Poultry Nerds Podcast

Expert Jeff Mattocks discusses the benefits of using peat moss over pine shavings in a chicken brooder, highlighting cost-effectiveness, odor control, and composting properties. He emphasizes the importance of clean air maintenance for optimal bird health and productivity, sharing insights on selecting the right bedding material and raising chicks and quails with cost considerations.

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Support the showFeel Free to email us at - poultrynerds@gmail.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

Discussing the importance of biosecurity in poultry farming, challenges in protecting flocks, risks of purchasing livestock at auctions, and measures for maintaining healthy poultry flocks. The podcast also covers environmental health and nutrition for poultry, with guest expert insights and a call to engage with listeners through email.

Discussing chicken feeding practices, coexisting with goats, chick health and brooding practices, chickens going outside, and optimal roosting setups for poultry. Emphasizing simplicity, cleanliness, and proper care for optimal bird health and well-being.

The podcast covers the dietary requirements for poultry species, warns about incorrect feeding practices like giving high protein feed to ducks. Insights include efficient brooding setups, advantages of wooden boxes, tips on equipment sanitation, and bedding materials. The optimization of coop environment with peat moss for moisture absorption is discussed. Tips on morning barn watering routine, importance of clean water, and quality feed for chickens are shared. The episode also focuses on chicken nutrition, dangers of excessive treats, and parallels between feeding chicks and infants.

Exploring the diverse brooding timelines for different poultry species, managing heat levels for optimal growth, comparing heat sources like breeder plates and heat lamps, setting up automated watering systems for Cornish chickens, and maintaining healthy brooding conditions for chicks and turkeys.

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!In this episode of The Poultry Nerds Podcast, hosts Jennifer Bryant of Bryant's Roost and Carey Blackmon of Double R Farms welcome Mandelyn Royal, founder of Arcadian Orchard, to discuss the distinctive qualities and care requirements of the American Bresse chicken. Mandelyn shares insights into the breed's unique characteristics, including its renowned meat quality and rich history. Listeners will learn about the American Bresse's origins, its development in the United States, and best practices for raising this exceptional poultry breed. Whether you're considering adding the American Bresse to your flock or are simply interested in poultry diversity, this episode offers valuable information to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this remarkable breed. Part 2 Support the showFeel Free to email us at - poultrynerds@gmail.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 The Poultry Nerds Podcast, hosts Jennifer Bryant of Bryant's Roost and Carey Blackmon of Double R Farms welcome Mandelyn Royal, founder of Arcadian Orchard, to discuss the distinctive qualities and care requirements of the American Bresse chicken. Mandelyn shares insights into the breed's unique characteristics, including its renowned meat quality and rich history. Listeners will learn about the American Bresse's origins, its development in the United States, and best practices for raising this exceptional poultry breed. Whether you're considering adding the American Bresse to your flock or are simply interested in poultry diversity, this episode offers valuable information to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this remarkable breed. Support the showFeel Free to email us at - poultrynerds@gmail.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

Exploring the advantages and challenges of ordering hatching eggs, chicks, or started birds for raising poultry. The speakers discuss the importance of proper nutrition, breeding strategies, and the joy of receiving blue eggs from quail breeding sets. A cautionary tale about chick addiction during chick season at Tractor Supply is also shared.

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!Considering raising quail on your homestead? The Poultry Nerds Podcast is your ultimate guide to integrating quail into your poultry endeavors. In this episode, Jennifer Bryant of Bryant's Roost shares her expertise on starting a quail-raising venture, covering essential topics such as selecting suitable quail breeds, setting up efficient housing, understanding quail behavior, and maximizing egg and meat production. Whether you're aiming for a sustainable food source or expanding your poultry variety, this episode provides the insights you need to embark on your quail-raising journey. Tune in and discover how quail can be a valuable addition to your homestead! Support the showFeel Free to email us at - poultrynerds@gmail.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