Coffee with the Chicken Ladies

In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into our spotlight of the amazing Orpington. We chat about treatment and prevention of sour crop, share our recipe for Lemony Anise Tea Cake, and provide some retail therapy with a look at chicken-print Pyrex dishes. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! Th...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the super cold hardy and super cute Russian Orloff chicken, give our 6 best practices for supporting molting chickens, share our recipe for Super Easy Morning Egg Bake, and provide some retail therapy with automatic chicken coop door openers. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a...

In this week's episode, we profile the absolutely adorable Barbu de Watermael bantam, discuss treatment and prevention of chicken wounds, share Ella's recipe for delicious baked churros, and talk scratch grains. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and...

In this week's episode, we take another look at the beautiful, iconic Rhode Island Red chicken. We discuss the importance of flock dynamics and how to use them to manage your flocks in the best way possible. We share our recipe for Greek style tuna burgers, and talk vintage chicken cookie jars for some retail therapy. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purcha...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the critically endangered and very unusual looking La Fleche chicken. We're joined by Libby Syddall of Chickens to Your Door for a chat about grooming your chickens. We share our recipe for super easy and delicious Mango Nectar Cake, and provide some retail therapy with a run down of commercial dust bathing powders. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is of...

In this episode we spotlight the critically endangered Yokohama chicken. We break down the most useful types of substrate for your chicken run, help you use up some of your summer bounty with our recipe for cheesy zucchini muffins, and have an interview with Jessi of the Mini Farmers Sanctuary. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! Tha...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the very rare Catalana chicken. We chat with the Livestock Conservancy's Jeanette Beringer about the 2021-2022 poultry census, share our recipe for delicious creme brulee, and provide some retail therapy with a visit to the Livestock Conservancy's online shop. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the wonderful Rhode Island White. We're joined by Fiona for our monthly roundtable where we review chicken coops from 2 companies - the Roost and Root Urban Coop and the Nestera recycled plastic coop. We share a few new variations on deviled eggs, and we review a water supplement for your flock - MannaPro's Hydro Hen. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a South African breed of chicken - the Potchefsfroom Koekoek. We chat with Dr. Jon Moyle, Poultry Specialist with the University of Maryland's Extension Service, share our recipe for Blueberry Cornmeal Coffee Cake, and provide some retail therapy with Pennsbury Pottery's vintage chickens. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the friendly and adorable Brabanter chicken. We have our monthly roundtable chat with Fiona, all about how to preserve your eggs. We share our recipe for delicious veggie strata, and review a book - Literary Chickens . O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This of...

In this episode, we revisit the ever-popular Leghorn chicken! We discuss a variety of ways to prevent heat stress in your flock as well as identify symptoms and treatment. We share our recipe for Lavender Whiskey Sour and chat with UK-based artist Rebekah Marshall about her new, sustainably produced chicken clothing line. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 25% off your purchas...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the big and beautiful Malines chicken. We have an inspiring chat with Heidi Carneau, founder of Champs Libres Aux Poules, about building a hen rescue in France and making a difference in the lives of ex-layers. We share our recipe for delicious salmon quiche, and finish up with a review of Roosty's awesome DIY port feeder and waterer kits. O ur sponso...

In this week's episode, we celebrate the 4th of July by spotlighting the Java, the 2nd breed of chicken developed in America! We also visit the National Colonial Farm and talk about the way poultry was cared for in Early America. We share our recipe for vanilla custard ice cream and provide some retail therapy with America's first cook book. You can buy it right on Amazon ! O ur sponsor,...

Dr Rebecca, poultry specialist, joins us for another information packed 101 episode. We talk predators - what to watch out for, how to protect your flock, and what to do in case of an attack on your chickens or other fowl. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions an...

In this week's episode we spotlight the gorgeous and critically endangered Sultan Fowl. We discuss all things chicken combs and wattles, share our recipe for delicious dill and garlic  pickled eggs, and provide some retail therapy with vintage chicken salt and pepper shakers. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fan...

In this episode we spotlight one of the rarest chickens in the US - the Redcap.  We chat with Ginger from Murray McMurray Hatchery about her work to preserve the Redcap breed and what it takes to produce the hatchery's catalog every year. We share our recipe for simple and delicious corn bread and provide some retail therapy with chicken themed dish towels. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is of...

In this week's episode we discuss the rare and beautiful Ayam Cemani, discuss common chicken mites and lice, share our recipe for rhubarb custard cake, and provide some retail therapy with Fitz and Floyd vintage chicken dinnerware. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to su...

In this week's episode we spotlight the very old and fascinating Longcrower variety of chicken. We chat about taking chicks outside for sunshine and grass, our recommendation for earliest age to begin integration, and what to do about chickens in your flock eating eggs. We also share our recipe for a delicious Greek-inspired lemon egg soup, and find some retail therapy in vintage chicken barw...

In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful and productive 55 Flowery Hen, share ideas on budget-minded chicken keeping with Fiona the Floof Lady, chat about our favorite Lasagne with Eggs recipes, and provide some retail therapy with egg collecting aprons. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value!...

In this week's episode we spotlight the gorgeous but critically endangered Campine chicken, discuss how to treat and prevent Coccidiosis in chickens, share our recipe for easy Huevos Rancheros, and review a new children's book - The Little Regenerative Farmer . O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic val...

In this week's episode we spotlight the ancient Araucana chicken, have an anatomy lesson on the chicken gizzard, share Holly's recipe for apricot jam cake, and provide some fun retail therapy with Lenora Dame jewelry. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptio...

In this week's episode we spotlight the fairy tale Hedemora chicken, discuss failure to thrive in chicks, and chat with UK breeder Kate Whyld about keeping ultra rare breed chickens and working on an MA in Poultry Science from Edinburgh University. We also share our recipe for fresh and delicious strawberry mousse, and provide some retail therapy from Chewy! O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is o...

In this episode we spotlight the ever popular Old English Game chicken, chat with Fiona about how to break broody hens, share our recipe for pasta frittata and shop for some chicken kitchenware at Emma Bridgewater. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and cannot...

In this special Earth Day episode we explore the ways that chickens are easy on the environment, talk poop, compost, and recycling, and have a great chat with Sean and Patrick, the owners and creators of Grubbly Farms, about all the ways their treats and feed help reduce food waste and contribute to the health of our planet. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 30% off your purc...

In this episode we spotlight the stunning Lakenvelder chicken. We talk about buying chicks during the HPAI epidemic, and the 5 basic things you need to do to keep chicks thriving. We share our recipe for egg  muffins, and review the fantastic chick feeder and waterer set from Roosty's. O ur sponsor, Grubbly Farms , is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That&ap...