Coffee with the Chicken Ladies

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...

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 delicious Egg Yolk Cookies and find some retail therapy with a shopping spree at Bomgaar's in Kansas. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies'...

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 Eggs features our recipe for Lemon Blackberry Tart, and we supply some retail and gardening therapy with a seed spotlight on carrots. Pre-order our book! The Ch...

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 select for their breeding flocks. We also share our recipe for Savory Asparagus Filled Crepes and deliver some retail therapy with spring-themed table s...

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 produce that you can grow right in your suburban home. We share our basic formula for making perfect scrambed eggs, and shine a seed spotlight on delicious and healt...

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 their mission and the resources offered by the organization. Our recipe is easy and kid-friendly egg salad, and we share some retail therapy with po...

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 seeds.   Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoe...

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 delicious and kid-friendly pancakes with rhubarb sauce, and deliver some retail therapy with chicken pot holders.  Pre-order our book! The Chicken Lad...

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/Broccoli Raab.  Pre-order our book! Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probioti...

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 Frosting, and finish up with poultry planters as retail therapy. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-10096330...

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 pear) Cactus Cornbread, and provide some retail therapy with a seed spotlight on Early Jersey Wakefield cabbage.  Grubbly Farms - click here for...

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 easy and delicious Mud Hen Bars and provide some retail therapy with Nutrena Naturewise Tidbits. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https...

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 Eggs, and include a Seed Spotlight on the Sparkler White Tip radish. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-10...

In this week's episode we spotlight a favorite of rainbow egg keepers - the Olive Egger! We also discuss three important signs of winter vitamin and mineral deficiency in your flock, share our recipe for delicious Blueberry Baked Donuts, and provide some retail therapy with Glazy Hen Ceramics. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-1554696...

In this week's episode, we revisit the beautiful Toulouse Goose. In our main topic we discuss leg issues in waterfowl, what causes them and how to avoid them. We share our recipe for delicious Vanilla Chai Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake, and provide some helpful retail therapy with water features for waterfowl.  Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100...