Backyard Chickens & Coturnix Quail: Incubating Hatching Eggs and Chicken Breeding
Jennifer Bryant of BryantsRoost.com and Carey Blackmon of ShowProFarmSupply.com are here to discuss backyard chicken keeping. This show dives deep into flock management, poultry health, hatching eggs, chicken nutrition, incubating, brooding chicks, predator-proofing, and biosecurity.
We cover everything from chicken coop tips to coturnix quail farming, heritage breeds, and even NPIP certification. Each episode is packed with real-world advice, expert interviews, and practical tips for egg production, chicken behavior, and integrating new birds into your flock.
With all your favorite breeders, our guests round out the nerd table with the most information. Coturnix Quail are the new chicken and we delve deep into discussing breeding, care, housing and nutriton.
If you're a beginner or a lifelong poultry nerd, this chicken keeping podcast will help you raise healthier birds, hatch with confidence, and grow your homestead. Tune in and nerd out with us!
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Backyard Chickens & Coturnix Quail: Incubating Hatching Eggs and Chicken Breeding
Quail Mania 2 Is Here! | 2025 Recap, 2026 Preview & Why Quail Just Make Sense
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Happy New Year and welcome to Year 3 of the Poultry Nerds Podcast! 🎉
We just crossed 50,000 downloads, and in this episode we’re celebrating by looking back at 2025, looking ahead to 2026, and breaking down why quail are becoming one of the smartest poultry choices today.
We officially announce Quail Mania 2, a free, two-day online quail education event packed with expert speakers, real-world knowledge, giveaways, and incubation insight — from first egg to freezer or business.
In this episode, we cover:
- What we learned from launching the first Quail Mania
- Why quail are easier, faster, and more efficient than chickens
- Real timelines: incubation, growth, laying, and harvest
- Feed-to-meat cost comparisons (real numbers)
- Why quail are perfect for small spaces and urban setups
- How quail fit modern homesteading and food planning
- What to expect from Quail Mania 2 in February
Whether you’re a chicken keeper curious about quail, a homesteader looking for efficient protein, or someone ready to scale quail production up or down — this episode gives you clarity and a plan.
🎟️ Quail Mania 2
📅 February 14–15
🎥 Free to attend all weekend
🎁 Giveaways, expert speakers, incubation education
👉 Learn more & register: quailmania.com
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Join Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly) to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days
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