Conversations about backyard chickens, quail and turkeys with a side of humor

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!Christian from QuailOS joins Jennifer this week in a discussion about tracking chicken and quail expenses.  In the next episode of our Business Episodes, Christian has been making quail a profession for 5 years!  Now he is here to share his latest product that can help you move from backyard chicken keeper to business.  From counting hatching eggs to printing shipping labels, this ap does it all. Find out more at QuailOS.comJoin Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly)  to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts.  Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!In this episode of Poultry Nerds, we sit down with Dr. M — our resident poultry vet — to get real about worms in backyard flocks.  From the most common culprits (roundworms, tapeworms, cecal worms) to why a fecal float test matters, Dr. M breaks down:✅ What types of worms chickens typically get — and how common each is. 🔬 How a fecal flotation test works: mixing droppings with solution so worm eggs rise — then viewing under a microscope to spot the parasites. 🎯 Why even free-range birds can have worms — and how worm eggs can linger in soil for years, reinfecting flocks. 🧹 Best practices for prevention: quarantine new birds, rotate pasture, clean or turn over soil — plus when to consider deworming. ⚠️ The risks of heavy worm loads — from reduced egg production to intestinal blockages, poor growth, or even death. If you raise chickens — whether a small flock or a full backyard setup — this is essential listening. 🐣➡️ Timestamps0:00 — Intro & quick background on Dr. M2:15 — Cold weather & worms — do they survive?5:30 — What a fecal float test is & how to get one done10:00 — Common worms: roundworms, tapeworms, cecal worms16:45 — How worms spread & contaminate soil22:00 — Treatment, dewormers, and why you must check withdrawal times26:30 — Prevention: spacing, rotation, biosecurity30:00 — Q&A: eggs, worms, wild birds, and natural remediesDon’t forget: check the show notes for a link to the approved-meds site (FARAD.org) when using dewormers — especially for birds you plan to eat or collect eggs from.Join Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly)  to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!Join Carey, Jennifer, and guest breeder Aaron Guidroz of Guidroz Family Farm as they dive into the genetics behind the Progressive Pied coturnix quail, how to breed for color and size, tips for brooding success, and upcoming Black Friday farm deals from ShowPro, Brian’s Roost, and Guidroz Family Farm. Perfect for poultry and quail enthusiasts!progressive pied quail, quail genetics, coturnix quail breeding, jumbo quail, quail color mutations, poultry breeding, quail farm Louisiana, quail incubation tips, poultry podcast, show pro farm supply, hatching eggs, quail brooding setup, heat lamp vs brooder plate, Aaron Guidroz, Carey Blackmon, Jennifer Poultry Nerds, Black Friday poultry sale, quail color genetics, quail breeding programJoin Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly)  to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts.  Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!Welcome back, Poultry Nerds! In this jam-packed episode, Carey and Jennifer dive deep into chicken coop design, comparing fixed coops vs. chicken tractors, winter preparation, predator management, bird density, and how chicken math ALWAYS wins.Whether you’re designing your first backyard coop or upgrading your serious breeding setup, this episode arms you with practical, real-world advice on:Choosing between tractors and stationary coopsWinterizing your birds’ housingKeeping flocks stress-free for better egg production & chick vigorManaging rats, predators, wind, and weatherWhy you ALWAYS end up needing more than one penCoop planning mistakes we’ve learned the hard wayHow livestock, goats, pigs & other animals affect your setupSpacing, bird density, ground maintenance & disease preventionWhy tractors make your grass GREENER (yes, really!)If you want healthier birds, better production, and a coop setup that grows WITH your flock, this is a must-listen.Join Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly)  to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts.  Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!Welcome back, Poultry Nerds! In this packed episode, Jennifer finally gets Carey to spill all the juicy details about his trip to the 2025 Ohio National Poultry Show — one of the largest, loudest, and most legendary poultry events in the country.Carey shares his full unfiltered experience: • Meeting fans and podcast listeners in person • 8,100 crowing birds under one roof • Anxiety, atmosphere, and the unbelievable energy • Gamefowl appearing at the show for the first time • The gorgeous birds… and the birds that should’ve gone straight to chicken dinner • Youth exhibitors with lab coats, trophies bigger than they are, and serious showmanship • Modern Game, Silkies, huge modeled birds, and a stand-out black-and-white Polish that stole the show • What people get wrong about standards • The chaos of the sale barn • Traveling challenges, show specials, and how he avoided another hotel trailer theft • Why Carey might actually show birds next year (even after swearing he wouldn’t)PLUS — Jennifer reveals details from her new feed trial research, why fertility and chick vigor matter more than anything, and how even small breeders can run accurate feed comparisons like the big commercial companies.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to attend the Ohio National… this is the no-filter, boots-on-the-ground episode you don’t want to miss.Ohio National Poultry Show, 2025 poultry show, gamefowl standards, poultry exhibition, youth poultry showmanship, poultry breeding, poultry judging, Polish chickens, Silkie chickens, Modern Game birds, sale barn poultry, chicken shows USA, poultry podcast, gamefowl podcast, poultry community, hatching eggs, feed trials, poultry fertility testing, breeder flock managementJoin Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly)  to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts.  Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!Have you ever wondered what chicken breed would be best for yourself?  Or even considered ducks instead?  Then how to find a breeder and what to ask them?  We have you covered this week on the podcast.  We created a checklist for you and then go thru it on some possible answers and the reasons why.  We  also published this one to Youtube to show you some items live from Bryant's Roost!Find the checklist on the website at PoultryNerdsPodcast.comJoin Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly)  to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts.  Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!Running a farm isn’t easy — especially when you’re balancing hundreds (or thousands) of birds, a full-time job, and family life. In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, Carey and the crew get real about how to manage your time, stay organized, and build systems that make poultry farming sustainable.From feeding routines and managing employees (or deciding to do it yourself), to hiring help for cleaning or landscaping — this episode breaks down what it really takes to handle it all. Learn about daily feeding systems, efficient use of tools like Gators and feed trolleys, and how to avoid burnout while keeping your poultry, pigs, and other livestock thriving.👉 Whether you raise quail, chickens, or gamefowl, you’ll gain actionable tips for improving efficiency, managing chores, and finding balance between your farm and your life.🎧 Tune in to hear:Real-life stories of farm help gone wrong (and lessons learned)Practical time-management systems for poultry keepersSmart outsourcing: when to hire, when to DIYFeed routines, animal care workflows, and organization hacksHow to manage distractions and keep your farm running smoothly🐔 Hosts: Carey Blackmon & Jennifer Bryant 📅 Episode Theme: Poultry Farm Systems & Time Management 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | BuzzsproutJoin Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly)  to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts.  Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!In this Poultry Nerds Podcast episode, we dive deep into auto-sexing vs sex-linked breeding in quail and chickens. Learn the genetic differences, why auto-sexing doesn’t apply to quail, how sex-linking can boost hatchery efficiency, and why Egyptian × Pharaoh crosses make one of the best-selling sex-linked quail lines.We also have a real conversation about humane CO₂ culling for surplus males, responsible flock management, and how reptile and raw-feeding communities create zero-waste solutions.Perfect for quail breeders, gamefowl enthusiasts, and anyone moving from hobby to business.📌 Key Topics:Auto-sexing vs sex-linked genetics explainedPharaoh & Egyptian cross for sex-linked quailManaging surplus males ethicallyCO₂ euthanasia setup & equipment tipsHow reptile markets reduce wasteTurning your hobby into a profitable poultry business🎧 Listen now and join the conversation at Poultry Nerds Podcastauto sexing quail, sex linked chickens, sex linked quail breeding, quail genetics, Pharaoh quail, Egyptian quail, poultry breeding podcast, humane CO2 culling poultry, reptile feeder quail, raw feeding, poultry business tips, poultry nerds podcast, gamefowl breeding, quail hatchery managementJoin Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly)  to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts.  Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!In this episode, co-hosts Jennifer Bryant and Carey Blackmon take a deep dive into how a backyard poultry hobby can evolve into a profitable venture. They share their own stories of transitioning from keeping a few birds “for fun” to managing a business built on eggs, quality genetics, specialty supplies, and savvy marketing.You’ll hear:Their personal journey from raising Orpingtons, ducks, quail, and turkeys to having paying customers.  Challenges of selling “eating eggs” vs. hatching eggs and setting clear boundaries with buyers.  Tips for choosing strong breeding stock and building a niche in a crowded poultry market.  How extra birds or surplus males can be used (e.g. frozen feeders for reptile markets).  The importance of owning your website (vs. relying solely on social media), building SEO, and maintaining control over your content and customer base.  Customer service, boundaries, and how honesty and transparency can build trust and loyalty.  Whether you’re just starting with a backyard coop or already selling eggs, this episode is full of practical business lessons, mindset shifts, and real-world advice.Backyard poultry businessPoultry entrepreneurshipChicken coop to cash flowHatching eggs vs. eating eggsPoultry genetics & breeding stockDiversification in poultry businessWebsite vs. social media for salesCustomer service in agricultureNiche markets (e.g. frozen feeders)Poultry marketing & brandingJoin Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly)  to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts.  Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!Today we talk about water quality and how it affects chickens plus ways to set up a water system to reduce labor.  Carey is much more innovative than Jennifer and her buckets.Join Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly)  to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts.  Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com