PK360 Audio
Welcome to PK360 Audio, and thank you for joining us.
If you've been with us for a while, you may remember our original Poultry Keepers Podcast. As PK360 has grown, we've learned something important. Simply sharing information isn't enough. We want to help poultry keepers not only learn more, but also become more confident in the decisions they make every day.
That's why we've created PK360 Audio.
Our mission remains the same—Helping Poultry Keepers Make Better Decisions. What has changed is how we hope to accomplish that mission. Rather than simply telling you what to do, we'll also provide practical tools that help you put what you're learning into practice. Whether it's our Observation Journal, educational Sheets, Decision Trees, or other companion resources, our goal is to help bridge the gap between learning and doing.
Most episodes will be adapted from our Field Guide videos and PK360 LIVE programs, making it easy to continue learning while driving, working around the farm, or taking care of everyday chores. You'll also hear occasional audio-exclusive conversations, interviews, and special programs created just for our podcast listeners.
You'll also be hearing from the entire PK360 team, including livestock nutritionist Jeff Mattocks, poultry educators Carey Blackmon and Sue Dobson, along with me, Rip Stalvey.
Learning doesn't end when an episode is over, so I invite you to join us in the Poultry Keepers 360 Facebook Group, where you'll find our companion tools, thoughtful discussions, and a community of poultry keepers who enjoy learning together.
If you have questions, suggestions, or ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear from you. You can reach me anytime at stalvey.rip@gmail.com.
Thank you for joining us. I'm excited about this new chapter, and I hope you'll come along for the journey.
Because better observations lead to better decisions.
Episodes
160 episodes
Linebreeding Chickens: Build Consistency Without Losing Vigor – Audio Edition
Linebreeding can reveal weaknesses already hiding in a flock—and that is exactly why careful breeders use it.This Audio Edition was adapted from a PK360 LIVE conversation featuring Rip Stalvey, poultry nutritionist Jeff Mattocks, Karen J...
Winter Flock Reset: Fix What Isn’t Working - Audio Edition
Winter gives poultry keepers something we rarely have during the busy season: an opportunity to slow down, look back, and decide what genuinely needs improvement.A winter flock reset does not mean changing everything. It means identifyin...
How to Prepare Your Chickens for Breeding Season
Successful breeding begins long before the first eggs go into the incubator.In this episode, Carey Blackmon and poultry nutritionist Jeff Mattocks explain how to prepare a flock for breeding season—from choosing the right birds and setti...
Is Your Chicken Coop Ready For Winter? Don't Forget The Air!
When cold weather arrives, many poultry keepers instinctively close their coops tightly to keep their chickens warm. Unfortunately, that can trap moisture, ammonia, and stale air—creating conditions far more dangerous than the cold itself.<...
What’s Really in Your Chicken Feed? Protein, Fat & Fiber Explained - Video Edition
Protein percentage is only part of the story when it comes to feeding poultry well. What matters is how protein, amino acids, fats, fiber, and the other components of a diet work together.In this PK360 discussion, Rip Stalvey, Jeff Matt...
Is Your Flock Ready for Winter? Weight & Body Condition Matter-Audio Edition
A chicken can look big, fluffy, and healthy—but what do you really know about what's underneath all those feathers?In this episode of Poultry Keepers 360 LIVE, Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, Carey Blackmon, and Sue Dobson take a practical ...
Start Chicks Strong-Audio Edition
The first 14 days of a chick's life can shape far more than its early growth. Nutrition, brooder conditions, access to feed and water, lighting, temperature, grit, and opportunities for natural behavior can all influence how those chicks develo...
More Winter Light
Winter often brings shorter days—and fewer eggs. But is adding artificial light really the answer?In this video, we'll separate fact from fiction and discuss what supplemental lighting can and cannot do for your flock.We'll cove...
Flock Talk
This is audio from the July 16, 2026 PK360 LIVEGot questions about your flock? Pull up a chair and join the conversation.Flock Talk LIVE is our interactive livestream where small flock poultry keepers come together...
Learn To Read Your Flock During Winter
Winter has a way of changing a flock.Some birds become more active. Others spend more time on the roost. Feed consumption changes. Water consumption changes. Social interactions change. The question isn't whether your flock behaves diff...
The Future of PK360-Big Changes, New Tools, and What’s Next
The future of Poultry Keepers 360 starts now. Join Rip Stalvey, Sue Dobson, and Carey Blackmon in this special PK360 Audio, as they unveil the biggest improvements and educational initiatives in our organization's history.&nbs...
Selecting Dual Purpose Chickens: Hands-On Traits That Matter for Meat and Eggs (Part 2), Classic Replay
Discover the art and science behind selecting and breeding true dual-purpose chickens in Part 2 of our series! Join us as we dive deep into evaluating carcass quality, balancing body structure for meat and egg production, and how nutrition and ...
Selecting Dual Purpose Chickens: Hands-On Traits That Matter for Meat and Eggs (Part 1), Classic Replay
In this information-packed episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into how to evaluate and select true dual-purpose poultry breeds for both meat and egg production. Join Rip, Jeff, Carey, and Mandelyn as they discuss hands-on sele...
How To Begin A Successful Journey With Poultry: Part 2 – A Classic Replay
This is the conclusion of last week's episode.Calling all poultry enthusiasts! Are you ready to elevate your bird game? This episode unravels the science and art behind poultry breeding and selection, a path that can take your casual int...
How To Begin A Successful Journey With Poultry: Part 1 - A Classic Replay
Get ready for an invigorating journey into the world of poultry, as we unravel the intricacies of laying cycles, bird selection, and egg production. Our expert guides are seasoned veterans in the poultry hobby. We'll draw on their wealth of kno...
5 Hidden Coop Mistakes Hurting Your Birds Episode 2
Think your chicken coop is “good enough”? What Rip, Jeff, and Carey reveal in this episode will change the way you look at every part of your coop—from the floor under their feet to the air they breathe. Most poultry keepers focus on pre...
5 Hidden Coop Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Birds-Part 1
Discover the real secrets behind a clean, productive, low-stress chicken coop that keeps your birds happy, healthy, and stress-free. In this episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast, Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, and Carey Blackmon reveal ...
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Coop Design Secrets-Part 2
Think your chicken coop is “good enough”? What Jeff reveals in this episode will change the way you look at every part of your coop—from the floor under their feet to the air they breathe. Most poultry keepers focus on predators, bedding...
Coop Design Secrets – Part 1
If you’ve ever wondered why some coops keep birds healthy and thriving while others create nonstop problems… this episode is your missing blueprint. Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, and Carey Blackmon break down the real factors that make o...
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Poultry Health Master Class-Part 4
Welcome to Part 4 of the Poultry Health Master Class, featuring poultry nutritionist Jeff Mattocks and poultry educator Carey Blackmon. In this final session of the series, Jeff and Carey walk through advanced poultry health concepts, ...
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Poultry Health Master Class-Part 3
In Part 3 of the Poultry Health Master Class on The Poultry Keepers Podcast, hosts Carey Blackmon and Jeff Mattocks continue their deep dive into poultry health, exploring the causes, symptoms, and management of so...
Poultry Water Systems-Part 2
In this follow-up episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, poultry experts Jeff Mattocks and Carey Blackmon dive deep into the details of building and maintaining reliable poultry water systems for every season.Lear...
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Poultry Water Systems-Part 1
Welcome to another episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast! In this first part of our two-part deep dive, Carey Blackmon and Jeff Mattocks unpack everything you need to know about poultry water systems—from nipple and cup de...