Coffee with the Chicken Ladies

In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the more popular hybrid laying hens - the Cinnamon Queen. We also discuss ways to heat your coop naturally, without using electricity. This week's recipe is Pumpkin Pasta, and we share some retail therapy with vintage poultry table linens.  Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens  Want to read more of Holly&apos...

In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful Magpie duck and discuss the importance of preening for poultry health. We also share our recipe for pumpkin streusel pie and provide some retail therapy with poultry themed mixing bowls. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Sponsored by Nutrena Naturewise Feeds . Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate...

In this week's episode we spotlight the super-fluffy, beautiful Lavender Orpington, and our main topic is a look at the mechanics of molting. We also share our recipe for Apple Tansy and provide some retail therapy with poultry-themed vintage cream and sugar sets. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Sponsored by Nutrena Naturewise Feeds . Grubbly Farms - c...

In this week's episode, we spotlight what is probably the smallest and cutest chicken in the world - the Serama! We also discuss pros and cons of starting a flock in Fall, share our recipe for delicious Cornmeal Dumplings with Apple Sausage Gravy, and provide some retail therapy with vintage poultry soup tureens.  Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Sponso...

In this week's episode, we spotlight an American chicken that comes with a few tall tales - the Delaware Blue. Dr Rebecca joins us to talk about ear infections in chickens, we share our recipe for Baked Apple Fritters with Allspice and Rum, and we deliver some retail therapy with a seed spotlight on spinach.  Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Sponsored b...

In this week's episode we spotlight a very old and unusual breed - the Owl Beard Chicken - and Fiona joins us to talk through our best advice for molting birds. We also share our recipe for delicious Skillet Hash with Potatoes, Apples, and Sausage, and provide some retail therapy with vintage chicken soup bowls. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Sponsore...

In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the most fun and practical of the duck breeds - the Runners! We also discuss the pros and cons of keeping different species of poultry together, share our recipe for a delicious Apple Whiskey Sour, and provide some retail therapy with vintage chicken soup bowls. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Sponsored by Nu...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the critically endangered White Faced Black Spanish Chicken. In our main topic we take a look back at 6 years of podcasting about poultry. We also share our recipe for delicious Zucchini Spice Bars and provide some retail therapy with zucchini seeds. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Sponsored by Nutrena Naturewise Fe...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the gentle and beautiful Bielefelder chicken. Main topic is all of our best tips and solid options for preparing your flock for a natural disaster. Be prepared, not scared. We share our recipe for delicious Mexican Style Street Corn Tostadas, and provide some retail therapy with Eaton Pet and Pasture's Revitalime. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladie...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the gorgeous and friendly Jubilee Orpington Chicken. Our main topic is a discussion on eye injuries in poultry. We also share our recipe for lovely and delicious Peaches and Cream Layer Cake and deliver some retail therapy with a seed spotlight on garlic.  Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Sponsored by Nutrena Naturew...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the big and beautiful African Goose, and Lisa Steele returns to the show to chat about the best goose breeds for beginners. We also hare our recipe for easy Curried Eggs and find some retail therapy with water features for geese.  Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Sponsored by Nutrena Naturewise Feeds . Grubbly Farms...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the extremely rare and endangered Derbyshire Redcap Chicken. The Livestock Conservancy's Jeanette Beringer and Brian Larson join us to discuss the new Redcap Conservation Breeding Project and how, after a rocky start, things look promising. We share our recipe for Maryland Summer Seafood Macaroni Salad, and find some retail therapy with all around use...

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 and offer some retail therapy with a seed spotlight on sweet corn.  Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Grubbly F...

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 our recipe for refreshing Blueberry Mint Fizz cocktail, and provide some retail therapy with coop fans.  Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' G...

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 and her volunteers are doing for American ex-battery hens. We also share our recipe for Strawberry Donuts and provide some retail therapy with a d...

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 with the gardening products from Smart Grower Organic. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Grubbly Farms - click her...

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 Oatmeal Pancakes and find some retail therapy with a seed spotlight on Green Beans.  Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chi...

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 recipe for super easy and crazy delicious Cherry Chocolate Chip Bars, and provide some retail therapy with the wonderful crushed egg shell jewelry from Pou...

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 delicious Rapini Carbonara and shine a seed spotlight on Nasturtiums.  Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Grubbly F...

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 Muffins, and provide some retail therapy with our review of Eaton Pet and Pasture's new Flock First Poultry Wound & Skin Care Spray. Pre-orde...

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 quiche, and chat about asparagus seeds in this week's retail therapy. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Grubbly...

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 our recipe for delicious Herbed Tea Cookies and find some retail therapy with duck swimsuits. (For you, not your ducks.) Pre-order our book! The Chi...

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 Fritters and bring some healthy retail therapy with kale seeds. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Grubbly...

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 happening. We also share our recipe for delicious Apple Rum Raisin Bundt Cake, and provide some retail therapy with poultry themed napkin rings.  Pre-orde...

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, and provide some retail therapy with a seed spotlight on sugar snap peas. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Grubbl...