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Ep193 - Improving Your Strains Resistance to Disease

Bred to Perfection - April 22, 2024 07:30 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts Nancy Troiano – as they talk about the Art of Selective Breeding, and what it takes to create a strain. We address issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this episode of “Bred to Perfection Live,” we are going to discuss questions that I have asked my ...

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Where Have We Been

About A Dog - April 16, 2024 21:42 - 1 hour ★★★ - 7 ratings
Where Have We Been Ashley and Michael discuss where they have been and what has been going on. This episode touches on some very senstive topics so please be aware. TW: SA, CA, CSA

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Episode 177 Japanese Bantam Chicken / Incubating Eggs with Fiona / Spaghetti Salad / Eaton Hemp's Roost Refresh

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - April 16, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
In this week's episode we spotlight the ridiculously adorable Japanese Bantam, and Fiona joins us to discuss hatching eggs in an incubator. We share our recipe for easy and delicious spaghetti salad, and we give some retail therapy with Eaton Hemp's new Roost Refresh. Nutrena Feeds https://nutr...

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Fan Favorite Episode (Ep135) Antibiotic Use and Misuse with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

Bred to Perfection - April 15, 2024 07:30 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
The Misuse and Abuse of Antibiotics, and their Consequences – The question I have for you, are you using Medications, Antibiotics and Vaccinations Properly? Our Special Guest is Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo a Poultry Veterinarian, from UC Davis is here to address this very important and controversial ...

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Episode 176 Crevecoeur Chicken / Building Coops and Brooders with B Home Living's Brittni / New Potato and Egg Salad on Greens / Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - April 09, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
In this week's episode, we spotlight the dark and beautiful Crevecoeur chicken. Brittni Poisson from B Home Living joins us to talk about building coops and brooders. We share our recipe for New Potato and Egg Salad on Greens, and find some retail therapy with vintage salt and pepper shakers. G...

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Ep192 - Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

Bred to Perfection - April 08, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts Nancy Troiano – as they talk about the Art of Selective Breeding, and what it takes to create a strain. We address issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this episode of “Bred to Perfection Live,” we are going to discuss questions that I have asked my ...

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Episode 175 Welsh Harlequin Duck / The Good Egg with Amy Van Leuven / Amy's Healthier Brownies / Hallmark's Rockin' Springtime Egg-Laying Hen

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - April 02, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
In this week's episode, we spotlight a gorgeous, egg-laying phenom with a great story - the Welsh Harlequin Duck. Amy Van Leuven, cofounder of the Good Egg, joins us to talk about her fantastic egg scrubbing kit and her inspiring life. She also shares her Healthier Brownie recipe with us, and it...

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Ep191 - Educating the Next Generations of Breeders

Bred to Perfection - April 01, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
There are many struggling beginners, who are having difficulty finding good, reliable and factual information. This includes topics such as husbandry practices, feeding and nutrition practices, health care and disease prevention practices, and yes, breeding. We’re not lacking teachers, but we ar...

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

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - March 26, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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...

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Ep190 - Marek’s Disease and Improving Resistance to Disease with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

Bred to Perfection - March 25, 2024 07:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Today, we are talking with Dr. Gallardo about Marek’s Disease. This is a Pathogenic Virus, also known as Fowl Paralysis or Range Paralysis. Marek's Disease is by far one of the most common illnesses for backyard breeders and small flocks. Yet, it’s one of the most preventable illnesses out there...

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

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - March 19, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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 vintag...

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Ep189 - What are the Benefits of Creating a Strain

Bred to Perfection - March 18, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
What are some of the benefits of creating your own strain? By creating your own strain, it gives you complete knowledge of that strain. You will know their behaviors, their breeding tendencies, what diseases they are susceptible or resistant to. You will know their performance abilities and thei...

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

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - March 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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....

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Ep188 - Bred to Perfection “Live Q&A”

Bred to Perfection - March 11, 2024 07:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and the issues that affect breeders like you. In this episode of Bred to Perfection Live, we answered your questions. This is a show you do not want to miss! We spec...

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

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - March 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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...

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The Live Show (Ep124) Benefits of Breeding for the Complete Package

Bred to Perfection - March 04, 2024 08:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Breeding for the complete package involves selecting individuals that possess a combination of desirable traits. Overall, breeding for the complete package offers numerous advantages in terms of improving breed characteristics, as well as, improved health and better resistance to disease, better...

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

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - February 27, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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 ...

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Fan Favorite Episode - Inbreeding vs In-and-In Breeding

Bred to Perfection - February 26, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
It’s amazing the conversation that can take place at the dinner table. And, that is exactly what happened here. I was visiting with Frank Bradley and his family in Kentucky. After a great meal (ribeye’s) and a couple bottles of beer (Coors Light), Frank asked me some interesting questions on bre...

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

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - February 20, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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, ...

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Ep187 - Chicken Chat and Chicken Breeding

Bred to Perfection - February 19, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and the issues that affect breeders like you. In this episode of Bred to Perfection Live, we are going to discuss questions that I have asked on my Facebook page for a...

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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

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - February 13, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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 so...

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Ep186 - Are the Progeny True Representations of the Parents Worth?

Bred to Perfection - February 12, 2024 08:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Next to selection and knowing your strain really well, the progeny test may be the best tool we breeders have to determine the true value and worth of our brood fowl. In this episode, we will talk about why the progeny test is so important. And, why we believe this method is essential to creatin...

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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

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - February 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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 we...

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Ep185 - The Confusion Between Station and Carriage

Bred to Perfection - February 05, 2024 08:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss the topic surrounding Station of Leg and Body Carriage. In the past, very few breeders understood the term conformation of body. All they knew or cared about was station of leg.  Today, things have changed a lot. Not only do they not know a...

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

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - January 30, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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...

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Ep184 - All About Worms - How Much is Too Much?

Bred to Perfection - January 29, 2024 08:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss the misconceptions surrounding worms. We all know about worms, and how they can affect the health of our strains. However, many don’t realize that they are over-worming their birds, using toxic drugs and pesticides. In this episode we are goi...

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

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - January 23, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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 pla...

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Ep183 - WHO’S MORE IMPORTANT - COCK OR HEN? (1-17-23)

Bred to Perfection - January 22, 2024 08:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss the misconceptions surrounding “who is most important, the cock, or the hen.” The discussion about who is more valuable, the cock or hen, is as old as the chicken itself. It has been a huge debate for as long as I can remember. Everyone has a...

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Bonus Episode - Chickens and Frostbite

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - January 22, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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 ...

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

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - January 16, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratings
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 ...

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