rare breeds
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Episode 294 Japanese Bantam Chicken / Nutrena’s Mark Eggers on the Nutritional Needs of Hens in Hot Weather / Blueberry Mint Fizz / Coop Fans
In this week’s episode, we spotlight the tiny and very beautiful Japanese Bantam chicken. Mark Eggers, Science and Tech lead at Nutrena Feeds, joins us to talk about the nutritional needs of laying hens during periods of extreme heat. We share our recipe for refreshing Blueberry Mint Fizz cocktalk, and provide some retail therapy with… Continue reading
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Episode 171 – Icelandic Chickens, New Breeds and Sexing Juveniles with Greenfire Farms
In this week’s episode, we spotlight a favorite homestead breed, the very old and unique Icelandic chicken. Vivian and Jessica from Greenfire Farms join us to talk about sexing juvenile chickens and share some of the new breeds they have coming up. We share another fun way to cook eggs with our delicious Omelet Ribbon Salad, and we… Continue reading