Episode #181: Eggflation, Bird Flu, and Backyard Chickens: Joel Salatin’s Guide to Raising Your Own Flock

Egg prices are skyrocketing, store shelves are running empty, and now—a new strain of bird flu has been detected in California. From $11.99 eggs in NYC to a 100,000-egg heist in Pennsylvania, this outbreak is reshaping our food supply in ways we’ve never seen before.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to be at the mercy of the grocery store. The best way to ensure a steady supply of fresh, affordable eggs? Raise your own backyard flock!

Joel walks us through how to get started, avoid common pitfalls, and take control of your own food supply. Whether you’re a first-time homesteader or just want better eggs without the sticker shock, this episode is packed with everything you need to know.

Tune in now to learn how to turn this crisis into an opportunity—one chicken at a time!

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro & Stats
• 6:43 Joel on the Bird Flu
• 19:23 Diagnosing Bird Flu?
• 23:49 What’s the Agenda?
• 30:43 How to Raise Your Own Flock
• 46:41 Enclosures and Bedding