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Season 3 Episode 132
In Part 2 of our Heritage Poultry Flock Breeding & Management series, master breeder Frank Reese, Jr. dives into the practical realities of keeping true utility strains going—how many hens you need t…
Published on 10 hours ago
Heritage Poultry Flock Breeding and Management, Part 1
Season 3 Episode 131
Heritage poultry breeding isn’t nostalgia—it’s a disciplined, data-driven path to better birds and better outcomes. In Part 1 of this deep-dive, Frank Reese, Jr. joins Carey Blackmon and Jeff Mattock…
Published on 1 week ago
What To Do With Extra Roosters
Season 3 Episode 130
Drowning in extra roosters as grow-out season hits? This episode lays out a practical, ethical roadmap so you can plan before you hatch—and avoid the last-minute scramble. We cover the real-world opt…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Meet Content Creator Maleah Thom
Season 3 Episode 129
In this episode, we introduce Mia Thom, one of our new Poultry Keepers Podcast content creators. Mia shares her inspiring journey raising Black Silver Marans and Silver Cuckoo Marans in Southern Oreg…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Nature vs Nurture Hatching Chicks with Hens or Hatchers-Part 2
Season 3 Episode 128
In Part 2 of Nature vs Nurture: Hatching Chicks with Hens or Hatchers, we explore the time-tested traditions of broody hens alongside the science of modern incubators.
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Published on 4 weeks ago
Nature vs. Nurture: Hatching Chicks With Hens, Part 1
Season 3 Episode 127
Thinking about letting a hen hatch her own chicks instead of using an incubator? In this Poultry Keepers Podcast episode, we explore the pros, pitfalls, and fascinating realities of hen hatching.
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Published on 1 month ago
Beat the Heat: Proven Ways to Prevent Heat Stress in Your Birds-Part 2
Season 3 Episode 126
In Part 2 of this Poultry Keepers Podcast, Jeff Mattocks and Carey Blackmon return to tackle more proven, real-world strategies for preventing heat stress in your birds. From ventilation hacks and nu…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Beat the Heat: Proven Ways to Prevent Heat Stress in Your Birds-Part 1
Season 3 Episode 125
Hot weather can spell disaster for your flock if you're not prepared. In Part 1 of Beat the Heat, Jeff Mattocks and Carey Blackmon join us for a no-fluff, practical conversation about what poultry he…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Improving Production In Barred Rocks-Part 2
Season 3 Episode 124
In this continuation of our in-depth series, host Carey Blackmon is joined by Jeff Mattocks and breeder Jason Yuke as they dive even deeper into Jason’s project to restore production quality in his B…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Improving Production in Barred Rocks-Part 1
Season 3 Episode 123
In this episode of Poultry Keepers 360, we kick off Part 1 of an in-depth conversation with poultry breeder Jason, who shares his hands-on experience and strategies for restoring production qualities…
Published on 2 months ago