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Chicken Whisperer

348 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★ - 81 ratings

Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Tucker Milling, LLC is a nationally broadcast web radio show all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of five published chicken books including, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and National Spokesperson for the USDA-APHIS Biosecurity for Birds Program (2009 - 2019), welcomes experts in their field from around the country to share their knowledge about backyard poultry, show poultry, and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Regular guests include; poultry scientist Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., poultry veterinarian Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM, MPVM, Dipl ACVPM, poultry nutritionist Dr. Curran Gehring, Ph.D., and Peter Brown, aka The Chicken Doctor, owner of First State Vet Supply. Other guests include, but are not limited to, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry, show poultry, and self-sufficient lifestyle industries. Tune in to learn more about your backyard chickens from the experts!

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Episodes

Molting 101

October 03, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Episode 1175. Today, poultry scientist Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., will discuss molting. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, commercial poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and ...

Basic Husbandry Practices

September 12, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Episode 1174. Today, poultry veterinarian Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM will discuss Basic Husbandry Practices. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, commercial poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Ke...

Introduction to Selection and Breeding

August 29, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Episode 1172. Today, Rip Stalvey with the APA will discuss Selection and Breeding. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, commercial poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and Chic...

How to Wash a Chicken

August 15, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Episode 1171. Today, Dr. Brigid McCrea will share how to successfully wash a chicken. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, commercial poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and C...

All About Chicken Waterers

August 01, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Episode 1170. Today, poultry scientist Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., will be discussing all types of chicken waterers you can choose from. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, commercial poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chi...

An In-depth Look at Virulent Newcastle Disease

July 02, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Episode 1169. Today, I have the honor of welcoming Dr. Rodrigo A Gallardo- DVM, PhD, a virologist at UC Davis to give is a more in-depth look at virulent Newcastle Disease, and vaccination. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, commercial poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In C...

American Poultry Association Overview and New Educational Outreach Program

June 27, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Episode 1168. Today, Rip Stalvey will provide a brief overview of the American Poultry Association, and announce a new APA  educational program. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, commercial poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author o...

Egg Abnormalities

June 20, 2019 21:30 - 59 minutes - 53.2 MB

Episode 1167. Today, poultry veterinarian and epidemiologist Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM will discussing Egg Abnormalities.   Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, commercial poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisper...

An Overview of Pasture Raised Poultry

June 19, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Episode 1166. Today, poultry scientist Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., will be talking about the unique challenges that comes with raising pastured poultry. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken...

Identifying Problems with Incubation and Hatching

May 16, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

Episode 1165. Today, Poultry Research Specialist and Hatchery Consultant Becca Wysocky will be discussing how to identify problems with incubation and hatching. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, T...

Virulent Newcastle Disease

May 09, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

Episode 1164. Today, poultry veterinarian Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM will be discussing Virulent Newcastile Disease, and the current outbreak in California. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chi...

All About Chicken Feeders

May 02, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

Episode 1163. Today, poultry scientist Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., will be discussing the different types of chicken feeders. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keepi...

What's New In Backyard Poultry

April 25, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

Episode 1162. Today, Jessica and Andy welcome more small business owners to share their new products! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and Chick...

Poultry Research Translated

April 18, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

Episode 1161. Today, I welcome poultry scientist Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., to share some cool poultry research. It's one of my favorite shows! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisper...

Spring Cleaning for Your Flock

April 04, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Episode 1160. Today, poultry scientist Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., will be teaching us all about Spring Cleaning for Your Flock!   Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To ...

Proper Nutrition for Baby Chicks

March 21, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Episode 1159. Today, poultry veterinarian Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM will discuss Proper Nutrition for Baby Chicks. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chicken...

Kids and Agriculture

March 14, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Episode 1158. Today, Dr. McCrea will share some of the many ways you can get kids involved in agriculture.. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and...

The Coop Crate Show with Jessica Dilger - The March Subscription Box

February 28, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

Episode 1157. The Coop Crate Show with Jessica Dilger - The March Subscription Box. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and Chicken Fact or Chicken...

All About Incubation

February 21, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Episode 1156. Today, I welcome poultry scientist, Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., to discuss incubation. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and Chicken ...

Poultry Vaccine Considerations

February 07, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

Episode 1155. Today, I welcome poultry veterinarian Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM to discuss Poultry Vaccine Considerations. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping C...

Mixed Bag of Topics Including Fowl Pox

January 31, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Episode 1154. Today, I will be discussing a mixed bad of topics, and poultry scientist Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., will share a short piece on Fowl Pox. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken...

The Coop Crate Show with Jessica Dilger - The February Subscription Box

January 24, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Episode 1153. The Coop Crate Show with Jessica Dilger. Today, we will be talking with businesses participating in the February Coop Crate Subscription Box! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Ch...

Routes Of Entry For Salmonella To Get Into Your Flock

January 17, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

Episode 1152. Today, Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., will be discussing, Routes Of Entry For Salmonella To Get Into Your Flock. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping...

The Coop Crate Show with Jessica Dilger - The December Subscription Box

November 29, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

Episode 1150. Today, I welcome Jessica Dilger for the Holiday Coop Crate Show - December Subscription Box Edition! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chicke...

The Holiday Coop Crate Show - Thanksgiving Edition

November 15, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

Episode 1149. Today, I welcome Jessica Dilger for the Holiday Coop Crate Show - Thanksgiving Edition! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and Chick...

Nutrition Do's and Don'ts for Poultry

November 08, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

Episode 1148. Today, poultry veterinarian Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM teaches us about Nutrition Do's and Don'ts for Poultry. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keepin...

The Coop Crate Show with Jessica Dilger - The November Subscription Box

October 25, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Episode 1147. Today, I welcome Jessica Dilger, CEO of Coop Crate! Jessica will welcome the small business owners that will be providing the wonderful surprises that will be featured in the upcoming month's Coop Crate subscription box! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicke...

What Disease Could My Chicken Have?

October 11, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Episode 1146. Today, I welcome poultry veterinarian Dr. Maurice Pitesky to discuss the many diseases your chickens could have. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Ke...

The Coop Crate Show with Jessica Dilger

September 27, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Episode 1145. Today, I welcome Jessica Dilger, CEO of Coop Crate! This will be the first of many episodes of The Coop Crate Show. In each episode, Jessica will welcome the small business owners that will be providing the wonderful surprises that will be featured in the upcoming month's Coop Crate subscription box! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry...

All About Molting

September 20, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

Episode 1144. Today, I welcome poultry scientist Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., to teach us all about molting. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and C...

Prolapsed Vent, Vent Gleet, and Egg Binding

September 13, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Episode 1143. Today, I welcome poultry veterinarian and epidemiologist Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM to teach us all about prolapsed vent, vent gleet, and egg binding. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of,...

Poultry Drugs, Egg Withdrawals, Off Label Use, and Veterinary Oversight

August 23, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

Episode 1142. Today, I welcome Avian Veterinarian Dr. Lisa Tell, DVM and Animal Pharmacist Dr. Krysta Martin to share their knowledge about Poultry Drugs, Egg Withdrawals, Off Label Use, and Veterinary Oversight. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor I...

Internal Parasites/Worms

August 17, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

Episode 1141. Today, Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM, MPVM, Dipl ACVPM, will be teaching us all about internal parasites/worms.. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping...

Poultry Research Translated

August 16, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Episode 1140. Today, Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., will be sharing some new poultry science that was shared at a poultry science conference she attended recently. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The...

Breeds To Meet Your Needs

August 02, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

Episode 1139. Today, I welcome Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., to discuss Breeds To Meet Your Needs! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and Chicken Fact...

The Best Eggs In Alabama 4-H Contest Winner

July 19, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Episode 1138. Today, I welcome Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., and The Best Eggs In Alabama 4-H Contest Winner! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and C...

Illness And Disease To Watch For When Raising Meat Birds

July 12, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Episode 1137.Today, Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM, will be discussing illness and disease to watch out for while raising meat birds.. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To ...

Raising Backyard Meat Birds

July 05, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Episode 1136. Today, I welcome Dr. Brigid McCrea to discuss raising backyard meat birds. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and Chicken Fact or Ch...

Poultry Research Translated

June 21, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

Episode 1135. Today, Dr. McCrea, Ph.D., will share some poultry research, and translate it for us small scale backyard chicken keepers. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Gu...

All About Exotic Newcastle Disease

June 14, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Episode 1134. Today, Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM will be teaching us all about Exotic Newcastle Disease. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and Chick...

Summer Heat and Your Chickens

June 01, 2018 15:00 - 51 minutes - 46 MB

Episode 1133. Today, Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D.,will share ways we can keep our flocks cool and comfortable this summer. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Ch...

How to Wash/Bathe a Chicken

May 17, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

Episode 1132. Today, Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., teaches us how to properly wash/bathe a chicken. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and Chicken Fac...

How Chemicals Found In The Environment Can Affect Your Eggs

May 10, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

Episode 1131. Today, I welcome Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM, MPVM, Dipl ACVPM and  Dr. Birgit Puschner, BS, DVM, PhD. The focus will be on the relationship between chemicals (heavy metals, PCBs, PBDEs) in the environment and food safety with a focus on eggs.. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. ...

Apple Cider Vinegar Combats Coccidiosis? Not According To This New Study

May 08, 2018 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49 MB

Episode 1130. Today, I welcome Madison Hamilton to discuss her findings from a apple cider vinegar vs. Coccidiosis study conducted at Auburn University. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chick...

Chicken Guardian Automatic Chicken Coop Doors

May 03, 2018 18:00 - 57 minutes - 51.5 MB

Episode 1129. Today, I welcome Thomas Parkhill, Account Manager with Chicken Guardian!. We will be discussing the Chicken Guardian Automatic Chicken Coop Door. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, Th...

Poultry Research Translated with Dr. Brigid McCrea

March 23, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

Episode 1128. Today, Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., joins me for another great episode of Poultry Research Translated. Join us as  Dr. McCrea takes recent poultry science research, and translates it for us backyard chicken keepers!. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisp...

Poultry Research Translated with Dr. Brigid McCrea

March 23, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

Episode 1128. Today, Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., joins me for another great episode of Poultry Research Translated. Join us as  Dr. McCrea takes recent poultry science research, and translates it for us backyard chicken keepers!. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisp...

The Difference Between Low Path Avian Influenza and High Path Avian Influenza

March 08, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Episode 1127. Today, Maurice Pitesky, DVM will be teaching us the difference between Low Path Avian Influenza (LPAI) and High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chi...

Bantam Chicken Breeds for Beginners

February 15, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Episode 1126. Today, Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., will be discussing Bantam Chicken Breeds for Beginners. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and Chic...

Backyard Chicken Egg and Shell Abnormalities with Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM

February 08, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

Episode 1125. Today, poultry veterinarian Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM will discuss Egg and Shell Abnormalities. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show and podcast all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, heritage poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, an...