Poultry Keepers Podcast
Rip Stalvey, John Gunterman, and Mandelyn Royal
Welcome to The Poultry Keepers PodcastCluck, Chat, and Rule the Roost! One Egg-cellent Episode at a Time!At The Poultry Keepers Podcast, we’re building a friendly, informative, and inspiring space for today’s small-flock poultry keepers. Whether you're a seasoned pro with decades of experience or just beginning your backyard chicken journey, you’ve found your community. Here, poultry isn’t just a hobby—it’s a way of life.Each episode is packed with practical, science-based information to help you care for your flock with confidence. From hatching eggs and breeding strategies to flock health, nutrition, housing, and show prep—we cover it all with insight and heart.Hosted by Rip Stalvey, Mandelyn Royal, and John Gunterman, our show brings together over 70 years of combined poultry experience. We believe in the power of shared knowledge and the importance of accuracy, offering trusted content for poultry keepers who want to do right by their birds.So pull up a perch and join us each week as we cluck, chat, and rule the roost—one egg-cellent episode at a time.Visit our website at www.thepoultrykeeperspodcast.com
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Jan 9, 2024 • 32min
The Poultry Keepers Guide to Advanced Flock Management, Part 2
Discover the economics of poultry keeping, the impact of feed costs on egg production, and the strategy of measuring feed by weight. Explore the flavors of poultry meat and the importance of tailoring cooking techniques. Learn about culling birds, allocation strategies, and the breeding and hatchery side of poultry farming. Get insights on modern technology revolutionizing the incubation process.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 26min
The Poultry Keepers Guide to Advanced Flock Management, Part 1
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.
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Dec 26, 2023 • 26min
Heritage Poultry: Flavor and Cooking, Part 2
Unravel the myths of self-basting turkeys and brining techniques. Discover the secrets to succulent poultry and achieve that tender, restaurant-quality dish. Master the spatchcocking technique and achieve crispy skin. Learn about coating technique for fried chicken and the importance of following recipes. Explore the science behind brining and appreciate the advice given by the hosts.
Dec 12, 2023 • 26min
Heritage Poultry: Flavor and Cooking, Part 1
Discover the true taste of chicken and how heritage dual-purpose breeds enhance flavor. Learn about the decline of flavor in store-bought birds and the environmental factors affecting poultry taste. Dive into the controversial world of Cornish cross breed, their breeding process, health issues, and compromised behavior. Explore the impact of terroir, variations in bird sizes for cooking, and differences in taste between poultry and pork. Understand how age and activity impact the texture and flavor of heritage poultry.
Dec 5, 2023 • 29min
How To Get Chicks Off To A Strong Start Part 2
Learn how to give your chicks the best start in life with crucial insights on their first 14 days. Topics include the right diet, importance of clean water, homemade electrolyte mix, preparing the brooder, and the benefits of handling and socializing chicks.
Nov 28, 2023 • 30min
How To Get Chicks Off To A Strong Start Part 1
Discover the crucial details for a chick's first week, including weight monitoring. Learn about feeding practices, such as using crumbles or mash as a starter feed. Find out about the risks of choking and how to slow down a chick's eating pace. Explore the importance of temperature regulation and early nutrition for chick development. Gain insights into observing crop fill and the development of respiratory and immune systems.
Nov 21, 2023 • 38min
Unlocking the World of Dual Purpose Poultry Breeds
Explore the world of dual-purpose poultry breeds. Learn about the differences between heritage, standard, and show-quality breeds. Discover the complexities of heritage poultry and the implications of breeding for size alone. Uncover the challenges of handling surplus males in urban flocks. Gain insights into improving egg production and evaluating poultry breeds. Delve into the potential of bantam poultry breeds and the advantages of dual-purpose birds.
Nov 14, 2023 • 33min
From Newbie to Expert: Essential Chicken Keeping Tips and Strategies Part 3
Learn about poultry nutrition and the differences between regular chicken feed and game bird feed. Discover strategies to protect your flock from predators in urban environments. Explore valuable resources for poultry keepers such as the Hubbard Breeder Management Guide and the Livestock Conservancy's Heritage Poultry Manual. Understand the importance of observing chicken health and diagnostics, and learn about bird testing and evaluation for good husbandry practices.
Nov 7, 2023 • 33min
From Newbie to Expert: Essential Chicken Keeping Tips and Strategies Part 2
This episode of the podcast covers line breeding, spiral clan mating system, selecting the right birds, breeding and incubation essentials, flock care, nutrition, and optimizing chicken feed for growth and development.
Oct 31, 2023 • 30min
From Beginner to Pro: Mastering Chicken Keeping Strategies (Part 1)
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!
