Coffee with the Chicken Ladies

In this week’s episode, we spotlight one of the prettiest little pet chickens around – the Cochin Bantam/Pekin! We also discuss some of the amazing things about the chicken’s skeletal system, share our recipe for delicious Southwestern (prickly pear) Cactus Cornbread, and provide some retail therapy with a seed spotlight on Early Jersey Wakefield cabbage.… Continue reading

In this week’s episode, we spotlight one of the most famous and beloved of the heritage breeds – the Cochin! In our main topic we discuss winters layers; what are they, which breeds, a few studies, and best practices. We share our recipe for easy and delicious Mud Hen Bars and provide some retail therapy… Continue reading

In this week’s episode we spotlight a European breed of chicken that should be better known – the Lakenvelder! We also discuss our best tips for choosing and raising friendly chickens, share our recipe for Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Baked Eggs, and include a Seed Spotlight on the Sparkler White Tip radish. Grubbly Farms –… Continue reading

In this week’s episode we spotlight a favorite of rainbow egg keepers – the Olive Egger! We also discuss three important signs of winter vitamin and mineral deficiency in your flock, share our recipe for delicious Blueberry Baked Donuts, and provide some retail therapy with Glazy Hen Ceramics. Grubbly Farms – click here for our… Continue reading

In this week’s episode, we revisit the beautiful Toulouse Goose. In our main topic we discuss leg issues in waterfowl, what causes them and how to avoid them. We share our recipe for delicious Vanilla Chai Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake, and provide some helpful retail therapy with water features for waterfowl. Grubbly Farms – click… Continue reading

In this week’s episode, we spotlight the gorgeous and super-healthy little Egyptian Fayoumi chicken. We also bust several myths about frostbite and chickens, share our recipe for rustic Italian veggies with sausage and eggs, and provide a little retail therapy with ceramic egg holders. Grubbly Farms – click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre… Continue reading

In this week’s episode we’re taking a listener request and spotlighting the wild and wonderful Guinea Fowl! We also discuss helpful tips for supporting your senior citizen hens and roos, share a fun recipe for hard boiled egg sliders, and find some retail therapy with Guinea Fowl jewelry. Grubbly Farms – click here for our… Continue reading

In this week’s episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful, excellent egg laying Pita Pinta Asturiana chicken. Our main topic is our 2025 year in review, and we share our recipe for German Cinnamon Star Cookies. We finish up with our annual selection of chicken booze (for you, not your chickens!) but this year we… Continue reading

In this week’s episode, we get into the Christmas spirit with a spotlight on the gorgeous little Roman goose. We also give our 9 best tips for successfully brooding goslings, share our recipe for Italian Cherry Thumbprint Cookies, and offer some retail therapy with adorable goose jewelry. Grubbly Farms – click here for our affiliate… Continue reading

In this week’s episode, we spotlight that fascinating and fantastic Denizli Longcrower. We take a deep dive into the deep litter method, looking into the science and history as well as practical uses. We share our recipe for easy and delicious Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies, and provide some retail therapy with last minute gifts idea… Continue reading