Don & Suzy share stories about extension cords and Dwayne caught in a net, discuss whether a cat could sleep in the coop with the chickens, and talk about getting the state to disease-test your birds for free, and discuss whether NPIP certifica

Using Pond Water to Ferment Feed – Big Salmonella Outbreak – What Causes Rubbery Eggs?

Jul 7th, 2017 37m 18s

Don & Suzy talk about their recent efforts two merge to flocks, discuss whether you should use pond water to ferment feed, share news of a recent salmonella outbreak, and talk about what causes hens to lay rubbery eggs.

Vegan Groups Try a New Strategy – Dealing with the Pains of Summer

May 31st, 2017 54m 5s

Episode 73. Don & Suzy share a story of Della the Delaware becoming bold, discuss an article about a new strategy being used by vegan groups, and then share some strategies for helping your flock deal with gnats, flies, mosquitoes and the heat

Keeping Your Flock in Your Yard – Can Baby Chicks Crow? – Can Chickens Get Salmonella from Dogs?

May 3rd, 2017 47m

Episode 72. Don & Suzy each share a story about chickens in the dark and then talk about the oldest person in the world and how she ate three eggs every day. Then we answer listener questions about keeping your flock out of your neighbor's yard

Why Do Hens Stop Laying Eggs? – Does Facebook’s Livestock Policy Promote Cruelty to Chickens?

Apr 12th, 2017 51m 15s

Episode 71. Don & Suzy talk about reasons a hen stops laying eggs and then get on their soapbox to talk about how Facebook's livestock ban might not be the best thing for animals.

Are Eggs Really Gluten Free? – Rise of the Chicken Concierge – Can Store Bought Eggs Become Baby Chicks?

Apr 7th, 2017 42m 58s

Episode 70. Don & Suzy discover Don's love language, explore a new chicken business idea, and answer questions about whether store-bought eggs can become baby chicks, the medicated feed withdrawal time for meat birds, and whether eggs really ar

Hi-Tech Chicken Nuggets – What’s the Best Bedding Option? – Can Chickens and Ducks Live Together?

Mar 31st, 2017 42m 28s

Episode 69. Don & Suzy talk about acquiring new breeds and hanging an xylophone in a coop, then discuss hi-tech chicken nuggets in the news, and answer questions about bedding material for chickens and whether chickens and ducks can live togeth

Is Avian Influenza Back? – Did the FDA Make Medicated Feed Illegal?

Mar 15th, 2017 49m 58s

Episode 68. Don & Suzy discuss Don's new chicken coop idea, talk about Avian influenza in Tennessee, try to figure out where all the medicated feed went, and answer a question about whether factory chickens lay three eggs a day.

Can Chickens Raised on Medicated Feed Still Get Coccidiosis?

Mar 8th, 2017 54m 58s

Suzy may be going broody, we share a story of family visiting from up north, and we dedicate the full episode to one of the most common and misunderstood poultry diseases: Coccidiosis.

Reintegrating Sick Chickens with the Flock – When Can Chickens Start Free-Ranging?

Feb 14th, 2017 45m 25s

In a special Valentine's Day episode, Don shares a story about love. Then Don & Suzy talk about a man sailing the world with his pet chicken, discuss the issue of allowing sick birds back into the flock, and talk about when you can start free-r

Integrating Mature Hens and Pullets – Choosing Which Eggs to Hatch

Feb 8th, 2017 45m 6s

Episode 65. In this episode, Don & Suzy share why they have been away from the microphones so long, talk about Brooke becoming helpful with the chickens, discuss whether KFC marketing people are crazy, get philosophical about hatching eggs, and

Hatching Eggs Without a Shell – Perdue Rethinks Meat Birds – Helping Hens Be Less Broody

Aug 11th, 2016 46m 20s

Episode 64. In this episode, Suzy tells a story about Gordo going after the chickens, we talk about a Japanese class who has cooler science projects than we did in school, we share the story of Perdue rethinking the use of the Cornish Cross, an

Treats for Chicks – DE – Helping Chickens Deal with Heat

Jun 29th, 2016 53m 55s

Episode 63: In this episode, Suzy shares her recipe for crepes, we talk about giving treats to baby chicks, discuss whether diatomaceous earth is a cure-all, and give some suggestions for helping your chickens deal with the heat of summer.

A Hen Who Watches TV – Helping Dogs Get Along with Chickens

Jun 7th, 2016 51m 32s

Episode 62. In this episode, we talk about how shockingly stubborn Gordo is, share the story of a hen who watches TV, ponder an alternative to pine shavings, and discuss how to help dogs get along with chickens.

Treating Scaly Leg Mites

Mar 25th, 2016 51m 50s

Episode 61. In this episode, we figure out why our Wyandottes go through water so fast, talk about a new law for chicken-killing dogs in Virginia, brainstorm Don's new idea for truck-driving chicken keepers, and share a few ideas for getting ri

Coping with Scissor Beak – Should City Slickers Be Allowed to Raise Chickens?

Mar 9th, 2016 46m 50s

Episode 60. In this episode, we share the story of a young Barred Rock rooster who had his life flash before his eyes, ponder coping with scissor beak, wonder of chicken nipples freeze in cold winters, and then discuss whether city slickers sho

Do Backyard Chickens Have More Parasites? – Do Chickens Belong in School?

Feb 17th, 2016 57m

Episode 59. In this episode, we talk about Max the escape artist, share our thoughts about a new study that finds backyard chickens have more parasites, answer a listener's question about whether chickens are healthy and then discuss whether ch

My Hens Won’t Use Nipple Drinkers – Can You Hatch Only Female Chickens?

Feb 10th, 2016 43m 9s

Episode 58. In This episode, we help a listener figure out why her hens won't use nipple drinkers, and then discuss if it is possible to hatch only female chickens.

Don & Suzy Learn a Costly Lesson

Dec 22nd, 2015 52m

Episode 57. In this episode, we talk about a new chicken restaurant concept in the UK and share a costly lesson we learned last weekend.

Fake Chicken Meat – Exploring More Common Chicken Myths

Dec 8th, 2015 46m 39s

Episode 56. In this episode, we talk about sweaters for chickens, share a few ideas on the quest fake chicken meat, and explore a few more chicken myths.

7 Tips for Buying Chickens Online

Dec 2nd, 2015 46m 44s

In this episode, we talk about Gordo's recovery from getting spayed, giving first aid to General Tso, a new website that gives poultry brands an animal-welfare score, and we give seven tips for buying chickens from an online hatchery.

Vaccinating for Coccidiosis – Is the Float Test Foolproof?

Nov 24th, 2015 50m 3s

In this episode, we talk about Gordo getting ready to be fixed, share a recipe for chicken 'n' dumplings, talk about vaccinating for coccidiosis, and discuss what the float test really means about your eggs.

Is It a Bad Idea to Buy Hatching Eggs? – Is Don a Biosecurity Hypocrite?

Nov 17th, 2015 57m 13s

Episode 53 - We talk about Max's flea allergy, help a listener with a predator issue, discuss whether it is a bad idea to buy hatching eggs, and try to figure out if Don is a biosecurity hypocrite.

Getting Rid of Unwanted Roosters in an Ethical Way

Oct 8th, 2015 1h 4m

Episode 52 - We talk about a possible new logo design, our young and crazy Delaware flock, and give some advice on how to get rid of an unwanted cockerel or rooster without them ending up in the hands of slimy cock-fighters.

What if the Chickens Don’t Come Home to Roost? – Simplifying Our Chicken Ranch

Sep 28th, 2015 50m 37s

Episode 51. In this episode, we talk about what to do when your chickens won’t go to bed, answer whether you can ferment medicated feed, and look at simplifying their chicken ranch.