Best Laura Bergmann Podcasts (2024)

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21: How to integrate your Chickens and your Babies. Motherhood meets murderous Kookaburras. 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

35:10

Is Arancauna a beach that Americans holiday at? We aren't sure, honestly, it's unlikely that we can be bothered to find out. There's gardening and sleep to be had. We are genuinely interested in how egg colour works though, do let us know if you have answers on that. In this episode, Jackie admits that she has joined the 'cluck side' (apologies for…

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20: Learning what thrives on neglect 29:50

2y ago29:50

29:50

Jackie and Laura return to the pod, reflecting on the hectic few months it has been adding to their human families. This episode covers learning what to prioritise in the garden and coop when you have very little time and energy, and the realities of raising ducks and chicks from eggs to adulthood.

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19: Expanding flocks! Introducing chicks and hatching ducklings 38:03

2y ago38:03

38:03

In this long-awaited episode Laura details how she introduced day old chicks to a broody hen. Jackie talks about her experience hatching ducklings from multiple egg sources. This episode was recorded at the end of summer, so some seasonal references may seem out of date to winter listeners!

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18: Duck sex and budget garden tips 36:58

2+ y ago36:58

36:58

In this episode Jackie discusses the mechanics of duck mating and egg-incubation fails. Laura talks techniques on turning a free-range rabbit into a helpful garden companion. The Fowl Play crew also talk about ant-farming aphids, money saving tips on using what you’ve got for garden edging.

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17: Incubating Duck Eggs and Australian Native Cottage Gardens 32:11

3y ago32:11

32:11

In this Episode, Jackie has her first crack at incubating her Runner duck eggs. She does not rate the cheap incubator she bought but is cautiously optimistic that this batch may work out anyway. Laura details the marvellous plant haul she scored from a local Canberra nursery during lockdown (Click and Collect FTW).…

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16: Conversation with Rachel Karasick - USA vs AUS, Seed Saving & Fancy Lettuce. 49:06

3y ago49:06

49:06

In this episode, Laura and Jackie chat with Rachel - an Expat from the USA who has filled the yard of her rental in Canberra with half a truckload of horse manure, some chickens, and an abundantly fruitful veggie plot. Rachel studied Environmental Science in the cornfields of Ohio and swiftly became a 'seedling queen', she's been obsessed with grow…

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15: Snap Lockdown, Astroturf and Duck Eggs 19:40

3y ago19:40

19:40

Want to learn how to remove astroturf? Laura shares her ‘learning by doing’ experience. Jackie also has a very exciting duckdate to share in this snappy snap lockdown chat.

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14: When Failure Creates Opportunity 33:36

3y ago33:36

33:36

Well and truly back from a winter podcasting hiatus Laura is excited by the chance to get summer veg growing with a long season after her brassicas took a beating at the hands of cabbage moths. Jackie's duck cupboard is having issues with moisture, which is motivating a sped-up timeline for a bigger space (and more ducks!). In this episode, Laura g…

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13: Winter is Ending 35:35

3y ago35:35

35:35

Jackie uses herself as a unit of measurement to describe how tall trees are, and Laura reveals her imprecise pruning technique. Jackie also gets a surprise mandarin tree, and Laura talks plans for spring.

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12: We Visit the Goulburn Poultry Fanciers Society Annual Show 2021 29:50

3y ago29:50

29:50

Laura and Jackie chat through their first-ever visit to a Poultry show! They reveal their favorite take away's from the day including blow-dried chickens, the appeals of very small and very large breeds, and learning the details of flare-legged hens. Also, feat. some super exclusive audio recorded onsite at the event... (read: Jackie and Laura fawn…

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11: Adding to the duck flock & winter gardening update 37:14

3y ago37:14

37:14

Jackie has rescued an Indian Runner duck from a local shelter to bulk up the presence of her vulnerable Call duck pair. She reveals how the new duck has adapted to the yard and routine. Laura is having trouble with cabbage moths and frost in Canberra, she gives some insight into how she'll approach her winter garden next time 'round. Meanwhile, in …

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10: Cat vs Duck dilemma 32:46

3y ago32:46

32:46

This chat covers even more than Laura's garden frost cloth. We talk through sewing pantry seeds to reap mustard greens, using your dog to meet neighbours so you can offload an over supply of Jerusalem artichokes, Laura's mild fear of Canberra's lake swans, cheeky dogs thieving chicken eggs, mulling over moulting, Jackie's prowling neighbours' cat a…

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9: Laura gets a dog called Pony! 26:53

3y ago26:53

26:53

Pony has arrived and is settling in at Laura's small farm. Laura is excited to harvest her Jerusalem Artichokes and Jacke has some questions for Laura about setting a future chicken coop of her own.

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8: Seize the Strawberry 40:08

3y ago40:08

40:08

Anecdotes abound in this episode as Laura and Jackie have a catch up about the challenges of cats and toddlers in the garden, and the excitement of Laura getting a dog named Pony to add to her small farm.

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7: Wet Weather and Autumn Gardening 44:24

3+ y ago44:24

44:24

“Put me in the proper ground, I’m stuck in my seed tray!” Laura and Jackie talk about how their flocks and gardens are dealing with all the rain, and talk about their plans and processes for autumn planting.

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6: How the Ducks have settled in after 1 month. 20:22

3+ y ago20:22

20:22

In this short chat, Laura and Jackie talk through how the ducks have settled into their new digs at Jackie's place. We also talk through new small crop harvests as Autumn begins here in Australia. Apologies for the clicking noises in this episode folks! we were ironing out some technical difficulties, Laura has done marvellously in editing this tog…

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5: Chicken Coop Design 44:53

3+ y ago44:53

44:53

Jackie and Laura talk with their long-awaited first guest, Laura’s chicken daddy and coop expert Johnny Debs. He talks through the lessons learned and design principles of their backyard-defining chicken palace.

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4 : New Ducks, Bare Bums and Broody Chooks. 36:13

3+ y ago36:13

36:13

'Who is this woman with a broom!' Friends of the pod will know how excited Jackie is to have recorded this episode. She recounts the arrival of her ducks, Lori (Loralyn) and Phil (Philip), including the trials of ushering them into the garage at night through pumpkin vines and over compost heaps. Laura has been punished by the poultry gods this wee…

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3 : Our favourite podcasts and YouTube channels 41:56

3+ y ago41:56

41:56

‘You can’t bury your wife in the garden!’ We discuss our favourite podcasts and youtube channels for gardening, poultry, and waterfowl inspiration. Jackie reveals her future duck's names and has a whinge about just how long it takes to prepare for them. We also question if mini pigs are real or not... Jackie is not convinced.…

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2 : How to prepare. Chickens vs ducks. 41:57

3+ y ago41:57

41:57

'My pumpkins are bananas.' This episode starts with an update from Jackie and Laura on 'what's been growin' on' (queue audible groan). Jackie chats about prepping her yard for the impending arrival of ducks and Laura reminisces about the long (but thorough) process of building and planning her coop.

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1 : Introducing Fowl Play - Small Farm Chats 31:52

3+ y ago31:52

31:52

'If people like dinosaurs they should get chickens.' Introducing Jackie, Laura and their suburban farms with chickens, ducks, and ideas for future gardening ventures.

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Laura Bergmann Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Fowl Play: Small Farm Chats

Jacqueline Mcleish & Laura Bergmann

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21: How to integrate your Chickens and your Babies. Motherhood meets murderous Kookaburras. 35:10

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20: Learning what thrives on neglect 29:50

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19: Expanding flocks! Introducing chicks and hatching ducklings 38:03

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18: Duck sex and budget garden tips 36:58

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17: Incubating Duck Eggs and Australian Native Cottage Gardens 32:11

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16: Conversation with Rachel Karasick - USA vs AUS, Seed Saving & Fancy Lettuce. 49:06

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15: Snap Lockdown, Astroturf and Duck Eggs 19:40

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14: When Failure Creates Opportunity 33:36

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13: Winter is Ending 35:35

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12: We Visit the Goulburn Poultry Fanciers Society Annual Show 2021 29:50

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11: Adding to the duck flock & winter gardening update 37:14

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10: Cat vs Duck dilemma 32:46

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9: Laura gets a dog called Pony! 26:53

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8: Seize the Strawberry 40:08

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7: Wet Weather and Autumn Gardening 44:24

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6: How the Ducks have settled in after 1 month. 20:22

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5: Chicken Coop Design 44:53

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4 : New Ducks, Bare Bums and Broody Chooks. 36:13

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3 : Our favourite podcasts and YouTube channels 41:56

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2 : How to prepare. Chickens vs ducks. 41:57

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1 : Introducing Fowl Play - Small Farm Chats 31:52

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