. Support the show Feel Free to email us at - [email protected] Join us on Facebook at - https…

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Episode 254 Icelandic Chicken / What We've Learned About Bumblefoot / Pumpkin Whoopie Pie / Vintage Chicken Butter Dishes 51:22

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Chicken Genetics & Care Myths—Vaulted Skulls, Spurs, Combs, Frostbite & More 36:34

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Veterinarian Dr. M joins the Poultry Nerds Podcast to unpack chicken genetics and practical care: what vaulted skulls mean in crested breeds (Silkies, Polish), how to safely trim spurs (and what not to do), the real role of combs and wattles in heat regulation, why Vaseline doe…

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Episode 253 Swedish Flower Hen / Rooster Plan / Savory Apple and Potato Pancakes / Chicken Charms 40:51

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the hardy and beautiful Swedish Flower Hen. Our main topic is a discussion of the Rooster plan - what it is and why you need one. We share our recipe for delicious savory apple and potato pancakes, and add a helping of retail therapy with chicken purse and shoe charms. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliat…

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Fall Chicks! Everything You Need to Know 🐥🍁 45:18

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard Chickens Show! In this episode, I share tips about caring for baby chicks in the fall. Hope you love it! 😃 Become a more confident chicken keeper with my new online course: Backyard Chickens 101 - A Chicken Course for Everyone. Click here for mor…

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Inside the Poultry Nerds... From Chickens to Masterclasses! 34:44

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Meet the real people behind the Poultry Nerds Podcast! In this candid, behind-the-scenes episode, Carey and Jennifer interview each other—how Show Pro Farm Supply started, how Bryant’s Roost grew from six dozen quail eggs, what it takes to run a poultry brand and a podcast, and…

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Episode 252 Marans Chickens / Bullies in the Flock / Apple Spice Cupcakes / Warmies 52:54

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the endlessly-popular chocolate egg layer - the Marans. In our main topic we answer questions about ways to manage bullies in your flock. We share our recipe for Apple Spice Cupcakes, and find some retail therapy with Warmies. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100…

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Talking Chicken and Champion Cochins with Craig Hansen 28:18

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Join us on the Poultry Nerds Podcast as we sit down with Craig Hansen, one of the most respected names in the Cochin world. From his start in 4-H projects to breeding award-winning varieties like Silver Laced and Buff Columbians, Craig shares his journey, breeding strategies, a…

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Episode 251 Scots Dumpy Chicken / Autumn on the Homestead with Fiona and Hugh of English Country Life / Apple Sausage Breakfast Bake / Wire Garden Cloches 58:20

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the adorable and surprisingly ancient Scots Dumpy chicken. Fiona and Hugh Osborne from English Country Life join us to talk about the changing seasons and the many fall tasks on the homestead. We share our recipe for an absolutely delicious Apple and Sausage Breakfast Bake, and throw in some retail therapy with …

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Caring for Chickens in the Fall Months - Important Tips! 44:01

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard Chickens Show! In this episode, I share tips about caring for chickens during the fall. We also chat about integrating young chickens and much more. Hope you love it! 😃 Become a more confident chicken keeper with my new online course: Backyard Ch…

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From Poultry Nerd to Certified Judge: Keeping Chickens Safe & Healthy on the Farm 48:08

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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 celebrate a big milestone—earning an American, Oriental, and Spanish Gamefowl Judging Certificate—and dive into essential farm wisdom every chicken keeper needs. From choosing the right judging regalia (coat, apron, or vest?) to …

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Episode 250 Leghorn Chicken / Chicken Skin and the Integumentary System / Apple Custard Bars / Fancy Paper Egg Cartons 46:36

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In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the most popular little chickens in the world - the Leghorn! For our main topic, we take an in-depth look at the chicken's skin and integumentary system, and how they work. This week's recipe is delicious Apple Custard Bars, and we share some retail therapy with fun and fancy paper egg cartons. Grubbly Fa…

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Chicken DNA Testing with Knights Poultry and Lab: Sexing, Genetics, and Breeding Insights 26:07

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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 Brittany from Knights Poultry and Lab in Mississippi to explore the fascinating world of chicken DNA testing. From sexing Silkies and Ameraucanas to identifying the blue egg gene, recessive white, chocolate, lavende…

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Episode 249 Silverudd's Blue Chicken / Tips for Molting Chickens / Autumn Apple Frittata with Herbs / Suet Cakes 38:57

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the gorgeous green-egg laying Silverudd's Blue chicken. It's our annual molting episode and we share our best tips for getting your flock through it all. Our recipe for this week is a delicious Autumn Apple Frittata with Herbs, and we get some retail therapy with suet cakes. Grubbly Farms - click here for our af…

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Assessing Your Chicken’s Health: Observations, Necropsy, and Breeding Insights 43:02

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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 dive deep into how to assess your chicken’s health—from daily live observations to hands-on necropsy techniques. Carey and Jennifer share detailed notes from their flocks, including Orpington grow-out observations, line breeding …

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Episode 248 Old English Pheasant Fowl Chicken / Dr. Rebecca on Cancer in Chickens / 4 Ingredient Almond Cookies / Knitted Emotional Support Chickens 56:28

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the very rare, very old, and very beautiful Old English Pheasant Fowl chicken. Dr. Rebecca, our avian veterinarian, joins us to talk about cancer in chickens. We share our recipe for easy 4 Ingredient Almond Cookies, and find some retail therapy with knitted emotional support chickens. Grubbly Farms - click here…

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Next Level Nerds with Redmond Hills Farm: Chickens & Quail to profit 44:19

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! We’re back with another Next Level Nerds episode, and this one’s packed with real-world farming grit and laughs. 🐓🌱 Meet Bernadine & Ray from Redmond Hills Farm in Oregon. They’ve turned retirement into full-time farming—raising pasture-raised Cornish chickens, quail for eggs &…

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Episode 247 Rhode Island Red Chicken / Soil Testing for Poultry / Zucchini Black Walnut Cake / Chicken Alarm Clocks 52:07

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the most famous chicken in the world- the Rhode Island Red! We discuss the importance of soil testing before you build coops and runs or after if you're seeing symptoms of heavy metal poisoning. We share our recipe for delicious Zucchini Black Walnut Cake, and deliver some retail therapy with chicken alarm clock…

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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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All About Coccidiosis in Chickens PART TWO 51:26

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard Chickens Show! In this episode, Coccidiosis. Part Two is all about diagnosis and treatment. Hope you love it. 😃 Become a more confident chicken keeper with my new online course: Backyard Chickens 101 - A Chicken Course for Everyone. Click here fo…

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Choosing the Right Poultry Breeds for Self-Sufficiency: Heritage chicken vs. Cornish, Ducks, Quail & More 38:17

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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Ever wondered which chicken, duck, or quail breed is best for your self-sufficient lifestyle? In this fun and informative episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, Carey and Jennifer compare their two very different homesteads—one on multiple acres, one on a small plot—to show how …

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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 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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All About Coccidiosis in Chickens PART ONE 44:27

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard Chickens Show! In this episode, Coccidiosis. Part One is all about facts and prevention. Hope you love it. 😃 Become a more confident chicken keeper with my new online course: Backyard Chickens 101 - A Chicken Course for Everyone. Click here for m…

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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 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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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 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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Important Tips for Chickens in Summer (It's HOT!) 48:05

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard Chickens Show! In this episode, I discuss why your chickens might be losing feathers. Hope you love it. 😃 Become a more confident chicken keeper with my new online course: Backyard Chickens 101 - A Chicken Course for Everyone. Click here for more…

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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 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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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 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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Why Are My Chickens Losing Feathers? 42:07

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard Chickens Show! In this episode, I discuss why your chickens might be losing feathers. Hope you love it. 😃 Become a more confident chicken keeper with my new online course: Backyard Chickens 101 - A Chicken Course for Everyone. Click here for more…

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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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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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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 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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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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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…