Coffee with the Chicken Ladies

Episode 303 Delaware Blue Hen / Dr Rebecca on Ear Infections in Chickens / Baked Apple Fritters with Allspice and Rum / Spinach

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 ch

Episode 302 Owl Beard Chicken / Molting Chickens with Fiona / Skillet Hash with Potatoes, Apples, and Sausage / Vintage Chicken Soup Bowls

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 a

Episode 301 Runner Ducks / Pros and Cons of Mixed Species Flocks / Apple Whiskey Sour / Vintage Chicken Soup Bowls

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 speci

Episode 300 White Faced Black Spanish Chicken / A look back at 6 years of podcasting / Zucchini Spice Bars / Zucchini Seeds

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 abou

Episode 299 Bielefelder Chicken / Disaster Prep for your Flock / Mexican Style Street Corn Tostadas / Eaton Pet and Pasture's Revitalime

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

Episode 298 Jubilee Orpington Chicken / Eye Injuries in Poultry / Peaches and Cream Layer Cake / Garlic

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 ou

Episode 297 African Goose / Lisa Steele on Best Goose Breeds for Beginners / Curried Eggs / Water Features for Geese

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 a

Episode 296 Derbyshire Redcap Chicken / Livestock Conservancy's Jeanette Beringer and Brian Lawson on the new Redcap Conservation Project / Seafood Macaroni Salad / Aprons

In this week's episode, we spotlight the extremely rare and endangered Derbyshire Redcap Chicken. The Livestock Conservancy's Jeanette Beringer and Brian Larson

Episode 295 Aylesbury Duck / Fiona on Hatching Ducklings with Broody Chickens / Mixed Berry Crostata / Sweet Corn

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 a

Episode 294 Japanese Bantam Chicken / Nutrena's Mark Eggers on the Nutritional Needs of Hens in Hot Weather / Blueberry Mint Fizz / Coop Fans

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

Episode 293 Production White Leghorn / Second-Hen'd Rescue with Erica Camp / Strawberry Donuts / Sweet Potatoes

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, fo

Episode 292 Rouen Duck / Botulism in Poultry / Persian Love Cake / Smart Grower Organic

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 sh

Episode 291 Whiting True Blue and True Green Chickens / FlyStrike / Oatmeal Pancakes / Green Beans

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 St

Episode 290 Sicilian Buttercup Chicken / How to Prepare your Flock for Summer Heat / Cherry Chocolate Chip Bars / The Poultry Palette

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

Episode 289 Transylvanian Naked Neck Chicken / The Real Dirt on Salmonella / Rapini Carbonara / Nasturtiums

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 fl

Episode 288 Ayam Cemani Chicken / Biosecurity on a Budget with CAHEN / Rhubarb Streusel Muffins / Eaton Pet and Pasture's Flock First Poultry Wound & Skin Care Spray

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 biosecurit

Episode 287 / New Hampshire Chicken / Fiona on Hatching Chicks with Broody Hens / Potato Crusted Quiche / Asparagus

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

Episode 286 Shetland Duck / Marc and Katy Metzer on Top 5 Beginner's Ducks / Herbed Tea Cookies / Duck Swimsuits

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 t

Episode 285 Pyncheon Bantam / Who, When, Why, and How to Add a Rooster to Your Flock / Dandelion Fritters / Kale

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 in

Episode 284 Nankin Bantam / Feather Pluckers in Your Flock / Apple Rum Raisin Bundt Cake / Poultry Napkin Rings

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 y