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Coffee with the Chicken Ladies

207 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 233 ratings

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies covers all things pet chicken. Each episode includes a breed spotlight and relevant chicken keeping topics, as well as reviews of books and products, amazing recipes using home fresh eggs, interviews, and occasional chicken-themed celebrations. Please help us grow the podcast - subscribe, share, and leave reviews and ratings on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 174 Egyptian Fayoumi Chicken / Respiratory Ailments with Dr Rebecca / Buckwheat Pancakes with Oven Roasted Apples / HenGear

March 26, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient and wildly beautiful Egyptian Fayoumi. Dr. Rebecca Gounaris joins us to discuss common respiratory ailments and symptoms in chickens. We share our recipe for Buckwheat Pancakes with Oven Roasted Apples and provide some retail therapy with the nest boxes at HenGear. Try Nutrena Nature Wise Chick Grower Starter Feed and get $10 off your bag! https://nutrenaworld.com/count-on-a-difference/?utm_source=coffee%20with%20the%20chicken%20ladies&utm_me...

Episode 173 Penedesenca Chicken / New Breeds and Gardens with My Pet Chicken's Forest Clinton / French Toast with Rhubarb Compote / Vintage Egg Cups /

March 19, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful dark-egg-laying Penedesenca chicken. Forest Clinton joins us to talk about chicken gardens and the new breeds available from My Pet Chicken.  We share our recipe for delicious French Toast with Rhubarb Compote and some retail therapy with vintage egg cups. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUT...

Episode 172 Brown Leghorn Chicken / Love and Chickens with Author Kasey Morris / Muffin Pan Soufflés / Vintage Home Interiors Chickens

March 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful heritage breed Brown Leghorn.  Author and Chicken Lady Kasey Morris joins us for a super fun chat about her new book, Love and Chickens. We share our recipe for muffin pan soufflés, and provide retail therapy with Home Interiors Vintage Chickens. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 10% ...

Episode 171 Icelandic Chicken / New Breeds and Sexing Juveniles with Greenfire Farms' Jessica and Vivian / Omelet Ribbon Salad / Sipsey Wilder

March 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a favorite homestead breed, the very  old and unique Icelandic chicken. Vivian and Jessica from Greenfire Farms join us to talk about sexing juveline chickens and share some of the new breeds they have coming up. We share another fun way to cook eggs with our delicious Omelet Ribbon Salad, and we find some retail therapy with Sipsey Wilder. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mi...

Episode 170 Cubalaya Chicken / Feeding Chicks and Baby Waterfowl with Nutrena's Mark and Twain / Lemon Meringue Pie / Blue Stallion Farm

February 27, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful Cubalaya chicken. Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart from Nutrena join us to talk about the best way to feed your chicks and baby waterfowl this spring.  We share our recipe for delicious Lemon Meringue Pie, and provide some retail therapy with the beautiful offerings from Blue Stallion Farm. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters ht...

Episode 169 Lakenvelder Chicken / Murray Fest Midwest with Ginger Stevenson / Popovers / Duluth Trading Co Free Range Chicken Undies

February 20, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

In this week's episode we spotlight one of the most beautiful and well-kept secrets of the poultry world - the Lakenvelder. McMurray Hatchery's Ginger joins us to chat all about Murray Fest Midwest, their homesteading event coming up in June. We share our recipe for easy and delicious popovers, and review Duluth Trading Company's Free Range chicken print underwear. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Co...

Episode 168 Runner Ducks / Fermented Feed and Deep Litter Method with Lisa Steele / Heart Shaped Mini Chocolate Cakes / Valentine's Day Gifts for Chicken Lovers

February 13, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient but absolutely adorable Runner Duck. Lisa Steele joins us to explain her safe and easy methods to ferment feed and to create rich compost using the deep litter method in your coops. We share our recipe for Heart Shaped Chocolate Mini Cakes, and some retail therapy with our ideas for last minute Valentine's Day gifts for chicken lovers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Om...

Episode 167 Mechelen Turkey Head Chicken / Lisa Munniksma, Host of Hobby Farms Presents Growing Good Podcast / Strawberry Chocolate Chip Jam Bars / Vintage Williams Sonoma Chickens

February 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a very rare and gentle European Breed of chicken - the Mechelen Turkey Head. Lisa Munniksa, host of Hobby Farms Presents Growing Good Podcast, joins us for a great chat about our food systems, the state of small farming, and giant chickens in Belgium. This week's treat is our delicious recipe for Strawberry Chocolate Chip Jam Bars, and we share some retail therapy with vintage Williams Sonoma chicken cookware and decor. Nutrena Naturewise Chick Starter G...

Episode 166 Sultan Chicken / Rooster Behavior with Fiona / Biscuits and Gravy / WiFi Coop and Run Thermometers

January 30, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful old breed that once graced the gardens of royalty - the Sultan.  Fiona joins us for a round table discussion where we share our best ideas for working with aggressive cockerels.  We share our recipe for delicious biscuits and gravy, and chat about some great new chicken lady gear - remote wifi coop and run thermometers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam...

Episode 165 Minorca Chicken / Rodents and Winter Predators / Hot Chocolate Cookies / Comb Balm

January 23, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a classic Mediterranean beauty - the Minorca. In our Main Topic we share all of our tips for dealing with unwanted winter visitors who want to get to your chickens. This week's recipe is crazy good Hot Chocolate Cookies, and Retail Therapy is our favorite place to buy Comb Balm for dry winter wattles and combs. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters http...

Bonus Episode - Chickens and Frostbite

January 22, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Frostbite is popping up on chickens all over the US as we come through a week of bitterly cold temperatures. We're fielding so many questions that we thought it may make things easier if we put out an episode on the basics of frostbite and treatment. We've also posted an article on Chickens and Frostbite on our website. https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/articles/chickens-and-frostbite/ We discuss frostbite in these episodes as well - Episode 157 - The Medical Side of Frostbite with ...

Episode 164 Vorwerk Chicken / The Science of Feather Preening / Baked Mashed Potatoes / Nutrena High Pro Scratch

January 16, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful and very rare European heritage breed chicken - the Vorwerk. Our main topic is a deep dive into the science of preening; the surprising benefits for your poultry, and how to deal with any problems. We share our recipe for easy and delicious baked mashed potatoes, and finish up with our thoughts about Nutrena's High Protein Scratch Grains.  Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 N...

Episode 163 Bresse Chicken / Managing Chicken Runs in Winter / Cauliflower Crust Pizza / Heated Water Dishes

January 09, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a super popular and very old French breed - the Bresse chicken. In our main topic, we cover ways to manage your chickens' runs and substrate through winter's challenges. We share our recipe for delicious cauliflower crust pizza, and provide some retail therapy with heated water dishes. Nutrena Feeds Feather Fixer https://www.nutrenaworld.com/product/naturewise-feather-fixer-poultry-feed?utm_source=coffee%20with%20the%20chicken%20ladies&utm_medium=audio&...

Episode 162 Lavender Orpington Chicken / Expanding Flocks, Coops, and Runs with Nikki Husted of Purely Chickens / Butter Noodles with Eggs and Cheese / Radiant Panel Coop Heaters

January 02, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and super popular Lavender Orpington. We're joined by Nikki Husted of Purely Chickens for a roundtable discussion of ways to expand your flocks/coops/runs.  We share our delicious recipe for Butter Noodles with Eggs and Cheese, and provide some retail therapy with  radiant panel coop heaters.  Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters...

Episode 161 Pyncheon Bantam Chicken / Chicken Ladies' Year in Review / Shrimp and Egg Pate / Chicken Booze

December 26, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a super rare and beautiful American breed bantam - the Pyncheon. It's our year in review, where we talk about what we did, what we've learned, and what we thought of the breeds we added this year. In honor of New Year's Eve we share our recipe for a delicious egg and shrimp pate, and we provide some retail therapy with our 2023 picks for Chicken Booze. (Booze for you, not your chickens!) Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrd...

Episode 160 Toulouse Goose / 1880s Christmas with Slate Run Farm's Donna Abel / Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce / Goose Feather Christmas Tree Kits

December 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the all around amazing Toulouse Goose! We chat with Donna Abel, Historical Interpreter at Slate Run Farm in Ohio, about keeping geese and what Christmas on an 1880s farm would have looked like. We share our recipe for Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce, and offer sources for DIY Goose Feather Christmas Tree kits. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://banta...

Episode 159 Frisian Chicken / Soft Tissue Injuries with Fiona / Spiced Pear Tart / Chicken Christmas Ornaments

December 12, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the very rare Frisian chicken and Fiona joins us for a roundtable to discuss soft tissue injuries. We share our recipe for delicious and fragrant Spiced Pear Tart and share our pick for this year's best Chicken Christmas Ornaments. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 10% off all items! Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTC...

Episode 158 Booted Bantam Chicken / ECONourish Interview with Cofounder Paul Cartwright and Marketing Manager Kirsty / Easy Weeknight Pot Pie / Top Holiday Gifts for Chicken Keepers

December 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the adorable but  critically endangered Booted Bantam, aka the Sablepoot. Our main topic is a fantastic interview with Marketing Manager Kirsty Barnden, and Paul Cartwright, co founder of UK BSL start-up company ECONourish. We share our recipe for Easy Weeknight Pot Pie, and finish up with our top gifts for chicken people. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https:/...

Episode 157 Holland Chicken / The Medical Side of Frostbite with Dr Rebecca / Thanksgiving Leftovers Fried Rice / Grubbly Farm's Omega Mix

November 28, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight what may be the rarest of American breeds - the lovely Holland Chicken. Dr Rebecca joins us to talk about frostbite; what it is, what it does to your birds, and how to take care of it. We share our recipe for Thanksgiving Leftovers Fried Rice, and we review Grubbly Farms' fantastic new offering - Omega Mix! Nutrena Feeds Feather Fixer https://www.nutrenaworld.com/product/naturewise-feather-fixer-poultry-feed?utm_source=coffee%20with%20the%20chicken%20lad...

Episode 156 Slate Turkey / Heritage Breeds at Slate Run Farm - 1880s Living History / Cornbread Sausage Sweet Potato Stuffing / Roosty's New Feeder and Waterer Set

November 21, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful heritage breed - the Slate turkey! We visit the amazing Slate Run Farm living history site and learn about life, and Thanksgiving, in 1880s Ohio. We share our recipe for delicious Cornbread Sausage and Sweet Potato Stuffing, and give a review of Roosty's newest Feeder and Waterer set. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use co...

Episode 155 Ameraucana Chicken / Diminishing Daylight and Nutrition for Hens with Nutrena's Mark and Twain / Pumpkin Sage Drop Biscuits / Bantam Roasters Coffee

November 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the adorable and ever-popular Ameraucana. We talk daylight decrease and your hens' Fall nutritional needs, share our recipe for delicious pumpkin sage drop biscuits, and provide some retail therapy with Bantam Coffee Roasters' wonderful website. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 10% off all items! Chicken Luv Bo...

Episode 154 Sebright Bantam Chicken / American Poultry Association's Stephanie Coomber / Shepherd's Pie / Libbey Vintage Poultry Glassware

November 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

In this week's episode we spotlight the tiny, beautiful, and critically endangered Sebright Bantam chicken. Stephanie Coomber from the American Poultry Association joins us this week to talk poultry shows and the APA's 150 Anniversary! We share our recipe for versatile and delicious Shepherd's Pie, and finish up with some chat about Libbey glass company's vintage chicken offerings. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam ...

Episode 153 Cayuga Duck / Roundtable with Lisa Steele - The Truth About Oatmeal / Home Made Candy Corn / Purple Rain Lavender Farm

October 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

In this week's episode, we celebrate Halloween by spotlighting the beautiful, mysterious, black-egg laying Cayuga duck. Lisa Steele joins us for a roundtable discussion to uncover the truth about feeding oats to poultry. We share some of the history of Candy Corn and Lisa's recipe as well, then we share some retail therapy with Purple Rain Lavender Farm.  Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://ba...

Episode 152 Langshan Chicken / Poultry Pain Management with Dr Rebecca / Sweet Corn Pudding / Chicken Halloween Costumes

October 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the very old and very gorgeous heritage breed Langshan chicken. Dr. Rebecca Gounaris joins us for a discussion on poultry pain management, we share our recipe for Sweet Corn (Indian) Pudding, and we have fun  looking into chicken Halloween costumes. This episode is partially sponsored by Nutrena Nature Wise Feeds - Feather Fixer. Nutrena Feeds - Feather Fixer https://www.nutrenaworld.com/product/naturewise-feather-fixer-poultry-feed?utm_source=coffee%20w...

Episode 151 New Hampshire Chicken / Understanding Poop with Fiona / Chestnut Flour Gnocchi / Flockstar App

October 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight an versatile American breed; the New Hampshire. Fiona joins us to talk all things poop, including what's normal and what's not. We share our delicious and seasonal recipe for Chestnut Flour Gnocchi, and review Flockstar, an app for chicken keepers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first ...

Episode 150 Old English Pheasant Fowl Chicken / Cold Weather Prep / Pumpkin Donuts / Grubby Farms' Pre/Probiotics and Vitamin/Electrolytes

October 10, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a very old and fascinating breed of chicken - the Old English Pheasant Fowl. For our main topic, we chat about starting cold weather preparation and share some of our favorite ideas to make things easier. This week's recipe is delicious baked pumpkin donuts, and we finish up with a review of Grubbly Farms' new water additives - pre/probiotics and vitamins/electrolytes. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100...

Episode 149 Ancona Chicken / Arthur Parkinson's Chicken Boy: My Life with Hens Part 2 / Breakfast Egg Rolls / DIY Pallet Projects

October 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful Ancona Chicken. We bring you the second half of our interview with author, illustrator, and chicken breeder, Arthur Parkinson. We share our recipe for breakfast egg rolls, and chat about DIY uses for shipping pallets. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of a...

Episode 148 Hamburg Chicken / Arthur Parkinson's Chicken Boy: My Life with Hens, Part 1 / Apple Snack Cake / Cold Weather Tarps

September 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the gorgeous but so undervalued Hamburg chicken. Arthur Parkinson joins us to chat about his newest book, Chicken Boy: My Life with Hens, and swap fantastic chicken stories. We share our recipe for apple snack cake and finish off with our suggestions for the best tarps to use on your runs this winter. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ ...

Episode 147 Austra White Chicken / Herbal vs Pharmaceutical Dewormers / Mixed Berry Trifle / Carmella's Tote Bag

September 19, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a wonderful old hybrid variety of chicken - the Austra White! We discuss the uses of natural and pharmaceutical dewormers, share our recipe for delicious Mixed Berry Trifle, and share some love for Carmella's Tote Bags. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscr...

Episode 146 Shamo Chicken / Hurricane Preparedness / Joe's Shrimp Burgers / Hens on Nests Guide Book Set

September 12, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this week's episode we spotlight the critically endangered and dino-like Shamo. Our main topic is how to prepare for hurricane season. We share Joe's recipe for shrimp burgers with avocado Old Bay sauce, and review the newly re-published Hens on Nests Dishes value guide book. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of...

Episode 145 Norfolk Grey Chickens / All About Molting with Fiona / Cole Slaw with Homemade Mayo / Molly Yeh's Home is Where the Eggs Are

September 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a rare and beautiful UK breed - the Norfolk Grey. Fiona joins us for our monthly roundtable to talk all about molting. We share our recipe for fresh cole slaw and homemade mayonnaise, and review Molly Yeh's new cookbook, Home is Where the Eggs Are. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first ...

Episode 144 / Swedish Flower Hen Chicken / Growing and Using Herbs with Chickens / Mini Veggie Quiche in Tot Crusts / Murray Fest Midwest!

August 29, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the most beautiful and practical of all the chicken breeds - the Swedish Flower Hen! Our main topic is all about growing and using herbs with your poultry, this week's recipe is mini veggie quiches baked in tater tot crusts, and retail therapy is a look at McMurray's Hatchery's newly announced Murray Fest Midwest. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://b...

Episode 143 Indio Gigante Chicken / Setting up a Chicken Hospital / Marshmallow Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream / Budget Hospital Shelters

August 22, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this week's episode we spotlight the super-tall and prehistoric looking Indio Gigante. We share our tips for setting up a chicken hospital and when/why to use it. This week's recipe is crazy-good marshmallow mint chocolate chip ice cream, and retail therapy is all about budget options for hospital shelters. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL...

Episode 142 ISA Brown Chicken / What You Need to Know About Rescuing Chickens / Fresh Mint and Blackberry Cupcakes / Hen Harbor Rescue

August 15, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MB

In this week's episode we spotlight one of the older industrial hybrid breeds, the ISA Brown. We tell you everything you need to know to rescue chickens, share our recipe for Fresh Mint and Blackberry Cupcakes, and chat a bit about a US rescue, Hen Harbor. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and cannot be used with any other discounts. Click here for our affili...

Episode 141 Olive Egger Chicken / Diagnosing and Treating Poultry Mites and Lice / Caramelized Onion Frittata with Summer Veggies / Hazel Atlas Vintage Chickens

August 08, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a green-egg laying wonder, the Olive Egger! We tell you all you need to know about finding and getting rid of poultry lice and mites, share our recipe for a delicious caramelized onion frittata with summer veggies, and provide some history and retail therapy with a look at vintage chickens from the Hazel Atlas Glass Company. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This ...

Episode 140 Silverudd's Blue Chicken / The Truth About Bumblefoot / Stuffed Peppers / Coop Fans

August 01, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful, green-egg laying Silverudd's Blue chicken! We tell you the truth about Bumblefoot, what it is, what it isn't, and how to treat and prevent it. We share an updated version of  Chrisie's Family's recipe for Stuffed Peppers, and we'll answer listener questions about the best fans to use in your coops. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does no...

Episode 139 Gauloise Chicken / Heritage Breeds vs Hybrids / 10 Point Chicken Exam / Salad Nicoise / Premo Guard Poultry Spray

July 25, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient and super rare Gauloise Doree. We explain the differences between heritage breeds and hybrids, break down our 10 point physical exam for chickens, share our recipe for easy and delicious Salad Nicoise, and review Premo Guard, a new bug repellant spray for poultry. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and cannot be...

Episode 138 Barnevelder Chicken / Crop Impaction, Surgery, and After Care / Peach Custard Pie / Crop Bras

July 18, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and darn-near-perfect Barnevelder chicken! We talk about crop impaction, surgery, and best practices for after care, share our recipe for ridiculously delicious peach custard pie, and share a DIY and our favorite source for crop bras. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and cannot be used with any other discou...

Episode 137 Dorking Chicken / Help Your Chickens Beat Summer Heat / Old Fashioned Vanilla Custard / Avon Chicken Collectibles

July 11, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the oldest and most versatile breeds around- the Dorking! We also share all of our best tips for keeping your chickens cool and avoiding heat stress, offer our recipe for old fashioned vanilla custard, and reminisce about Avon chicken collectables and what to look for when collecting your own. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to s...

Episode 136 Dominique Chicken / Chickens at the Eisenhower Farm / Mulberry Cobbler Ice Cream / Bantam Coffee Roasters

July 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Happy 4th of July! In this week's episode, we spotlight America's first chicken breed -the Dominique! We visit the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, PA and talk about President Eisenhower's life with chickens. Mulberry Cobbler Ice Cream is this week's recipe, followed by a chat with Chad and Alex from Bantam Coffee Roasters. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and...

Episode 135 Brahma Chicken / Integrating New Chickens into Your Flock with Fiona / Smoked Eggs / Tricia and Poppy's New Book - Patiently Poppy

June 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and beloved Brahma chicken! We chat with Fiona about the ins and outs of integrating new chickens into your flock. Smoked eggs are on the menu this week, and we finish up by talking with Poppy the Crossbeak and his mom Tricia, all about their new children's book, Patiently Poppy. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscrip...

Episode 134 Houdan Chicken / Vent Prolapse in Hens / Madeleines / Mother Hen Tea Company

June 20, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the absolutely fabulous but critically endangered Houdan Chicken. We discuss prolapse, otherwise known as vent prolapse or cloacal prolapse, in hens - what it is, what to do, and how to be prepared. Delicious Madeleines are this week's recipe, and we offer some retail therapy with the Mother Hen Tea Company. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not app...

Episode 133 Wyandotte Chicken / What's Happening at Nutrena Feeds with Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart / Strawberry Streusel Muffins / Mason Cash Pottery

June 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful oh-so-popular Wyandotte chicken. We're joined by Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart of Cargill/Nutrena Feeds for a fantastic chat about the history of the company and how they develop and ensure the nutritional quality of their products, We share our recipe for Strawberry Streusel Muffins, and provide some retail therapy with Mason Cash pottery and kitchenware. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first...

Episode 132 Buckeye Chicken / New Federal Antibiotic Regulations / Wry Neck / Savory Layered Omelet Crepe Cake / Powder to Liquid Foods

June 06, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this week's episode, we spot the All-American Buckeye chicken! We fill you in on the newest Federal antibiotic regulations, discuss wry neck in chickens, share our recipe for Savory Layered Omelet Crepe Cake, and explain the available choices in liquid to powder poultry food.  Backyard Chicken Summit - June 12-14 Our affiliate link for the Early Bird Tool Kit and Access General Registration https://thegreenestacre.lpages.co/backyard-chickens-summit-registration-page/ Our sponsor, Grubbl...

Episode 131 Chantecler Chicken / Spring Coop and Run Maintenance with Fiona / Strawberry Cheesecake / Chicken Chunnels

May 30, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a Canadian chicken - the lovely Chantecler! Our monthly roundtable chat with Fiona covers deep cleaning and maintenance on coops and runs. We share our recipe for incredibly delicious Strawberry Cheesecake, and provide some retail therapy with some fun options for buying or making your very own chicken chunnels! Backyard Chicken Summit - June 12-14 Our affiliate link for the Early Bird Tool Kit and Access General Registration https://thegreenestacre.lpag...

Episode 130 Whiting True Blue and True Green Chickens / Chick Season with Ginger from McMurray Hatchery / Spanish Rice with Eggs and Chick Peas / Chick Magnet author Emma Barry

May 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight the fascinating Whiting True Blue and True Green chickens. We chat about chick season and some fun history with Ginger of Murray McMurray Hatchery. We share our recipe for delicious Baked Spanish Rice with Eggs and Chickpeas, and have another fun chat with author Emma Barry about her new book Chick Magnet. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not appl...

Episode 129 Polish Chicken / Catching up with Jane Howorth and Gaynor Davies of the British Hen Welfare Trust / Victoria Sponge with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote / Eggceptional Skincare

May 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a beloved heritage breed - the Polish! We're joined by the British Hen Welfare Trust's Jane Howorth and Gaynor Davies for a frank and thought-provoking discussion about the state of poultry care in the US and UK. We share our recipe for a delicious Victoria Sponge with Strawberry Rhubarb compote, and we review a wonderful new woman-owned business, Eggceptional Skincare. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first...

Episode 128 Iowa Blue Chicken / Your Chicks are Here! Now What? / Spring Garden Stir-Fry / Snead's Sanctuary Farmhouse

May 09, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a rare and unusual American breed - the Iowa Blue.  We answer listener questions about what to do when your chicks arrive, share our recipe for a delicious Spring Garden Stir-fry, and chat with Judy Snead of Snead's Sanctuary Farmhouse. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and cannot be used with any other discounts. Click he...

Episode 127 Crested Cream Legbar Chicken / Small Scale Homesteading with Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn / Rhubarb Gin Fizz / Premier 1 Poultry Products

May 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

In this week's episode we spotlight the absolutely adorable, blue-egg laying Crested Cream Legbar! Authors Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn join us to chat about their new book, Small-Scale Homesteading.  We share our recipe for Rhubarb Gin Fizz and provide some retail therapy with Premiere 1's poultry products. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and canno...

Episode 126 Schijndelaar Chicken / First Steps in Chicken Breeding with Fiona / Garden Harvest Kale Bread / New Strong Animals Products with Annie Wing

April 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

In this week's episode, we spotlight a fascinating European breed with a great origin story - the Schijndelaar! In our monthly round table with Fiona we chat about the first steps in breeding chickens. We share our recipe for delicious Garden Harvest Kale Bread, and chat with Annie Wing all about the new offerings from Strong Animals Chicken Essentials. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer doe...

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