Best Reec Swiney Podcasts (2024)

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 31 Brandon Sanders of Sander's Wildlife 54:29

16d ago54:29

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This episode was WILD, literally! Branden Sanders of Sanders Wildlife came through and shared some of his Eggcellent Adventures as a certified wildlife rescue and rehab guru. Everything from endangered species of skunk that hitched a 12 hour ride in a tractor trailer, to a melanated coyote that went viral for breaking into homes just o make friends…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 30 Mink of CribStead, Cannabis + Chickens 51:33

19d ago51:33

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From an in house cannabis project to chickens, goats and a garden! Mink of @CribStead_ig is really shedding some light on growing in the desert, expanding knowledge through books and more. Check out this episode of Eggcellent Adventures as Reec and Mink talk about his move from renting to transitioning to a full blown homestead in Nevada!…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 29 Nikki of Purely Chickens 42:04

1M ago42:04

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Meet Nikki of Purely Chickens. This social media star, started her chicken journey in 2004 from a school hatching project. Since then her family has grown from owning a few chickens, to having a farm that also incudes goats, geese, an array of vegetation and of course, more chickens. Nikki has two books out, an amazing chicken coop product in conju…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 28 No More Pest In The Coop! 36:56

1M ago36:56

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The founder of Premo Guard, an all natural, poultry safe, pest repellent joined us for this adventure! He also brought along a super star in the chicken social media community. Sean (Premo Guard) & Tracey (Tracy’s Hen House) came on to talk about some pest solutions for your coop and more! We talk about getting rid of mites, lice, ticks, mosquitos,…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 27 Rai of Covid Cluckers 54:12

2M ago54:12

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Meet Rai of @CovidCluckers! She is an amazing content creator who is extremely popular on social media for her "poultry post". Yes the Covid Cluckers that has been mentioned in several episodes on Eggcellent Adventures by other guest. She is spreading valuable chicken care tips all while making compelling and entertaining content with her backyard …

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 26 Jen of Black Sheep Farmstead & Venue 44:09

2M ago44:09

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The blue grass state called and Eggcellent Adventures answered! Meet Jen of Black Sheep Farmstead and Event Venue in Kentucky. This former city girl has made her way to some acreage and over 150 animals! She and her partner are living out their dream in a self restored farm that doubles as an event venue space for weddings, pop up shops and farm cl…

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Hatching Connections with Nikki of Purely Chickens! 21:41

3M ago21:41

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Nikki hatched her first chicken egg in 2006 and has been obsessed with chickens ever since! She has her masters in education and loves teaching others. She left a career teaching kindergarten to stay home with her kids and now teaches others about chicken keeping through her social media channels and h…

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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 25 Went Down Under with Des of of Gold Coast, Queensland Australia 49:55

3M ago49:55

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This Eggcellent Adventure took us on an adventure Down Under! We spoke with Des of Gold Coast, Queensland Australia By way of South Africa. She gave us her backstory into the chicken life. Moving from the city to a 12 acre homestead that’s still a stones throw from the city. Des is a dedicated mom and wife who also works full time and cares for her…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 24 Spam Valley Croft, Scottland 30:46

3M ago30:46

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Yes, you saw right, we are in Scottland for this episode! Reec talks with Andi of Spam Valley Croft about her chicken adventures, drams of a big farm, converting an inheritance into a homestead (croft), and everything in between. They talk about mental health benefits and how her backyard poultry is helping with anxiety and even lawn maintenance.…

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The Emotional Journey of Chicken Caregivers with Erica of Second Hen'd 51:49

3M ago51:49

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! This week's guest is Erica of Second Hen'd a 501 3c organization that rehomes "spent hens", ex battery laying hens. You can listen to Erica's more detailed episode here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1624426/episodes/12660584 Today we are focusing on an new support group for chicken keepers. Erica started …

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 23 Mulberry Farms - Turkey Talk, 4H & Show Pigs 53:00

3M ago53:00

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Reec gets the chance to speak with Marryann Zimmerman of Mulberry Farms located in Wisconsin. She has a wide variety of farm animals including chickens, ducks, turkey, pigs and is preparing for goats. She has found a way to fund all of her kids show animals through the sale of berries that they grow on their 9 acre estate. In addition to being a wi…

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Don't Let Cute Ducks Fool You! 16:03

4M ago16:03

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This special LIVE episode is about Ducks! They are adorable as ducklings BUT many ducks end up being abandoned because the care is so much different than raising chickens. It can be fun, if you are prepared. Reec walks through his good, bad and messy experiences with raising ducks. Take a listen if you want ducks!…

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Embracing Nature's Rhythm: Holi's Path to Sustainable Off-Grid Living 50:41

5M ago50:41

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Ever find yourself longing for a life less ordinary, where the buzz of technology is replaced by the hum of nature? Holli from Homesteadbunnie is here to share her incredible journey from a youngin in the forest to an emblem of off-grid living. With a history steeped in the wild and a heart filled with…

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Raising Chickens As Companion Pets with Joelle of Chickenhappyhour 58:14

5M ago58:14

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! *We did have a slight audio problem this week. But it was still a fantastic episode! Have you ever felt outnumbered in your own backyard? That's the story of how Joelle's flock grew from a reasonable six to an uproarious eighteen, thanks to the all-too-real phenomenon of "chicken math." This episode ta…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 21 SHISHANA ROURKE - EXOTIC RESCUE, WATER BUFFALO WHISPERER 49:16

5M ago49:16

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 21 SHISHANA ROURKE - EXOTIC RESCUE, WATER BUFFALO WHISPERER. Shishana has been making huge waves on social media with half a million followers on Facebook. People are intrigued with her exotic animal and horse rescue, especially with the "Bog Guy" Hank, the Water Buffalo! Horses, water buffalo, zebra, zonkey and more! This…

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From Backyard Hens to Heartfelt Connections with Kris of Chicken City Chickens 46:20

5M ago46:20

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Today's Guest is Kris of Chicken City Chickens. Meet Kris in her own words. " I have one adult son. Currently I’m the caretaker for two elderly parents. I work for Rover which gives me a flexible schedule and I get to work with animals, bonus. Everyone has always called my house the zoo. It all started…

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EGGCELENT ADVENTURES FT TRACIE ADAMS - GOAT YOGA AND CUDDLE SESSIONS 50:52

5M ago50:52

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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 20 TRACIE ADAMS OF Carolina Goat Yoga and Cuddle Sessions. Tracie has a thriving business in the Carolina's that is all about health and wellness with the added bonus of goat interaction! This episode is all about goat care and many of the intricacies involved. Her story is amazing and she even had a new baby goat with her…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES - EP 19 LEE OF BAWK 30:16

6M ago30:16

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With almost a hundred thousand facebook fans and millions of views, BAWK is a fan favorite among the online chicken communities. During the peak of the pandemic Lee and his family decided to get chickens…Well, his wife built a coop and they have been creating a plethora of content that people absolutely love! Check out the full interview with Reec …

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Marek's Disease and The Backyard Flock with Rai of Covid Cluckers 55:16

6M ago55:16

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! When Rai, a seasoned urban chicken keeper, opened up about the hushed illness plaguing her backyard flock, it struck a chord with my own trials in tending to my feathered friends. We both know the weight of silence around these issues all too well, and it's high time we brought it into the light. Our c…

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EP. 18 MY PET CHICKEN - FOREST CLINTON 41:10

7M ago41:10

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EP. 18 MY PET CHICKEN - FOREST CLINTON MY PET CHICKEN IS ONE OF THE TOP U.S. HATCHERIES. They pride themselves on having exemplary costumer service and grade A products (no pun intended). From staple chicken breeds, to exotic water fowl, they have it all when it comes to pet poultry! With a recent shift in leadership, this house hold brand to the c…

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EGGELENT ADVENTURES EP. 17 - FT DANIELLE, CHICKEN DADDIES 26:56

7M ago26:56

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Danielle, Founder and Owner of Chicken Daddies Calendar has turned a spoof social media experiment into a full fledge business that has taken her around the globe! Listen to the story of the photographer / chicken mamma, who is traveling the globe to create a series of playful novelty calendars featuring men with their chickens! She also utilizes a…

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EP. 16 ASIA PRATLEY - YELLOW DOOR URBAN HOMESTAED 38:46

8M ago38:46

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Reec calls Asia Pretley of Yellow Door Urban Homestead, the Queen of Small Space Gardening! She is killing it in the virginai area! Asia has an amazing story of getting back to the basics and starting a garden with her daughter that sprouts a variety of plants from cabbage and spices to loofas! In addition to the garden she also has chickens and ev…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES FT. UPENDO ESTATES & BEES 47:28

8M ago47:28

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Meet the Upendos on this episode of Eggcellent Adventures. Not only have they created an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle, through their tree house Air BNB, they also give others the off grid experience. This family has made the switch from the 9 to 5 suburban life, and built a self sufficient homestead on some acreage they purchased duri…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP.12 LOVELAND ACRES FARM WITH SCARLETT S. 21:46

9M ago21:46

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A life changing, debilitating illness pushed this former inner city teacher in Wisconsin has transitioned to owner and proprietor of a massive farm that houses chickens, ducks, gats, cattle and multiple crops! Hear the conversation between Eggcellent Adventure’s host, Reec Swiney, and Scarlett as they discuss her overcoming gastroparesis and battli…

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EGGCELLENT NUGGET - BALD CHICKENS ARE COMING, THE MOLT 5:36

9M ago5:36

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Patrick Biggs, PH. D. of the Purina Poultry Nutrition team gets into detail about the molt and what that looks like for chickens at different stages of their life cycle, why it's needed, nutritional changes and the importance of it for your birds body. hjvpMnKpmEUjfcBt7TqJBy Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP. 12 DR. PATRICK BIGGS, PURINA POULTRY NUTIRTION 42:40

9M ago42:40

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Reec has a dynamic talk with Dr. Patrick Biggs, PH. D. a leading name in poultry nutrition. Dr. Biggs is currently the lead man at Purina when it comes to developing "the right stuff" for your backyard chickens of all stages in life. Reec & Dr. Biggs talk about everything from life stage expectations, proper types of nutrition, brooding practices, …

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EGGCELLENT NUGGET - HEATING THE COOP IN THE WINTER 7:18

9M ago7:18

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Dr. Patrick Biggs (Purina poultry nutritionist) is sharing his thoughts on heat inside of chicken coops. We all want our chickens to be safe, warm and happy in the winter and so does the Doc. Check out what he thinks about artificial heat in the coop as the weather cools down. Listen NotesBy Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP. 10 NIYA BROWN MATHEWS, TWIN OAKS FARM 49:41

10M ago49:41

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Niya Brown Mathews, Twin Oaks Farms, joins Reec and shares her journey of moving from the city to a homestead that now houses three coops, four large gardens and more. Niya, a life coach, entrepreneur, NFL wife & mom, is inspiring hundreds of thousands of people with her social media post "Live From The Garden" and teaching the masses to grow their…

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AN EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES NUGGET - TO GRIT OR NOT TO GRIT 3:59

10M ago3:59

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Here's a mini episode or EGGCELLENT NUGGET! Dr. Patrick Biggs, PH.D. (Purina Poultry Nutrition) answers Reec's question about Grit. Is grit (tiny bits of gravel) necessary in a chickens diet??? Some say that because a chicken lacks teeth, they need to swallow grit in order to break down food in the digestive track. Did Dr. Biggs Agree?…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP.8 ERIN BROWN THE CONCRETE COWGIRL 36:25

10M ago36:25

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This Episode we hit North Philly to interview the face behind the Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy. We dive into the culture of urban cowboys and girls, talk horse care, good stable practices and she also walks us through a day in the life of a Concrete Cowgirl We find out if chicken math crosses over to horses and how she started beating professi…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP.6 DEMON WOLF LAKE FARM 38:47

10M ago38:47

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On this episode of Eggcellent Adventures with Reec Swiney, we got an in depth look at Wolf Lake farms in Texas while conversing with Demond. He and his family own a huge ranch the houses chickens, cattle, donkeys, and even bees! They also grow variety of vegetables , flowers and plants on their land. Take a listen to the story of how they grew from…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES - EP.7 DRE TAYLOR - Nile Valley(NVA) Aquaponics @DreTaylor51 24:44

11M ago24:44

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES - Ep.6 Dre Taylor - Nile Valley(NVA) Aquaponics & KC Urban Farm Co-Op This week we step out of the coop and into the pond! We talk about aquaponics and water farming with an expert Dre Taylor as he comes in via satellite all the way from Ghana (Africa). This Kansas City native once facilitated and founded one of the largest aq…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP.5 MEL - @WILMATHEWONDERHEN 36:27

11M ago36:27

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Episode Mel - WilmaTheWonderHen This time Reec checks in with Tennesee to chat with a social media star and podcast host Mel who runs the popular page Wilma The Wonder Hen. Mel and her family reside on a 7 acre farm that homes over 100 birds, horses, goats and soon Jersey Cows! Some hot topics Mel and Reec discussed are bio security, health benefit…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP.4 COOH GRUBS - SCIENCE OF BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE 21:12

11M ago21:12

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We went all the way to China for this episode, well we went via satellite, lol. Cooh grubs marketing and social manager Carter Jin joined the conversation with Reec. They discussed Cooh Grubs amazing mission to lower food waste and develop sustainable nutrition and snack products for chickens and even humans through black soldier fly larvae. They h…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP.3 LISA STEELE @FreshEggsDaily 43:29

12M ago43:29

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Episode 3. features a conversation with Lisa Steele, author of Fresh Eggs Daily, TV host of Welcome To My Farm On this episode of Eggcellent Adventures with Reec, we are joined with Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily. She has an enormous social media following that peaks into the millions. Her followers and fans are following her vast knowledge of chi…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP.2 TAYLOR @CHAKRACHICKENS OF UN COOPED 23:39

12M ago23:39

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On this episode of Eggcellent Adventures Reec satellites into Minnesota to talk with Taylor (@ChakraChickens) , host of the Un-Cooped Podcast and homesteader / egg farmer. Taylor sheds light on his collection of breath taking chickens, peacocks, Guineafowl, goats, horses and even snakes! He and his wife share a variety of critters. Taylor is also v…

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Clucking Along: A Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Journey of Compassion and Connection with Courtney from Rocker Chooks 48:49

12M ago48:49

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Courtney is the content creator for The Rocker Chooks on Instagram. She was born and raised in Northern Minnesota, and currently lives there with her boyfriend and small backyard flock of big character chickens. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Communications with a Minor in Animal Science…

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EP.1 - FT. HEATH, CITY CHICK 30:52

1y ago30:52

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this weeks episode features an interview with Heath, owner of City Chick. City chick was once a chicken coop & chicken rental company for urban residents with chicken dreams, that weren't 100% ready to commit to the backyard farmer lifestyle. Now his company has grwon into a chicken nutrition and educational company with an amazing social media fol…

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Backyard Chickens and Community Outreach with Reec Swiney of Black Yard Chickenz 21:46

1y ago21:46

21:46

Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! What if we told you that raising backyard chickens could change lives and bring communities together? Join us as we have a heartfelt discussion with Reec Sweeney from Blackyard Chickenz, whose incredible journey from city life to urban farming has not only transformed his own life, but also made a posi…

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FDA's OTC Antibiotic Ban: Implications for Backyard Chicken Keepers 18:47

1y ago18:47

18:47

Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Todays Episode Limited availability: Backyard chicken keepers might find it more challenging to obtain antibiotics without a prescription. This change would mean they would need to consult a veterinarian to obtain antibiotics for their chickens. Increased costs: Consulting a veterinarian and obtaining …

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The Backyard Chicken Farm Report: Broody hens, Aggressive roosters, and Incubating geese 21:08

1y ago21:08

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Today's episode is a mash up of our "Heifer Farm Report!" We've had some fun things happen here and some very unpleasant, but necessary task. 1. We talk about moving Shelby, Jack, & Spud to their new goose pen. 2. All the broody hens one could ever need to repopulate the backyard. 3. Aggressive rooster…

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Saving "Spent Hens" with Erica of Second-Hen'd 1:01:43

1y ago1:01:43

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Today's guest is Erica from Second-Hen'd. "Founded in early 2018, Second-Hen'd is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization that works to find loving, forever homes for ex-commercial egg-laying chickens – which we collectively refer to as "spent" hens. Our emphasis is helping those that come fro…

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Things You Should Know Before Owning Backyard Chickens 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE GLITCH! No worries, we fixed it! Todays episode is all about the things I wish I would've known before adding backyard chickens! Support the Show. “Where education fuels compassion.”By Melissa

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Chicken Feed Conspiracy: Fact or Fiction with Marissa and Rai 1:00:05

1+ y ago1:00:05

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Language Warning & Some of the audio is fuzzy. I'll try to correct audio and upload another day. My favorite microphone died. So, today's episode suffered a little. But our guests come through loud and clear. Today's guest are Marissa of Kingscockerandthemothercluckers and Rai of Covid Cluckers. Join u…

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Vent Gleet In Backyard Poultry 19:23

2y ago19:23

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Today's episode is part of our summer series. We focus on vent gleet in backyard chickens. http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/vent-gleet Support the Show. “Where education fuels compassion.”By Melissa

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Fowl Pox in Backyard Chickens 13:44

2y ago13:44

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Today's episode is part of our "Summer Series on Keeping Your Backyard Flock Healthy and Happy in the Warmer Months." You can read our blog posts about each of our summer series here: Wilma's Summer Series Support the Show. “Where education fuels compassion.”…

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40 Flystrike in Poultry: Keeping our Chickens safe during summer 16:15

2y ago16:15

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Flystrike is a nasty condition that can be fatal if left untreated. Learn the signs, treatment options, and how to keep the fly's to a minimum. Also mentioned: The Chicken Health Handbook Poultrydvm.com The Chicken Chick Follow Wilma The wonder Hen Support the Show. “Where education fuels compassion.”…

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39 How To Keep Your Coop Clean with Mother Clucker's Mobile Chicken Wellness Spa 58:55

2y ago58:55

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Todays episode is all about cleaning chicken poop! Just kidding. But kind of not. We speak with Jodi of Mother Clucker’s Mobile Wellness Spa. Facebook: Mother Clucker’s Mobile Chicken Wellness Spa Jeff and Jodi Started Mother Clucker Mobile Chicken Wellness & Spa when they noticed that there were so ma…

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38 Heat Stress: How to protect your backyard chickens during the summer heat! 15:10

2y ago15:10

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Today's episode we dive into heat stress and our backyard flock. Know the signs of heat stroke, what to do, and tips to help keep our chickens cool this summer. Book mentioned: Gail Damerow : The Chicken Health Handbook This link is associated with my amazon affiliate account and we do make a small com…

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Fatty Liver Syndrome: Common Cause of Death in Poultry 13:06

2y ago13:06

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! I lost Miss Sassy on Easter morning. 1. Common illnesses in chickens. 2. Fatty Liver Syndrome is more common than one would think. 3. Keeping a healthy dietary and exercise balance. 4. Does genetics play a role? 5. Experimental supplements for at risk groups. We also have an interview with our veterina…

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