Coffee with the Chicken Ladies

In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the most beautiful and practical of all the chicken breeds - the Swedish Flower Hen! Our main topic is all about growing and using herbs with your poultry, this week's recipe is mini veggie quiches baked in tater tot crusts, and retail therapy is a look at McMurray's Hatchery's newly announced Murray Fest Midwest. Grubbly Farms - clic...

In this week's episode we spotlight the super-tall and prehistoric looking Indio Gigante. We share our tips for setting up a chicken hospital and when/why to use it. This week's recipe is crazy-good marshmallow mint chocolate chip ice cream, and retail therapy is all about budget options for hospital shelters. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/c...

In this week's episode we spotlight one of the older industrial hybrid breeds, the ISA Brown. We tell you everything you need to know to rescue chickens, share our recipe for Fresh Mint and Blackberry Cupcakes, and chat a bit about a US rescue, Hen Harbor. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This o...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a green-egg laying wonder, the Olive Egger! We tell you all you need to know about finding and getting rid of poultry lice and mites, share our recipe for a delicious caramelized onion frittata with summer veggies, and provide some history and retail therapy with a look at vintage chickens from the Hazel Atlas Glass Company. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , i...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful, green-egg laying Silverudd's Blue chicken! We tell you the truth about Bumblefoot, what it is, what it isn't, and how to treat and prevent it. We share an updated version of  Chrisie's Family's recipe for Stuffed Peppers, and we'll answer listener questions about the best fans to use in your coops. O ur sponsor, Grub...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient and super rare Gauloise Doree. We explain the differences between heritage breeds and hybrids, break down our 10 point physical exam for chickens, share our recipe for easy and delicious Salad Nicoise, and review Premo Guard, a new bug repellant spray for poultry. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and darn-near-perfect Barnevelder chicken! We talk about crop impaction, surgery, and best practices for after care, share our recipe for ridiculously delicious peach custard pie, and share a DIY and our favorite source for crop bras. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That&apo...

In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the oldest and most versatile breeds around- the Dorking! We also share all of our best tips for keeping your chickens cool and avoiding heat stress, offer our recipe for old fashioned vanilla custard, and reminisce about Avon chicken collectables and what to look for when collecting your own. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners...

Happy 4th of July! In this week's episode, we spotlight America's first chicken breed -the Dominique! We visit the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, PA and talk about President Eisenhower's life with chickens. Mulberry Cobbler Ice Cream is this week's recipe, followed by a chat with Chad and Alex from Bantam Coffee Roasters . O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and beloved Brahma chicken! We chat with Fiona about the ins and outs of integrating new chickens into your flock. Smoked eggs are on the menu this week, and we finish up by talking with Poppy the Crossbeak and his mom Tricia, all about their new children's book, Patiently Poppy . O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 3...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the absolutely fabulous but critically endangered Houdan Chicken. We discuss prolapse, otherwise known as vent prolapse or cloacal prolapse, in hens - what it is, what to do, and how to be prepared. Delicious Madeleines are this week's recipe, and we offer some retail therapy with the Mother Hen Tea Company. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering o...

In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful oh-so-popular Wyandotte chicken. We're joined by Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart of Cargill/Nutrena Feeds for a fantastic chat about the history of the company and how they develop and ensure the nutritional quality of their products, We share our recipe for Strawberry Streusel Muffins, and provide some retail therapy with Mason Cash potte...

In this week's episode, we spot the All-American Buckeye chicken! We fill you in on the newest Federal antibiotic regulations, discuss wry neck in chickens, share our recipe for Savory Layered Omelet Crepe Cake, and explain the available choices in liquid to powder poultry food.   Backyard Chicken Summit - June 12-14 Our affiliate link for the Early Bird Tool Kit and Access General Registrati...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a Canadian chicken - the lovely Chantecler! Our monthly roundtable chat with Fiona covers deep cleaning and maintenance on coops and runs. We share our recipe for incredibly delicious Strawberry Cheesecake, and provide some retail therapy with some fun options for buying or making your very own chicken chunnels! Backyard Chicken Summit - June 12-14 Our aff...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the fascinating Whiting True Blue and True Green chickens. We chat about chick season and some fun history with Ginger of Murray McMurray Hatchery. We share our recipe for delicious Baked Spanish Rice with Eggs and Chickpeas, and have another fun chat with author Emma Barry about her new book Chick Magnet. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our list...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a beloved heritage breed - the Polish! We're joined by the British Hen Welfare Trust's Jane Howorth and Gaynor Davies for a frank and thought-provoking discussion about the state of poultry care in the US and UK. We share our recipe for a delicious Victoria Sponge with Strawberry Rhubarb compote, and we review a wonderful new woman-owned business...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a rare and unusual American breed - the Iowa Blue.  We answer listener questions about what to do when your chicks arrive, share our recipe for a delicious Spring Garden Stir-fry, and chat with Judy Snead of Snead's Sanctuary Farmhouse. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a f...

In this week's episode we spotlight the absolutely adorable, blue-egg laying Crested Cream Legbar! Authors Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn join us to chat about their new book, Small-Scale Homesteading .  We share our recipe for Rhubarb Gin Fizz and provide some retail therapy with Premiere 1's poultry products. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your pur...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a fascinating European breed with a great origin story - the Schijndelaar! In our monthly round table with Fiona we chat about the first steps in breeding chickens. We share our recipe for delicious Garden Harvest Kale Bread, and chat with Annie Wing all about the new offerings from Strong Animals Chicken Essentials. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offeri...

In this week's episode, we spotlight that super-popular chocolate brown egg layer, the Marans! We chat with author Tove Danovich about her new book, Under the Henfluence , share our recipe for delicious Dutch Baby pancakes, and find some retail therapy with Martha Stewart's vintage chicken collectables. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for fir...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the amazing rare breed Appenzeller Spitzhauben chicken. We're joined by Jessica, Farm Manager, and Vivian, Social Media Manager, from Greenfire Farms, for a fun behind-the-scenes chat. We share our recipe for a show-stopping Lady Baltimore Cake, and provide some retail therapy with some fun chicken art for your garden.  O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , i...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the Easter Egger! We have a fun interview with Madeline McGlaughlin, Chicken Lady, Owner, and Head Designer of Lenora Dame Jewelry. We share our recipe for delicious savory Shrimp and Asparagus Clafoutis, and provide some retail therapy with Vintage Egg Cups. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyer...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and stunning Sumatra chicken. In our monthly roundtable with Fiona, we chat about the pros and cons of automatic coop door openers. We share our recipe for delicious cheddar and chive drop biscuits, and provide some retail therapy with our favorites sources for seeds and sprouting equipment. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the petite and adorable Belgian D'Uccle Bantam. We chat with Forest of My Pet Chicken about some of their exclusive breeds, share our recipe for Crepe Cake with Hibiscus Cream Filling, and find some retail therapy with our favorite bantam-sized grit and oyster shell combo. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase f...

In this week's episode we spotlight a beautiful heritage breed duck - the Saxony! Lisa Steele joins us to give the ins and outs of raising ducklings and duck care, we share Lisa's recipe for Deviled Duck Eggs, and review her Fresh Eggs Daily Brewer's Yeast Supplement. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a f...