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Coffee with the Chicken Ladies
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies covers all things pet chicken. Each episode includes a breed spotlight and relevant chicken keeping topics, as well as reviews of books and products, amazing recipes using home fresh eggs, interviews, and occasional chicken-themed celebrations. Please help us grow the podcast - subscribe, share, and leave reviews and ratings on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
244 episodes
Episode 230 Russian Orloff Chicken / Chicken Boom and New Bantam Breeds with McMurray Hatchery's Ginger Stevenson / Golden Yolk Cake / Baker Creek Seeds
In this week's episode we spotlight the rare and fascinating Russian Orloff Chicken. Ginger Stevenson, Marketing Manager at McMurray Hatchery, joins us to talk about the chicken boom and new bantam breeds for this year. We share our recipe for ...
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Episode 230
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Episode 229 Royal Palm Turkey / Keeping Turkeys with author Stacy Benjamin / Crustless Turkey Egg Quiche / American Farm Company
In this week's episode we spotlight the gorgeous and friendly Royal Palm Turkey. Author Stacy Benjamin joins us to to talk about keeping turkeys and her new book, An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Turkeys. We share Stacy...
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Episode 229
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Episode 228 Easter Egger Chicken / Nutrena's Mark and Twain on the Science of Pre Pro and Postbiotics and a New Feed / Egg Roulade / Paper Farm Press
In this week's episode we're spotlighting one of the most popular varieties of chicken today, the Easter Egger! Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart from Nutrena Feed join us to get into the science of pre pro and postbiotics and announce a fantastic...
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Episode 228
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Episode 227 Wyandotte Chicken / Food Security with Pet Chickens / Bananas Foster French Toast / Painted Easter Eggs
In this week's episode, we are spotlighting the gorgeous American heritage breed Wyandotte chicken. For our main topic, we discuss food security with backyard chickens. We share our recipe for delicious Bananas Foster French Toast, and find som...
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Episode 227
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Episode 226 Sebastopol Goose / How to Help Chicks After Shipping Stress / Savory Irish Potato Cakes / Hank's Homestead Coop Cleaning Service
In this week's episode, we spotlight the gorgeous farm-favorite Sebastopol goose. In our main topic, we share our best tips for helping chicks that have been stressed or chilled during shipping. Savory Irish Potato Cakes are on the menu, and we...
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Episode 226
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Episode 225 Shamo Chicken / Jessy Watson, Shamo Breeder and Winner of a Livestock Conservancy Micro-Grant / Irish Apple Cake / Livestock Conservancy Membership
In this week's episode, we spotlight the fascinating and surprisingly friendly Shamo Chicken. Jessy Watson, Shamo breeder and winner of a Livestock Conservancy Micro-Grant, joins us to talk about these amazing birds, why she loves them so much,...
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Episode 225
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Episode 224 Norwegian Jaerhon Chicken / Dr Yuko Sato on the Science of Avian Flu / Irish Soda Bread / Vintage Aprons
In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful Norwegian Jaerhon Chicken, and Dr Yuko Sato takes us on a fascinating deep dive into the science of Avian Flu. We share our recipe for Irish Soda Bread, and find some retail therapy with vintage...
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Episode 224
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Episode 223 Dorking Chicken / Dr Rebecca on Liver Problems in Chickens / Eggs `a la Goldenrod / Hepato Liver Supplement
In this week's episode we spotlight the very old, very beautiful, and very useful Dorking chicken. Dr Rebecca Gounaris joins us to discuss liver problems in chickens, we share our recipe for the simple but so refined sounding Eggs `a la Goldenr...
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Episode 223
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Episode 222 Buff (Orpington) Duck / Matt Dubois of Carolina Coops / Chocolate Pear Cake / Vintage Duck Casserole Dishes
In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and gentle Buff (Orpington) Duck. Matt DuBois joins us to tell the story of Carolina Coops. We share our recipe for Chocolate Pear Cake, and indulge in some retail therapy with vintage duck cas...
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Episode 222
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Episode 221 Malines Chicken / Avian Flu with Dr Jon Moyle University of Maryland Poultry Extension Specialist / Bavarian Apple Torte / Chicken People Footwear
In this week's episode, we spotlight the big and beautiful Malines chicken. Dr. Jon Moyle, Poultry Specialist with the University of Maryland Extension Service, joins us to talk about Avian Flu and separate some fact from fiction. We share our ...
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Episode 221
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Episode 220 Old English Game Chicken / How to Win Over a Difficult Rooster with Kelly Rutkowski / Brownie Chocolate Mousse Cake / Pet Slings for Chickens
In this week's episode we spotlight a chicken with a checkered past (through no fault of their own) the Old English Game. Kelly Rutkowski of PoultryDVM and Adopt A Bird Network joins us with some foolproof methods for working with roosters who ...
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Episode 220
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Episode 219 Breda Chicken / 5 Most Common Chicken Health Problems / Magic Custard Cake / Amy's Chocolates
In this week's episode we spotlight the rare and super cold hardy heritage breed Breda Chicken. Our main topic is all about the 5 most common health problems in chickens. We share our recipe for delicious Magic Custard Cake, and find some...
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Episode 219
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Episode 218 Shetland Hen / Best Beginner Breeds & How We Choose Chickens / Amy's Taters and Eggs / Emma Bridgewater
In this week's episode we spotlight the blue and green egg-laying but critically endangered Shetland Hen. In our main topic we discuss our favorite beginner's breeds and how/why we select our chickens. Amy Van Leuven of The Good Egg Company joi...
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Episode 218
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Episode 217 Orpington Chicken / Homesteading and Coop Maintenance with Hugh Osborne of English Country Life / Italian Egg Drop Soup / Radiant Panel Coop Heaters
In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the most popular heritage breed chickens around - the Orpington! We're joined by Hugh Osborne, host of English Country Life YouTube channel and Fiona's husband, to talk chickens, homesteading, coop ma...
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Episode 217
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Episode 216 Mallard Duck / Update and New Breeds from Marc and Katy Metzer of Metzer Farms / Egg Bites with Tomato Cucumber Salad / Duck Dinnerware
In this week's episode, we spotlight the domestic Mallard duck. Marc and Katy Metzer join us to talk about new breeds and updates from Metzer Farms. We share our recipe for Greek-Inspired Egg Bites with Cucumber and Tomato salad, and offer some...
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Episode 216
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1:03:25
Episode 215 Thuringian Chicken / Broody and Non-Broody Chicken Breeds / Vegetable Soup with Egg Dumplings / Chicken Socks
In this week's episode, we spotlight the very rare and absolutely adorable Thuringian Chicken. Our main topic focuses on broody and non-broody breeds of chickens, and what makes them go broody -or not - to begin with. We share our recipe for de...
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Episode 215
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Episode 214 Salmon Faverolles / Chicken Ladies' Year in Review / Coconut Chocolate Meringue Bars / Chicken Booze
In this week's episode, we spotlight a special chicken that was developed for the winter season - the Salmon Faverolles! This is our New Year's Eve episode and we give you our year in review. We also share our recipe for party-worthy Coco...
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Episode 214
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45:59
Episode 213 Midget White Turkey / Turkeys and Heritage Breeds with Mount Vernon Estate's Lisa Pregent / Easy Drop Sugar Cookies / Vintage Chicken Glassware
In this week's episode, we spotlight the very friendly heritage Midget White Turkey. Lisa Pregent, Senior Livestock Manager at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, joins us for a fun talk about keeping turkeys and the rest of the heritage b...
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Episode 213
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Episode 212 Frizzle Chickens / Chickens for Everyone with Dalia Monterroso / Tiger Cookies / Chicken Christmas Ornaments
In this week's episode, we spotlight a very old variety of chicken - the Frizzle! Dalia Monterroso joins us to talk about access to chickens and her upcoming project. We share our recipe for Tiger Cookies, and provide some retail therapy with c...
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Episode 212
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Episode 211 Silver Appleyard Duck / How Many Chickens Can You Afford? / Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies / Book Review - What the Chicken Knows
In this week's episode, we spotlight the gorgeous and friendly Silver Appleyard Duck. For our main topic, we tackle the sticky topic of How Many Chickens Can You Afford? This week's recipe is Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Retail T...
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Episode 211
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Episode 210 Chantecler Chicken / Choosing Next Year's Chickens / Chocolate Snickerdoodles / Gifts for Chicken Keepers
In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful and cold hardy Chantecler chicken and we bring up some useful questions to ask yourself as you consider your order for next year's chicks. This week's recipe is absolutely delicious and easy to ...
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Episode 210
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Episode 209 / Narragansett Turkey / Choosing Waterers / Smoked Oyster Stuffing / Turkey on Nest Dishes
In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful heritage breed Narragansett Turkey. We discuss the pros and cons of various styles of chicken waterers and tell you what we use and why. We share our recipe for Smoked Oyster Stuffing and provid...
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Episode 209
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46:10
Episode 208 Double Silver Laced Barnevelder Chicken / Franchesca Duval of Alchemist Farm / Amy's Healthy Creme Brulee / Vintage Turkey S&P Shakers
In this week's episode, we spotlight the gorgeous Double Silver Laced Barnevelder. Franchesca Duval of Alchemist Farm joins us to chat about sustainability and food security. Amy Van Leuven of the Good Egg Brush Company shares her recipe for He...
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Episode 208
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Episode 207 Dutch Owlbeard Chicken / Janelle Anderson on Chickens, Milk Cows, and Small Farm Legacy / Baked Macaroni and Cheese / Vintage Turkey Napkin Rings
In this week's episode, we spotlight the fascinating Dutch Owlbeard Chicken. Janelle Anderson joins us to talk about chickens and homestead animals, and figuring out how and what you want on your homestead. This week's recipe is Baked Macaroni ...
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Episode 207
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Episode 206 La Fleche Chicken / Heritage Breeds and Living History Sites with the Livestock Conservancy's Jeanette Berenger / Butternut Squash Casserole / Vintage Turkey Tableware
In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient and fascinating La Fleche chicken. Jeanette Berenger, Senior Program Coordinator with the Livestock Conservancy, joins us to talk about heritage breeds at living history sites and what you can do...
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Episode 206
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