Poultry Nerds Podcast: A conversation about chicken, quail and turkeys with a side of humor

Rebecca Lynch, The Tennessee Whitney, discusses challenges in breeding a new chicken breed, including color genetics and egg laying abilities. She shares stories of a breeding pen mix-up and a project rooster dilemma. The podcast explores genetic diversity in breeding crested birds and specific chicken varieties like mop tops and Tennessee Whitneys.

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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 sit down with poultry expert Jeff Mattocks to explore optimal feed and water systems for poultry health and productivity. They discuss the importance of providing nutrient-dense feed to accelerate growth rates and reduce feed costs. The conversation also covers best practices for brooder management, including proper feeder space allocation and strategies to prevent feed and water waste. Additionally, Jeff shares insights on water quality testing, pH levels, and the benefits of incorporating apple cider vinegar to promote gut health. Whether you're a seasoned poultry keeper or a newcomer, this episode offers valuable information to enhance your flock's well-being and performance. 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

Jeff Mattocks, a poultry nutrition expert, discusses the benefits of nutrient-dense feed for poultry growth and the importance of proper space, feed, and water allocation for healthy chick development. He also explores the use of green light in poultry pens, allowing chickens to choose their feed, and optimizing water access with Bell Waters in breeding pens.

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 - 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

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.