In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the best all-around American breeds - the Delaware. Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn join us to talk about starting an egg and veggie based homestead, even in a small space. We share our recipe for Rhubarb Tart and review Grubbly Farm's Vitamins and Electrolytes and Pre and Probiotics Powders. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders! C...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 179
In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the oldest and most important foundation breeds of chicken - the Malay. Tricia Stone-Shumaker, mom to Poppy the Crossbeak Chicken, joins us to talk about caring for crossbeak chickens and using chickens in therapy sessions. We share our recipe for easy and delicious garlic mayonnaise, and get some retail therapy with Vintage Chicken Feed Bags. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omeg...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 178
In this week's episode we spotlight the ridiculously adorable Japanese Bantam, and Fiona joins us to discuss hatching eggs in an incubator. We share our recipe for easy and delicious spaghetti salad, and we give some retail therapy with Eaton Hemp's new Roost Refresh. Nutrena Feeds https://nutrenaworld.com/count-on-a-difference/?utm_source=coffee%20with%20the%20chicken%20ladies&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=poultry_evergreen_podcast Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. http...
Apr 16, 2024•59 min•Ep. 177
In this week's episode, we spotlight the dark and beautiful Crevecoeur chicken. Brittni Poisson from B Home Living joins us to talk about building coops and brooders. We share our recipe for New Potato and Egg Salad on Greens, and find some retail therapy with vintage salt and pepper shakers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 10% off all it...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 176
In this week's episode, we spotlight a gorgeous, egg-laying phenom with a great story - the Welsh Harlequin Duck. Amy Van Leuven, cofounder of the Good Egg, joins us to talk about her fantastic egg scrubbing kit and her inspiring life. She also shares her Healthier Brownie recipe with us, and it does use duck eggs if desired! Retail Therapy is a fun look at the latest chicken-themed offering from Hallmark. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1009633...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 176
In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient and wildly beautiful Egyptian Fayoumi. Dr. Rebecca Gounaris joins us to discuss common respiratory ailments and symptoms in chickens. We share our recipe for Buckwheat Pancakes with Oven Roasted Apples and provide some retail therapy with the nest boxes at HenGear. Try Nutrena Nature Wise Chick Grower Starter Feed and get $10 off your bag! https://nutrenaworld.com/count-on-a-difference/?utm_source=coffee%20with%20the%20chicken%20ladies&utm_med...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 174
In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful dark-egg-laying Penedesenca chicken. Forest Clinton joins us to talk about chicken gardens and the new breeds available from My Pet Chicken. We share our recipe for delicious French Toast with Rhubarb Compote and some retail therapy with vintage egg cups. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 1...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 173
In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful heritage breed Brown Leghorn. Author and Chicken Lady Kasey Morris joins us for a super fun chat about her new book, Love and Chickens . We share our recipe for muffin pan soufflés, and provide retail therapy with Home Interiors Vintage Chickens. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 10% off all...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 172
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 juveline 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 find some retail therapy with Sipsey Wilder. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bant...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 171
In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful Cubalaya chicken. Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart from Nutrena join us to talk about the best way to feed your chicks and baby waterfowl this spring. We share our recipe for delicious Lemon Meringue Pie , and provide some retail therapy with the beautiful offerings from Blue Stallion Farm. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters https://ba...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 170
In this week's episode we spotlight one of the most beautiful and well-kept secrets of the poultry world - the Lakenvelder. McMurray Hatchery's Ginger joins us to chat all about Murray Fest Midwest , their homesteading event coming up in June. We share our recipe for easy and delicious popovers, and review Duluth Trading Company's Free Range chicken print underwear. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee ...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 169
In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient but absolutely adorable Runner Duck. Lisa Steele joins us to explain her safe and easy methods to ferment feed and to create rich compost using the deep litter method in your coops. We share our recipe for Heart Shaped Chocolate Mini Cakes, and some retail therapy with our ideas for last minute Valentine's Day gifts for chicken lovers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega M...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 168
In this week's episode, we spotlight a very rare and gentle European Breed of chicken - the Mechelen Turkey Head. Lisa Munniksa, host of Hobby Farms Presents Growing Good Podcast, joins us for a great chat about our food systems, the state of small farming, and giant chickens in Belgium. This week's treat is our delicious recipe for Strawberry Chocolate Chip Jam Bars, and we share some retail therapy with vintage Williams Sonoma chicken cookware and decor. Nutrena Naturewise Chick Starter Grower...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 167
In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful old breed that once graced the gardens of royalty - the Sultan. Fiona joins us for a round table discussion where we share our best ideas for working with aggressive cockerels. We share our recipe for delicious biscuits and gravy, and chat about some great new chicken lady gear - remote wifi coop and run thermometers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee ...
Jan 30, 2024•54 min•Ep. 166
In this week's episode, we spotlight a classic Mediterranean beauty - the Minorca. In our Main Topic we share all of our tips for dealing with unwanted winter visitors who want to get to your chickens. This week's recipe is crazy good Hot Chocolate Cookies, and Retail Therapy is our favorite place to buy Comb Balm for dry winter wattles and combs. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters https://ba...
Jan 23, 2024•59 min•Ep. 165
Frostbite is popping up on chickens all over the US as we come through a week of bitterly cold temperatures. We're fielding so many questions that we thought it may make things easier if we put out an episode on the basics of frostbite and treatment. We've also posted an article on Chickens and Frostbite on our website. https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/articles/chickens-and-frostbite/ We discuss frostbite in these episodes as well - Episode 157 - The Medical Side of Frostbite with Dr Rebec...
Jan 22, 2024•22 min
In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful and very rare European heritage breed chicken - the Vorwerk. Our main topic is a deep dive into the science of preening; the surprising benefits for your poultry, and how to deal with any problems. We share our recipe for easy and delicious baked mashed potatoes, and finish up with our thoughts about Nutrena's High Protein Scratch Grains. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omeg...
Jan 16, 2024•48 min•Ep. 164
In this week's episode, we spotlight a super popular and very old French breed - the Bresse chicken. In our main topic, we cover ways to manage your chickens' runs and substrate through winter's challenges. We share our recipe for delicious cauliflower crust pizza, and provide some retail therapy with heated water dishes. Nutrena Feeds Feather Fixer https://www.nutrenaworld.com/product/naturewise-feather-fixer-poultry-feed?utm_source=coffee%20with%20the%20chicken%20ladies&utm_medium=audio&am...
Jan 09, 2024•54 min•Ep. 163
In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and super popular Lavender Orpington. We're joined by Nikki Husted of Purely Chickens for a roundtable discussion of ways to expand your flocks/coops/runs. We share our delicious recipe for Butter Noodles with Eggs and Cheese, and provide some retail therapy with radiant panel coop heaters. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use ...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 162
In this week's episode, we spotlight a super rare and beautiful American breed bantam - the Pyncheon. It's our year in review, where we talk about what we did, what we've learned, and what we thought of the breeds we added this year. In honor of New Year's Eve we share our recipe for a delicious egg and shrimp pate, and we provide some retail therapy with our 2023 picks for Chicken Booze. (Booze for you, not your chickens!) Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs...
Dec 26, 2023•48 min•Ep. 161
In this week's episode, we spotlight the all around amazing Toulouse Goose! We chat with Donna Abel, Historical Interpreter at Slate Run Farm in Ohio, about keeping geese and what Christmas on an 1880s farm would have looked like. We share our recipe for Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce, and offer sources for DIY Goose Feather Christmas Tree kits. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroast...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 160
In this week's episode, we spotlight the very rare Frisian chicken and Fiona joins us for a roundtable to discuss soft tissue injuries. We share our recipe for delicious and fragrant Spiced Pear Tart and share our pick for this year's best Chicken Christmas Ornaments. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 10% off all items! Chicken Luv Box - use CWTCL50 for 5...
Dec 12, 2023•56 min•Ep. 159
In this week's episode, we spotlight the adorable but critically endangered Booted Bantam, aka the Sablepoot. Our main topic is a fantastic interview with Marketing Manager Kirsty Barnden, and Paul Cartwright, co founder of UK BSL start-up company ECONourish . We share our recipe for Easy Weeknight Pot Pie, and finish up with our top gifts for chicken people. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://banta...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 158
In this week's episode, we spotlight what may be the rarest of American breeds - the lovely Holland Chicken. Dr Rebecca joins us to talk about frostbite; what it is, what it does to your birds, and how to take care of it. We share our recipe for Thanksgiving Leftovers Fried Rice, and we review Grubbly Farms' fantastic new offering - Omega Mix! Nutrena Feeds Feather Fixer https://www.nutrenaworld.com/product/naturewise-feather-fixer-poultry-feed?utm_source=coffee%20with%20the%20chicken%20ladies&a...
Nov 28, 2023•54 min•Ep. 157
In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful heritage breed - the Slate turkey! We visit the amazing Slate Run Farm living history site and learn about life, and Thanksgiving, in 1880s Ohio. We share our recipe for delicious Cornbread Sausage and Sweet Potato Stuffing, and give a review of Roosty's newest Feeder and Waterer set. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLU...
Nov 21, 2023•54 min•Ep. 156
In this week's episode, we spotlight the adorable and ever-popular Ameraucana. We talk daylight decrease and your hens' Fall nutritional needs, share our recipe for delicious pumpkin sage drop biscuits, and provide some retail therapy with Bantam Coffee Roasters' wonderful website. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 10% off all items! Chicken Luv Box - use...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 155
In this week's episode we spotlight the tiny, beautiful, and critically endangered Sebright Bantam chicken. Stephanie Coomber from the American Poultry Association joins us this week to talk poultry shows and the APA's 150 Anniversary! We share our recipe for versatile and delicious Shepherd's Pie, and finish up with some chat about Libbey glass company's vintage chicken offerings. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 154
In this week's episode, we celebrate Halloween by spotlighting the beautiful, mysterious, black-egg laying Cayuga duck. Lisa Steele joins us for a roundtable discussion to uncover the truth about feeding oats to poultry. We share some of the history of Candy Corn and Lisa's recipe as well, then we share some retail therapy with Purple Rain Lavender Farm. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroas...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 153
In this week's episode, we spotlight the very old and very gorgeous heritage breed Langshan chicken. Dr. Rebecca Gounaris joins us for a discussion on poultry pain management, we share our recipe for Sweet Corn (Indian) Pudding, and we have fun looking into chicken Halloween costumes. This episode is partially sponsored by Nutrena Nature Wise Feeds - Feather Fixer. Nutrena Feeds - Feather Fixer https://www.nutrenaworld.com/product/naturewise-feather-fixer-poultry-feed?utm_source=coffee%20with%20...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 152
In this week's episode, we spotlight an versatile American breed; the New Hampshire. Fiona joins us to talk all things poop, including what's normal and what's not. We share our delicious and seasonal recipe for Chestnut Flour Gnocchi, and review Flockstar, an app for chicken keepers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Chicken Luv Box - use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of a...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 151
