The Bougie Coop: Keeping Chickens in Smaller Spaces

Breed Spotlight: The Barnevelder

A breed spotlight of a really bougie breed: the Barnevelder

Maybe It’s Marek’s...

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

Breed Spotlight: Svarthöna

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

Common Supplements Used for Parasite Control: Do They Work?

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

Euthanasia: A Difficult Aspect of Chicken Keeping

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

Bonus Episode: Baby It's Cold Outside: Should Chickens Have Access to Heat?

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 ingredie

Baby It’s (Almost) Cold Outside: Prepping for Winter Weather

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 easi

Feeding Your Flock: What Should You Feed?

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 a

Feeding Your Flock: Fermenting 101

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

Breed Spotlight: Salmon Faverolles

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 ingredient

Bonus Episode: Helping Your Girls Beat the Heat

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 ingr

Chicken Keeping 101 - Substrate, Feeders, Waterers, Oh My!

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 in

Chicken Keeping 101 - Coop & Run Considerations

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