Rip Stalvey

Join Mandolin Royal, Rip Stalvey, and John Gunterman as they discuss advanced flock management strategies for ensuring the vitality of your chickens. Topics include selective breeding, culling, comb size as an indicator of a bird's place in the pecking order, chicken behavior, molting seasons, and poultry processing. Learn how to foster a robust and sustainable chicken community for health, happiness, and productivity.

Join poultry experts Rip Stalvey, Mandolin Royle, and John Gunterman as they discuss pastured versus cooped birds, predator threats, and weather considerations in chicken keeping. Topics include breeding strategies, insights on electric fencing, and training birds to avoid danger. They also cover cold weather care, ventilation, insulation, different breed tolerances, heating systems, feed intake, brooding boxes, and predator protection. Get expert tips on keeping your flock happy, healthy, and productive!

Experts Mandelyn Royal, John Gunterman, and Rip Stalvey share insights on conditioning birds for shows, discussing stress reduction, handling routines, grooming techniques, dietary controls, and strategies for hatch timing. They also touch on show environments, managing bird reactions, and transitioning from novice to competitive breeders in poultry exhibitions.

Expert poultry show enthusiast Rip Stalvey discusses the importance of good genetics, mentorship, and the challenges of breeding various chicken breeds for exhibitions. The podcast highlights the complexities of maintaining consistent color tones, achieving optimal feather quality, and establishing successful bird lines through community support and specialized knowledge.

Experts Jeff Mattocks, John Gunterman, and Rip Stalvey discuss managing poultry stress from heat and other factors. Tips include proper ventilation, combating fall challenges like mites, parasite control, coop cleanliness, and enhancing poultry welfare through observation and human interaction.