In this episode we spotlight the pretty and auto-sexing Norwegian Jaerhon, break down essential calcium for your hens and why/how much they need, share our recipe for breakfast pizza, and review Chicken Challengers card game in our Retail Therapy segment. From now until the end of August, our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and cannot be used with any other discount...
Aug 24, 2021•36 min•Ep. 39
This is another information packed episode in our 101 series. We explain what the chicken crop is, what it does, some of the problems that can develop, and the ways they are treated. Chicken Crops 102 will follow soon! From now until the end of August, our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and cannot be used with any other discounts. Click here and use our code CWTCL2...
Aug 19, 2021•38 min
In this episode we visit Sicily! We spotlight the beautiful little Sicilian Buttercup chicken, give our tips for spall space/urban chicken keeping, share our recipe for Sicilian Sesame Cookies, and enjoy some retail therapy with vintage Italian chicken ceramics. From now until the end of August, our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That’s a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and cannot be combined with other d...
Aug 17, 2021•34 min•Ep. 38
In this episode we spotlight the lovely Barnevelder chicken, have a great roundtable discussion with Fiona @theflooflady about the ways that chickens communicate, share our recipe for Kedgeree, and chat with the wonderful Rebekah Marshall about her beautiful chicken inspired artwork. Fiona's YouTube Channel - English Country Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzRPk4-weg4odbYNCjujJA English Country Life - Chicken Communication Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zrmI6zOLH4 Kedgeree Recipe ...
Aug 10, 2021•47 min•Ep. 37
In this episode we spotlight the handsome heritage breed New Hampshire chicken. We get a Broody Report from Fiona @theflooflady , chat with Penny Pennington Weeks, and get lots of tips for photographing chickens, using vintage finds, and prettying up your Instagram feed. We share our easy recipe for Baked Alaska, and review Grubbly Farms new layer crumble feed. Livestock Conservancy's Breeders Directory https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/breeders-directory Fiona's YouTu...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 36
In this episode we spotlight the fantastic Houdan chicken, listen to a Broody Report and hold a round table discussion with Fiona @theflooflady all about internal parasites, dewormers, and chicken poop. We share our delicious recipe for Blueberry Buckle, and interview Andrea, creator of the subscription Chicken Luv Box. Livestock Conservancy's Breeder Directory https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/breeders-directory Fiona's YouTube Channel - English Country Life https://w...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 35
In this week's episode we spotlight the Hamburg chicken, chat about chick sexing with Fiona @theflooflady in the broody report, take a look at the amazing chicken eye, share our recipe for delicious old fashioned vanilla pudding, and give our honest review of Roosty's nesting box pads. Livestock Conservancy's Breeder Directory https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/breeders-directory Fiona's YouTube Channel - English Country Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzRPk4-weg...
Jul 20, 2021•46 min•Ep. 34
In this week's episode we spotlight the ancient and beautifully wild Icelandic chicken. We chat with Fiona @theflooflady for the latest Broody Report, discuss the fascinating history of chicken evolution, share our recipe for simple and delicious Cherry Clafoutis, and review a book on chicken history and culture. Fiona's YouTube channel - English Country Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzRPk4-weg4odbYNCjujJA Broody Report Week 7 Video - Feeding Chicks and Laying Hens https://www.youtube.c...
Jul 13, 2021•44 min•Ep. 33
In this episode we spotlight the adorable bantam Belgian d'Uccle chicken, discuss strategies for dealing with bumblefoot, visit with Fiona @theflooflady for a broody report, and chat with Annie Wing from Strong Animals Chicken Essentials. Fiona's YouTube Channel - English Country Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzRPk4-weg4odbYNCjujJA Broody Report Week 6 Video - Confidence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIEucIm4NA4 Belgian d'Uccle and Booted Bantam Club http://www.belgianduccle.org/ Stro...
Jul 06, 2021•55 min•Ep. 32
In this episode we celebrate the 4th of July! Fiona @theflooflady shares her broody report on chick integration. We profile 5 chicken breeds found in 18th Century America and have a fantastic interview about historical chickens with Dr. Charlene Couch of The Livestock Conservancy and Lisa Pregent, Livestock Manager at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate. We share our recipe for Corn Fritters and review a cookbook - Dining with the Washingtons. Broody Report Week 5 Video - Integration https:/...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 31
In this episode we visit New Zealand! We profile the Brown Shaver chicken, get our weekly Broody Report from Fiona @theflooflady and special guest Cait @marylandfarmgirl . We chat chicken keeping/care in New Zealand with holistic animal health practitioner Andy Garcia @garciaanimalhealth and share our recipe for New Zealand Style Egg and Bacon Pie. Shaver Brown Chicken https://www.shaver-poultry.com/en/product/shaver-brown/ Fiona's YouTube Channel - English Country Life https://www.youtube.com/c...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 30
In this episode we spotlight the heritage breed Chantecler chicken. We have a Broody Report from Fiona @theflooflady , give lots of helpful pointers for designing your coops and runs, make meringue Pavlova shells, and have fun shopping for coop signs. Chantecler Fanciers International Club https://www.chantecler.club/ Livestock Conservancy Breeders Directory https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/breeders-directory Fiona's YouTube Channel - English Country Life https://www....
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 29
In episode 28 we spotlight the lovely Swedish Isbar chicken, check in with Fiona @theflooflady for a Broody Hen Report, learn all about the hen's amazing reproductive system, share Chrisie's favorite egg salad recipe, and chat with Teddi, the wonderful artist behind Therapy Chickens Art. American Silverudd's Blue Association https://www.silveruddsblue.org/ Greenfire Farms - Isbar https://greenfirefarms.com/isbar.html Alchemist Farm - Isbar Chicks https://www.alchemistfarm.com/product/swedish-isb...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 28
In this episode we spotlight the beautiful Wyandotte chicken - recently featured on USPS Heritage Breed Stamps - and chat a bit about the USPS/Livestock Conservancy Stamp Dedication ceremony at George Washington's Mount Vernon. We have a broody hen update from Fiona @theflooflady, learn all about eggs and eggshells, share Chrisie's Southwestern Shrimp Cobb Salad recipe, and have a few laughs shopping for chicken bathing suits. For you, not your chicken. Livestock Conservancy Heritage Breed Stamp...
Jun 01, 2021•41 min•Ep. 27
In this episode we spotlight Jersey Giant chickens, hold a roundtable discussion on finding a vet for your chickens with Fiona @theflooflady , talk charcuterie board fun with eggs, and review Spalding Fly Predators. National Jersey Giant Club http://nationaljerseygiantclub.com/ Livestock Conservancy Breeder's Directory https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/breeders-directory English Country Life - Fiona's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzRPk4-weg4odbYNCj...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 26
In this episode we spotlight the lovely, myth-shrouded Barred Plymouth Chicken. We interview Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily. Lisa shares her delicious recipe for Eggs Benedict and tells us all the details on her new cookbook, available February, 2022. Cracking the Eggs - Classic Eggs Benedict https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/2012/01/eggs-benedict.html Lisa Steele's Books on Amazon As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases. https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AFKMBNRYQ3VWFGH34...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 25
In this episode we spotlight the sweetly unusual Scots Dumpy chicken, have a roundtable discussion with Fiona the Floof Lady about chick/pullet integration into existing flocks, chat about traditional Italian pasta and eggs, and review the fantastic JoRetro shop's vintage chicken homewear and accessories. Breed Spotlight - Scots Dumpy Chicken Sandhill Preservation Center - Scots Dumpies https://www.sandhillpreservation.com/chickens Retail Therapy - JoRetro https://www.joretro.com/ English Countr...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 24
In this episode we spotlight the beautiful Buckeye chicken, give our tips for making chicken safe gardens, share our recipe for strawberry baked french toast, and chat with Ellen of @fab4hens about vintage hens on nest dishes. American Buckeye Poultry Club http://www.americanbuckeyepoultryclub.com/ American Buckeye Club http://www.americanbuckeyeclub.org/Home_Page.html Strawberry Baked French Toast Support the show...
May 04, 2021•47 min•Ep. 23
In this episode we cover the Dorking chicken, discuss when/where/why we take chicks outside, chat about throwing our 5,000 Download Chicken Garden Party, share our fantastic Lemon Curd recipe, and get some retail therapy with vintage chicken teapots. Dorking Breeders Club of North America Cracking the Eggs - Holly's Lemon Curd Support the show...
Apr 27, 2021•39 min•Ep. 22
In this episode we spotlight the Marans chicken, talk about making back up plans for chick hatching issues with @theflooflady , list our top 5 favorite heritage breed layers, share our recipe for a spring frittata, and enjoy some retail therapy with vintage deviled egg dishes. Marans Chicken Club USA https://maranschickenclubusa.com/ The Marans Club (US) https://themaransclub.com/ The Marans Club (UK) http://www.themaransclub.co.uk/ English Country Life YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/ch...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 21
In this episode we talk about the big and beautiful Brahma chicken, discuss the whys and the best ways to set up a broody coop with @theflooflady , celebrate the art of the scrambled egg, and give our honest review of Eaton Hemp Pet Bedding. American Brahma Club http://www.americanbrahmaclub.com/ The Brahma Club of Great Britain Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/The-Brahma-Club-of-Great-Britain-142742132566783/ English Country Life YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzRPk4-w...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 20
In this episode we talk about the all around wonderful Polish chicken, chat with @theflooflady about choosing the best rooster for your breeding program, and share lots of laughs with Christina from Baking with Chickens as she guides us through a donut recipe and the story of Dude, her rescue rooster. Breed Spotlight - Polish Chicken Livestock Conservancy's Breeders Directory https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/conservation-priority-list#Chickens English Country Life - C...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 19
In this episode we cover the popular Welsummer chicken, chat with Fiona the Floof Lady about all of the reasons why you may want to breed chickens, make fresh egg noodles with our own eggs, and give our honest review of First Saturday Lime. English Country Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzRPk4-weg4odbYNCjujJA English Country Life - Breeding Chickens https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDluIIoNPsleVCZnNfB9XUJ6X0qJd4EUw Egg Noodles https://coffeewiththechickenladies.wordpress.com/?page_...
Mar 30, 2021•46 min•Ep. 18
In episode 17 we spotlight Easter Eggers and talk egg shell color, share our techniques for dying eggs with natural plant dyes, make delicious hash brown eggs nests for Easter brunch, and give the history of Mary Sue Easter Eggs! Hash Brown Egg Nests https://coffeewiththechickenladies.wordpress.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/hash-brown-egg-nests/ Mary Sue Candies https://marysue.com/ We receive a small commission at no cost to you when you buy from our shop. CWTCL Amazon Store - We list tons of our ...
Mar 23, 2021•35 min•Ep. 17
In this episode we spotlight the very old and beautiful Old English Pheasant Fowl Chicken, have fun comparing US and UK chicken keeping, share our recipe for farm to table pasta carbonara, and give our honest review of Power by Coffee's Grounds bedding. Greenfire Farm - Old English Pheasant Fowl Chicken https://greenfirefarms.com/pheasant_fowl.html Fiona The Floof Lady 's YouTube channel - English Country Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzRPk4-weg4odbYNCjujJA Pasta Carbonara https://coffe...
Mar 16, 2021•50 min•Ep. 16
The Chicken Ladies tell you everything you need to know about chicks - how they develop, where to find them, and what to do with them once you get them home. Support the show
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In episode #15 we spotlight the fabulous Crested Cream Legbar chicken, talk Avian Flu with our new International Correspondent Fiona , share our recipe for ridiculously good baked donuts, and review the Chicken Luv Box! Our Sponsor - Iowa Blue Organic Chicken Feed and Treats https://iowabluefarm.com/ Cream Legbar Club https://creamlegbarclub.com/ Fiona's YouTube Channel - English Country Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzRPk4-weg4odbYNCjujJA English Country Life - Avian Influenza UK Requi...
Mar 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 15
In this episode we cover the fascinating and critically endangered Crevecoeur chicken, interview Jeannette Beringer about her own Crevecoeur breeding program and her path from veterinary technician to Head Zookeeper in Rhode Island to Senior Project Manager with the Livestock Conservancy, share our recipe for a basic springtime quiche, and review one of Holly's favorite supplements, Ropa Poultry Complete. Iowa Blue Farm - Organic Chicken Feed and Treats - 100% American Made https://iowabluefarm....
Mar 02, 2021•44 min•Ep. 14
In this episode we cover the adorable Faverolles chicken, discuss rooster behavior, make Chrisie's delicious potato vegetable soup, salt cure some egg yolks, and share our tips on collecting vintage roosters/chickens. Iowa Blue Farm Organic Chicken Feed and Treats https://iowabluefarm.com/ Livestock Conservancy Breeder's Directory https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/breeders-directory Chrisie's Cream of Potato Soup https://coffeewiththechickenladies.wordpress.com/farm-fr...
Feb 23, 2021•48 min•Ep. 13
In Episode 12 we cover Silkies, House Chickens - including an interview with Jenny from @lipstickandchickens, Floating Island dessert, and Rai of @covidcluckers's comb pomade. Iowa Blue Farm Feed and Treats https://iowabluefarm.com/ Floating Islands https://www.coffeewiththechickenladies.com/recipes/floating-islands Covid Cluckers' Pom Pom Comb Pomade https://www.etsy.com/people/t8ups0g3gxcz1vgb Support the show...
Feb 16, 2021•45 min•Ep. 12
