The Bougie Coop: Keeping Chickens in Smaller Spaces

A breed spotlight of a really bougie breed: the Barnevelder

Marek’s Disease has become the go-to diagnosis for everything online.  But is it?  Ancient Chickens Shine Light on Ancient Poultry Disease Link to the study referenced in the above article (GRAPHIC PHOTO) Photo comparing normal chicken iris to Marek’s infected iris Pathogen transmission from vaccinated hosts can cause dose-dependent reduction in virulence Marek’s Disease - Biosecurity Tasmania

A quick breed spotlight on a lesser known fibromelanistic chicken: the Svarthöna. 

A look into some common supplements used by chicken keepers for parasite control.  Do they actually work? The Bougie Coop is sponsored by Eden Feeds .   Links to studies referenced:  Red Pepper (capsaicin): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9495104/ (as antibiotic activity and good for gut health) https://kkgpublications.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ijaps.5.50004-2.pdf (effect on parasite...

We discuss one of the most difficult aspects of keeping chickens: euthanizing a sick or injured bird.   More information about humane euthanasia for chickens: UC Davis Poultry Euthanasia Guidelines Chicken Farmers of Canada On-Farm Chicken Euthanasia Guidelines      

It's that time of year again when everyone asks: "Do chickens need heat?"   The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/ We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing.  https://www.landispodcastediting.com/   Thanks, Jared! For those who love to nerd out, here's some science: https://modernpoultry.me...

The weather is cooling off and soon it’s going to be the dark days of winter. Now is the time to prep your coop and your girls, and make your winter keeping a little easier! The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/ We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing.  https://www.landispodcastediting.c...

The basics of feeding your flock!     The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/ We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing.  https://www.landispodcastediting.com/   Thanks, Jared!

Thinking about fermenting your chicken feed?  This episode is for you!  I explain what fermentation is, the common types we use, how easy it is to do it, and the benefits if gives your chickens. For those of us who like to nerd out, here are some links to get into even more detail on gut biome and how it effects our companion animals: Effects of heat stress on the gut health of poultry: https://pm...

Our first breed spotlight showcases the very bougie Salmon Faverolles!   The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/ We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing.  https://www.landispodcastediting.com/   Thanks, Jared!    

It's hot out there!  Here are some tips to help your girls beat the heat.     The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/ We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing.  https://www.landispodcastediting.com/   Thanks, Jared!

We discuss options for substrate, feeders, and waterers for your girls.        The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/ We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing.  https://www.landispodcastediting.com/   Thanks, Jared!

We discuss housing your girls in the suburbs in smaller spaces and some issues that are more common in suburbia.       The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/ We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing.  https://www.landispodcastediting.com/   Thanks, Jared!