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Coffee with the Chicken Ladies
Episodes
309 episodes
Episode 295 Aylesbury Duck / Fiona on Hatching Ducklings with Broody Chickens / Mixed Berry Crostata / Sweet Corn
In this week's episode, we spotlight the critically endangered heritage breed Aylesbury Duck. Fiona joins us to talk about using her broody Orpington hens to hatch and brood ducklings. We also share our recipe for delicious mixed berry crostata...
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Episode 294 Japanese Bantam Chicken / Nutrena's Mark Eggers on the Nutritional Needs of Hens in Hot Weather / Blueberry Mint Fizz / Coop Fans
In this week's episode, we spotlight the tiny and very beautiful Japanese Bantam chicken. Mark Eggers, Science and Tech lead at Nutrena Feeds, joins us to talk about the nutritional needs of laying hens during periods of extreme heat. We share ...
Episode 293 Production White Leghorn / Second-Hen'd Rescue with Erica Camp / Strawberry Donuts / Sweet Potatoes
In this week's episode we spotlight the Production White Leghorn and take a look at how they became an egg industry standard laying hen. The wonderful Erica Camp, founder of Second-Hen'd Rescue, joins us to talk about the amazing work that she ...
Episode 292 Rouen Duck / Botulism in Poultry / Persian Love Cake / Smart Grower Organic
In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful Rouen Duck. Our main topic is a listener requested discussion about botulism in poultry and how to avoid it. We share our recipe for delicious Persian Love Cake, and offer som retail therapy wi...
Episode 291 Whiting True Blue and True Green Chickens / FlyStrike / Oatmeal Pancakes / Green Beans
In this week's episode we spotlight a pair of superior layers with beautiful eggs - the Whiting True Blue and True Green. Our main topic is a discussion about Fly Strike, incluing how to treat and prevent it. We share our recipe for delicious O...
Episode 290 Sicilian Buttercup Chicken / How to Prepare your Flock for Summer Heat / Cherry Chocolate Chip Bars / The Poultry Palette
In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful and talented Sicilian Buttercup Chicken. Our Main Topic delves into the best ways to plan ahead and be prepared for high summer temperatures that can take a toll on your flock. We share our reci...
Episode 289 Transylvanian Naked Neck Chicken / The Real Dirt on Salmonella / Rapini Carbonara / Nasturtiums
In this week's episode we spotlight the all around amazing Transylvania Naked Neck Chicken. Our main topic is a look at salmonella, how it can affect you and your flock, and best practices for avoiding infection. We also share our recipe for de...
Episode 288 Ayam Cemani Chicken / Biosecurity on a Budget with CAHEN / Rhubarb Streusel Muffins / Eaton Pet and Pasture's Flock First Poultry Wound & Skin Care Spray
In this week's episode we spotlight the fascinating all-black Ayam Cemani chicken. The doctors from CAHEN join us again to share their best tips for flock biosecurity on a budget. We share our recipe for easy and very delicious Rhubarb Streusel...
Episode 287 / New Hampshire Chicken / Fiona on Hatching Chicks with Broody Hens / Potato Crusted Quiche / Asparagus
In this week's episode, we spotlight an all-round fantastic heritage breed chicken - the New Hampshire! Fiona joins us to talk about the many advantages of hatching chicks with a broody hen. We share our recipe for delicious potato-crusted quic...
Episode 286 Shetland Duck / Marc and Katy Metzer on Top 5 Beginner's Ducks / Herbed Tea Cookies / Duck Swimsuits
In this week's episode, we spotlight a very rare and critically endangered breed - the Shetland Duck. Marc and Katy Metzer join us to talk about what's new at the hatchery and to share their top 5 favorite duck breeds for beginners. We share ou...
Episode 285 Pyncheon Bantam / Who, When, Why, and How to Add a Rooster to Your Flock / Dandelion Fritters / Kale
In this week's episode, we spotlight an endangered American breed chicken - the Pyncheon Bantam. In our main topic we answer a listener's questions about the ins and outs of adding a rooster to your flock. We also share our recipe for Dandelion...
Episode 284 Nankin Bantam / Feather Pluckers in Your Flock / Apple Rum Raisin Bundt Cake / Poultry Napkin Rings
In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the oldest bantam chicken breeds still in existence - the Nankin! Our main topic is a discussion on feather pluckers in your flock: how to identify them, why they do it, and how to prevent it from hap...
Episode 283 Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chicken / Dr. Rebecca on Poly-Cystic Ovarian Disorder in Hens / Fried Rice with Eggs and Spring Veggies / Sugar Snap Peas
In this week's episode we spotlight the wild-crested Appenzeller Spitzhauben chicken. Dr Rebecca joins us to talk about a poly-cystic ovarian disorder that she has found in laying hens. We share our recipe for Fried Rice with Spring Veggies, an...
Episode 282 Crested Cream Legbar / What to Know About Baby Poultry in the Mail / Egg Yolk Cookies / Bomgaar's Shopping Spree
In this week's episode we spotlight one of our all-time favorite blue-egg laying heritage breed chickens - the Crested Cream Legbar! In our main topic we discuss the USPS and how/why they ship baby poultry. We share our recipe for delicate and ...
Episode 281 Campine Chicken / Lisa Steele on Gardening with Chickens / Lemon Blackberry Tart / Growing Carrots
In this week's episode we spotlight the rare, beautiful, and friendly Campine chicken. Lisa Steels joins us to share some tips and talk about publishing the 10th anniversary re-write of her book, Gardening with Chickens. Cracking the E...
Episode 280 Sumatra Chicken / McMurray Hatchery's Ginger Stevenson on New Birds and Breeding with Care / Savory Asparagus Filled Crepes / Spring Themed Table Settings
In this week's episode, we spotlight a rare and beautiful long-tailed breed of chicken - the Sumatra. Ginger Stevenson from McMurray Hatchery joins us for a great chat about their newest breeds and a behind the scenes look at how and why they s...
Episode 279 Deathlayer Chicken / Suburban Homesteading with Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn / Basic Scrambled Eggs / Bok Choi
In this week's episode, we spotlight the a pretty little chicken with a gothic name - the Deathlayer! Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn, authors of Small-Scale Homesteading, join us to talk about the amazing amount of eggs and produc...
Episode 278 Golden Comet Chicken / Introducing CAHEN: The California Avian Health Education Network / Egg Salad / Poultry Phone Cases
In this week's episode we spotlight one of the earliest hybrid laying hens - the Golden Comet. In our main topic, we introduce you to CAHEN, the California Avian Health Education Network. CAHEN's Dr. Flores and Dr. Bradley join us to explain th...
Episode 277 Jersey Giant Chickens / Best Beginner Chicken Breeds for Different Climates / Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies / Garden Cress
In this week's episode, we spotlight the wonderful and friendly Jersey Giant chicken. We also discuss the best breeds for beginners based on climate, share our recipe for easy and kid-friendly chocolate chip cookies, and spotlight garden cress ...
Episode 276 Polish Chicken / Nutrena's Mark Eggers on Feeding Chicks / Easy Pancakes with Rhubarb Sauce / Chicken Potholders
In this week's episode, we spotlight a very old and very fancy chicken breed - the Polish! Nutrena Feed's Mark Eggers joins us to talk best practices for feeding chicks of different breeds, both fancy and practical. We share our recipe for deli...
Episode 275 Pekin Duck / Fiona on Choosing and Brooding Ducks for the Homestead / Savory Duck Egg Bread Pudding / Rapini or Broccoli Raab
In this week's episode we spotlight the adorable Pekin duck, chat with Fiona about choosing and brooding ducks on her smallholding, share our recipe for Savory Duck Egg Pudding, and supply some retail therapy with a seed spotlight on Rapini/Bro...
Episode 274 Ameraucana Chicken / Treat and Prevent Mites and Lice / Pineapple Cupcakes with Prickly Pear Fruit Frosting / Poultry Planters
In this week's episode we spotlight one of the most popular chicken breeds of the late 20th century - the Ameraucana! We also discuss how to treat and prevent mites and lice, share our recipe for Pineapple Cupcakes with Prickly Pear Fruit Frost...
Episode 273 Cochin Bantam (Pekin) / Chicken Skeletal System / Southwestern Cactus Cornbread / Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage
In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the prettiest little pet chickens around - the Cochin Bantam/Pekin! We also discuss some of the amazing things about the chicken's skeletal system, share our recipe for delicious Southwestern (prickly...
Episode 272 Cochin Chicken / All About Winter Layers / Mud Hen Bars / Nutrena Naturewise Tidbits
In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the most famous and beloved of the heritage breeds - the Cochin! In our main topic we discuss winters layers; what are they, which breeds, a few studies, and best practices. We share our recipe for ea...
Episode 271 Lakenvelder Chicken / How to Choose and Raise Friendly Chickens / Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Baked Eggs / Sparkler White Tip Radish
In this week's episode we spotlight a European breed of chicken that should be better known - the Lakenvelder! We also discuss our best tips for choosing and raising friendly chickens, share our recipe for Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Baked Egg...