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| Episode 258 Houdan Chicken / Fall Chicks and Winter Prep / Pear Bread Pudding / Vintage Gravy Boats | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:00:13 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight a very special breed of chicken - the Houdan! We chat about the benefits of raising chicks in the Fall and share our best tips to get your coops and runs winter ready. We're sharing some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes this month, including this week's delicious Pear Bread Pudding, and we indulge in some retail therapy with vintage gravy boats. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15% off of any bagged coffee. K Cups always ship free! Chicken Challengers - https://www.chickenchallengers.com/ Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link and COFFEE10 code for 10% off! Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatchery Metzer Farms Waterfowl Eaton Pet and Pasture - Use code COFFEE for a discount on first-time purchases. Nestera US Pear Bread Pudding - https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/pear-bread-pudding/ CWTCL Website | |||
| Episode 257 Muscovy Duck / Cassidy Cornell's The One Acre Homestead / Pumpkin Applesauce Bundt Cake / Vintage Duck Collectables | 28 Oct 2025 | 01:01:50 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the friendly and practical Muscovy duck, chat with Cassidy Cornell about her new book, The One Acre Homestead, share our recipe for easy and delicious Pumpkin Applesauce Bundt Cake, and find some retail therapy with vintage duck collectables. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15% off of any bagged coffee. K Cups always ship free! Chicken Challengers - https://www.chickenchallengers.com/ Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link and COFFEE10 code for 10% off! Buy The One Acre Homestead by Cassidy Cornell Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatchery Metzer Farms Waterfowl Nestera US Pumpkin Applesauce Bundt Cake - https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/pumpkin-applesauce-bundt-cake/ CWTCL Website | |||
| Episode 248 Old English Pheasant Fowl Chicken / Dr. Rebecca on Cancer in Chickens / 4 Ingredient Almond Cookies / Knitted Emotional Support Chickens | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:56:28 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the very rare, very old, and very beautiful Old English Pheasant Fowl chicken. Dr. Rebecca, our avian veterinarian, joins us to talk about cancer in chickens. We share our recipe for easy 4 Ingredient Almond Cookies, and find some retail therapy with knitted emotional support chickens. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15% off of any bagged coffee. K Cups always ship free! Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link and COFFEE10 code for 10% off! Chicken Luv - use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription! Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatchery Metzer Farms Waterfowl Nestera US 4 Ingredient Almond Cookies - https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/4-ingredient-almond-cookies/ CWTCL Website | |||
| Episode 159 Frisian Chicken / Soft Tissue Injuries with Fiona / Spiced Pear Tart / Chicken Christmas Ornaments | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:56:18 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 158 Booted Bantam Chicken / ECONourish Interview with Cofounder Paul Cartwright and Marketing Manager Kirsty / Easy Weeknight Pot Pie / Top Holiday Gifts for Chicken Keepers | 05 Dec 2023 | 01:31:16 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 157 Holland Chicken / The Medical Side of Frostbite with Dr Rebecca / Thanksgiving Leftovers Fried Rice / Grubbly Farm's Omega Mix | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:53:38 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 156 Slate Turkey / Heritage Breeds at Slate Run Farm - 1880s Living History / Cornbread Sausage Sweet Potato Stuffing / Roosty's New Feeder and Waterer Set | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:53:30 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 155 Ameraucana Chicken / Diminishing Daylight and Nutrition for Hens with Nutrena's Mark and Twain / Pumpkin Sage Drop Biscuits / Bantam Roasters Coffee | 14 Nov 2023 | 01:30:52 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 154 Sebright Bantam Chicken / American Poultry Association's Stephanie Coomber / Shepherd's Pie / Libbey Vintage Poultry Glassware | 07 Nov 2023 | 01:07:24 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 153 Cayuga Duck / Roundtable with Lisa Steele - The Truth About Oatmeal / Home Made Candy Corn / Purple Rain Lavender Farm | 31 Oct 2023 | 01:03:04 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 152 Langshan Chicken / Poultry Pain Management with Dr Rebecca / Sweet Corn Pudding / Chicken Halloween Costumes | 24 Oct 2023 | 01:00:34 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 151 New Hampshire Chicken / Understanding Poop with Fiona / Chestnut Flour Gnocchi / Flockstar App | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:04:04 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 150 Old English Pheasant Fowl Chicken / Cold Weather Prep / Pumpkin Donuts / Grubby Farms' Pre/Probiotics and Vitamin/Electrolytes | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:49:51 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight a very old and fascinating breed of chicken - the Old English Pheasant Fowl. For our main topic, we chat about starting cold weather preparation and share some of our favorite ideas to make things easier. This week's recipe is delicious baked pumpkin donuts, and we finish up with a review of Grubbly Farms' new water additives - pre/probiotics and vitamins/electrolytes. | |||
| Episode 247 Rhode Island Red Chicken / Soil Testing for Poultry / Zucchini Black Walnut Cake / Chicken Alarm Clocks | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:52:07 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the most famous chicken in the world- the Rhode Island Red! We discuss the importance of soil testing before you build coops and runs or after if you're seeing symptoms of heavy metal poisoning. We share our recipe for delicious Zucchini Black Walnut Cake, and deliver some retail therapy with chicken alarm clocks. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15% off of any bagged coffee. K Cups always ship free! Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link and COFFEE10 code for 10% off! Chicken Luv - use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription! Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatchery Metzer Farms Waterfowl Nestera US Zucchini Black Walnut Cake - https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/zucchini-black-walnut-cake/ CWTCL Website | |||
| Episode 149 Ancona Chicken / Arthur Parkinson's Chicken Boy: My Life with Hens Part 2 / Breakfast Egg Rolls / DIY Pallet Projects | 03 Oct 2023 | 01:07:06 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful Ancona Chicken. We bring you the second half of our interview with author, illustrator, and chicken breeder, Arthur Parkinson. We share our recipe for breakfast egg rolls, and chat about DIY uses for shipping pallets. | |||
| Episode 148 Hamburg Chicken / Arthur Parkinson's Chicken Boy: My Life with Hens, Part 1 / Apple Snack Cake / Cold Weather Tarps | 26 Sep 2023 | 01:00:15 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the gorgeous but so undervalued Hamburg chicken. Arthur Parkinson joins us to chat about his newest book, Chicken Boy: My Life with Hens, and swap fantastic chicken stories. We share our recipe for apple snack cake and finish off with our suggestions for the best tarps to use on your runs this winter. | |||
| Episode 147 Austra White Chicken / Herbal vs Pharmaceutical Dewormers / Mixed Berry Trifle / Carmella's Tote Bag | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:50:11 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight a wonderful old hybrid variety of chicken - the Austra White! We discuss the uses of natural and pharmaceutical dewormers, share our recipe for delicious Mixed Berry Trifle, and share some love for Carmella's Tote Bags. | |||
| Episode 146 Shamo Chicken / Hurricane Preparedness / Joe's Shrimp Burgers / Hens on Nests Guide Book Set | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:50:09 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the critically endangered and dino-like Shamo. Our main topic is how to prepare for hurricane season. We share Joe's recipe for shrimp burgers with avocado Old Bay sauce, and review the newly re-published Hens on Nests Dishes value guide book. | |||
| Episode 145 Norfolk Grey Chickens / All About Molting with Fiona / Cole Slaw with Homemade Mayo / Molly Yeh's Home is Where the Eggs Are | 05 Sep 2023 | 01:07:38 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight a rare and beautiful UK breed - the Norfolk Grey. Fiona joins us for our monthly roundtable to talk all about molting. We share our recipe for fresh cole slaw and homemade mayonnaise, and review Molly Yeh's new cookbook, Home is Where the Eggs Are. | |||
| Episode 144 / Swedish Flower Hen Chicken / Growing and Using Herbs with Chickens / Mini Veggie Quiche in Tot Crusts / Murray Fest Midwest! | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:52:51 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the most beautiful and practical of all the chicken breeds - the Swedish Flower Hen! Our main topic is all about growing and using herbs with your poultry, this week's recipe is mini veggie quiches baked in tater tot crusts, and retail therapy is a look at McMurray's Hatchery's newly announced Murray Fest Midwest. | |||
| Episode 143 Indio Gigante Chicken / Setting up a Chicken Hospital / Marshmallow Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream / Budget Hospital Shelters | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:49:49 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the super-tall and prehistoric looking Indio Gigante. We share our tips for setting up a chicken hospital and when/why to use it. This week's recipe is crazy-good marshmallow mint chocolate chip ice cream, and retail therapy is all about budget options for hospital shelters. | |||
| Episode 142 ISA Brown Chicken / What You Need to Know About Rescuing Chickens / Fresh Mint and Blackberry Cupcakes / Hen Harbor Rescue | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:51:57 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight one of the older industrial hybrid breeds, the ISA Brown. We tell you everything you need to know to rescue chickens, share our recipe for Fresh Mint and Blackberry Cupcakes, and chat a bit about a US rescue, Hen Harbor. | |||
| Episode 141 Olive Egger Chicken / Diagnosing and Treating Poultry Mites and Lice / Caramelized Onion Frittata with Summer Veggies / Hazel Atlas Vintage Chickens | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:50:05 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight a green-egg laying wonder, the Olive Egger! We tell you all you need to know about finding and getting rid of poultry lice and mites, share our recipe for a delicious caramelized onion frittata with summer veggies, and provide some history and retail therapy with a look at vintage chickens from the Hazel Atlas Glass Company. | |||
| Episode 140 Silverudd's Blue Chicken / The Truth About Bumblefoot / Stuffed Peppers / Coop Fans | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:50:45 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful, green-egg laying Silverudd's Blue chicken! We tell you the truth about Bumblefoot, what it is, what it isn't, and how to treat and prevent it. We share an updated version of Chrisie's Family's recipe for Stuffed Peppers, and we'll answer listener questions about the best fans to use in your coops. | |||
| Episode 246 Welsummer Chicken / Grubbly Farm's Sean Warner on 10 Years of Chicken Treats and More / Italian Zucchini Bake with Eggs and Cannellini Beans / Grubbly Farms Hemp Bedding | 19 Aug 2025 | 01:03:01 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the chicken for everyone - the beautiful Welsummer! Sean Warner, co-founder of Grubbly Farms, joins us to talk about 10 years in the grub business, and how Grubblies strives to keep up with changes in chicken-keeping. We share our recipe for a delicious Italian Zucchini Bake with Eggs and Cannellini Beans, and deliver some retail therapy with our honest review of Grubblies' Hemp Bedding. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15% off of any bagged coffee. K Cups always ship free! Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link and COFFEE10 code for 10% off! Chicken Luv - use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription! Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatchery Metzer Farms Waterfowl Nestera US Italian Zucchini Bake with Eggs and Cannellini Beans - https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/italian-zucchini-bake-with-eggs-and-cannellini-beans/ CWTCL Website | |||
| Episode 139 Gauloise Chicken / Heritage Breeds vs Hybrids / 10 Point Chicken Exam / Salad Nicoise / Premo Guard Poultry Spray | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:53:37 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient and super rare Gauloise Doree. We explain the differences between heritage breeds and hybrids, break down our 10 point physical exam for chickens, share our recipe for easy and delicious Salad Nicoise, and review Premo Guard, a new bug repellant spray for poultry. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% 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 for our affiliate link and use our code CWTCL30 to get your discount. Chicken Luv Box - use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription! https://www.chickenluv.com/ Strong Animals Chicken Essentials https://www.getstronganimals.com/ Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatchery https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/ Greenfire Farms - Gauloise Doree https://greenfirefarms.com/gauloisedoree.html Nestera US https://nestera.us/cwtcl Use our affiliate link above for 5% off your purchase! Roosty's https://amzn.to/3yMDJ Nicoise Salad https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/nicoise-salad/ Premo Guard All Natural Poultry Spray https://premoguard.com/products/poultry-spray-32-oz-all-natural-non-toxic-premo-guard CWTCL Website https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/ CWTCL Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadies CWTCL Amazon Recommendations https://www.amazon.com/shop | |||
| Episode 138 Barnevelder Chicken / Crop Impaction, Surgery, and After Care / Peach Custard Pie / Crop Bras | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:48:41 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and darn-near-perfect Barnevelder chicken! We talk about crop impaction, surgery, and best practices for after care, share our recipe for ridiculously delicious peach custard pie, and share a DIY and our favorite source for crop bras. | |||
| Episode 137 Dorking Chicken / Help Your Chickens Beat Summer Heat / Old Fashioned Vanilla Custard / Avon Chicken Collectibles | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:49:32 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the oldest and most versatile breeds around- the Dorking! We also share all of our best tips for keeping your chickens cool and avoiding heat stress, offer our recipe for old fashioned vanilla custard, and reminisce about Avon chicken collectables and what to look for when collecting your own. | |||
| Episode 136 Dominique Chicken / Chickens at the Eisenhower Farm / Mulberry Cobbler Ice Cream / Bantam Coffee Roasters | 04 Jul 2023 | 01:06:31 | |
Happy 4th of July! In this week's episode, we spotlight America's first chicken breed -the Dominique! We visit the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, PA and talk about President Eisenhower's life with chickens. Mulberry Cobbler Ice Cream is this week's recipe, followed by a chat with Chad and Alex from Bantam Coffee Roasters. | |||
| Episode 135 Brahma Chicken / Integrating New Chickens into Your Flock with Fiona / Smoked Eggs / Tricia and Poppy's New Book - Patiently Poppy | 27 Jun 2023 | 01:07:57 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and beloved Brahma chicken! We chat with Fiona about the ins and outs of integrating new chickens into your flock. Smoked eggs are on the menu this week, and we finish up by talking with Poppy the Crossbeak and his mom Tricia, all about their new children's book, Patiently Poppy. | |||
| Episode 134 Houdan Chicken / Vent Prolapse in Hens / Madeleines / Mother Hen Tea Company | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:40:35 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the absolutely fabulous but critically endangered Houdan Chicken. We discuss prolapse, otherwise known as vent prolapse or cloacal prolapse, in hens - what it is, what to do, and how to be prepared. Delicious Madeleines are this week's recipe, and we offer some retail therapy with the Mother Hen Tea Company. | |||
| Episode 133 Wyandotte Chicken / What's Happening at Nutrena Feeds with Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart / Strawberry Streusel Muffins / Mason Cash Pottery | 13 Jun 2023 | 01:18:54 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful oh-so-popular Wyandotte chicken. We're joined by Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart of Cargill/Nutrena Feeds for a fantastic chat about the history of the company and how they develop and ensure the nutritional quality of their products, We share our recipe for Strawberry Streusel Muffins, and provide some retail therapy with Mason Cash pottery and kitchenware. | |||
| Episode 132 Buckeye Chicken / New Federal Antibiotic Regulations / Wry Neck / Savory Layered Omelet Crepe Cake / Powder to Liquid Foods | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:44:06 | |
In this week's episode, we spot the All-American Buckeye chicken! We fill you in on the newest Federal antibiotic regulations, discuss wry neck in chickens, share our recipe for Savory Layered Omelet Crepe Cake, and explain the available choices in liquid to powder poultry food. | |||
| Episode 131 Chantecler Chicken / Spring Coop and Run Maintenance with Fiona / Strawberry Cheesecake / Chicken Chunnels | 30 May 2023 | 00:57:11 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight a Canadian chicken - the lovely Chantecler! Our monthly roundtable chat with Fiona covers deep cleaning and maintenance on coops and runs. We share our recipe for incredibly delicious Strawberry Cheesecake, and provide some retail therapy with some fun options for buying or making your very own chicken chunnels! | |||
| Episode 130 Whiting True Blue and True Green Chickens / Chick Season with Ginger from McMurray Hatchery / Spanish Rice with Eggs and Chick Peas / Chick Magnet author Emma Barry | 23 May 2023 | 01:09:44 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the fascinating Whiting True Blue and True Green chickens. We chat about chick season and some fun history with Ginger of Murray McMurray Hatchery. We share our recipe for delicious Baked Spanish Rice with Eggs and Chickpeas, and have another fun chat with author Emma Barry about her new book Chick Magnet. | |||
| Episode 245 Ancona Duck / Lisa Steele on Starting a Farm or Homestead / Sweet and Sour Fried Eggs / Chicken Coffee Table Books | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:49:48 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful Ancona duck. Lisa Steele joins us to share her best tips for starting a farm or homestead. We share our recipe for sweet and sour fried eggs, and provide some retail therapy with chicken coffee table books. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15% off of any bagged coffee. K Cups always ship free! Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link and COFFEE10 code for 10% off! Chicken Luv - use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription! Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatchery Metzer Farms Waterfowl Nestera US Love My Girls Treats - https://www.lovemygirls.com/ Sweet and Sour Fried Eggs - https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/sweet-and-sour-fried-eggs/ CWTCL Website | |||
| Episode 129 Polish Chicken / Catching up with Jane Howorth and Gaynor Davies of the British Hen Welfare Trust / Victoria Sponge with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote / Eggceptional Skincare | 16 May 2023 | 01:18:44 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight a beloved heritage breed - the Polish! We're joined by the British Hen Welfare Trust's Jane Howorth and Gaynor Davies for a frank and thought-provoking discussion about the state of poultry care in the US and UK. We share our recipe for a delicious Victoria Sponge with Strawberry Rhubarb compote, and we review a wonderful new woman-owned business, Eggceptional Skincare. | |||
| Episode 128 Iowa Blue Chicken / Your Chicks are Here! Now What? / Spring Garden Stir-Fry / Snead's Sanctuary Farmhouse | 09 May 2023 | 01:00:24 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight a rare and unusual American breed - the Iowa Blue. We answer listener questions about what to do when your chicks arrive, share our recipe for a delicious Spring Garden Stir-fry, and chat with Judy Snead of Snead's Sanctuary Farmhouse. | |||
| Episode 127 Crested Cream Legbar Chicken / Small Scale Homesteading with Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn / Rhubarb Gin Fizz / Premier 1 Poultry Products | 02 May 2023 | 01:09:51 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the absolutely adorable, blue-egg laying Crested Cream Legbar! Authors Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn join us to chat about their new book, Small-Scale Homesteading. We share our recipe for Rhubarb Gin Fizz and provide some retail therapy with Premiere 1's poultry products. | |||
| Episode 126 Schijndelaar Chicken / First Steps in Chicken Breeding with Fiona / Garden Harvest Kale Bread / New Strong Animals Products with Annie Wing | 25 Apr 2023 | 01:00:30 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight a fascinating European breed with a great origin story - the Schijndelaar! In our monthly round table with Fiona we chat about the first steps in breeding chickens. We share our recipe for delicious Garden Harvest Kale Bread, and chat with Annie Wing all about the new offerings from Strong Animals Chicken Essentials. | |||
| Episode 125 Marans Chicken / Interview with Under the Henfluence author Tove Danovich / Dutch Baby / Martha Stewart Vintage Chicken Collectables | 18 Apr 2023 | 01:01:32 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight that super-popular chocolate brown egg layer, the Marans! We chat with author Tove Danovich about her new book, Under the Henfluence, share our recipe for delicious Dutch Baby pancakes, and find some retail therapy with Martha Stewart's vintage chicken collectables. | |||
| Episode 124 Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chicken / Behind the Scenes at Greenfire Farms with Jessica and Vivian / Lady Baltimore Cake / Metal Chicken Lawn Ornaments | 11 Apr 2023 | 01:02:22 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the amazing rare breed Appenzeller Spitzhauben chicken. We're joined by Jessica, Farm Manager, and Vivian, Social Media Manager, from Greenfire Farms, for a fun behind-the-scenes chat. We share our recipe for a show-stopping Lady Baltimore Cake, and provide some retail therapy with some fun chicken art for your garden. | |||
| Episode 123 Easter Egger Chickens / Chicken Lady Jewelry with Madeline McGlaughlin of Lenora Dame / Shrimp and Asparagus Clafoutis / Vintage Egg Cups | 04 Apr 2023 | 01:04:58 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the Easter Egger! We have a fun interview with Madeline McGlaughlin, Chicken Lady, Owner, and Head Designer of Lenora Dame Jewelry. We share our recipe for delicious savory Shrimp and Asparagus Clafoutis, and provide some retail therapy with Vintage Egg Cups. | |||
| Episode 122 Sumatra Chicken / Pros and Cons of Auto Coop Door Openers with Fiona / Cheddar and Chive Drop Biscuits / Sprouting Equipment and Seeds | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:07:35 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and stunning Sumatra chicken. In our monthly roundtable with Fiona, we chat about the pros and cons of automatic coop door openers. We share our recipe for delicious cheddar and chive drop biscuits, and provide some retail therapy with our favorites sources for seeds and sprouting equipment. | |||
| Episode 121 Belgian D'Uccle Bantam Chicken / Exclusive Breeds with Forest of My Pet Chicken / Crepe Cake with Hibiscus Cream Filling / Brown's Encore Poultry Grit/Oyster Shell | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:56:38 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the petite and adorable Belgian D'Uccle Bantam. We chat with Forest of My Pet Chicken about some of their exclusive breeds, share our recipe for Crepe Cake with Hibiscus Cream Filling, and find some retail therapy with our favorite bantam-sized grit and oyster shell combo. | |||
| Episode 120 Saxony Duck / Raising Ducklings with Lisa Steele / Deviled Duck Eggs / Fresh Eggs Daily Brewer's Yeast Supplement | 14 Mar 2023 | 01:10:04 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight a beautiful heritage breed duck - the Saxony! Lisa Steele joins us to give the ins and outs of raising ducklings and duck care, we share Lisa's recipe for Deviled Duck Eggs, and review her Fresh Eggs Daily Brewer's Yeast Supplement. | |||
| Episode 244 Rose Comb Bantam Chicken / Deep Dive Into Dust Bathing / Savory Corn and Blue Cheese Scones / Dust Bathing Add-Ins | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:45:57 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the tiny and beautiful Rose Comb Bantam. We take a deep dive into the world of dust bathing, why it's necessary and some recent research. This week's recipe is delicious savory scones with sweet corn and blue cheese, and we share some retail therapy with dust-bathing add-ins. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. Nutrena Feather Fixer - https://nutrenaworld.com/products/naturewise-feather-fixer-poultry-feed/?utm_source=_coffeewithchickenladies&utm_medium=_podcast&utm_campaign=_poultry_nutrena_naturewise_feather-fixer_mofu Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15% off of any bagged coffee. K Cups always ship free! Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link and COFFEE10 code for 10% off! Chicken Luv - use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription! Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatchery Metzer Farms Waterfowl Nestera US Love My Girls Treats - https://www.lovemygirls.com/ Savory Scones with Corn and Blue Cheese - https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/savory-scones-with-corn-and-blue-cheese/ CWTCL Website | |||
| Episode 119 White Faced Black Spanish Chicken / Start Conservation Breeding with the Livestock Conservancy's Jeanette Beranger / Veggie and Egg Fried Rice / Roosty's New Chick Feed and Water Set | 07 Mar 2023 | 01:02:27 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the fascinating and very rare White Faced Black Spanish Chicken. We have a great chat with Jeanette Beranger, Senior Program Manager at The Livestock Conservancy, about how to start a conservation breeding flock in your backyard. We share our recipe for Veggie and Egg Fried Rice, and provide some retail therapy with Roosty's new Chick Waterer and Feeder Kits. | |||
| Episode 118 / Pita Pinta Asturiana Chicken / Should you Start or Expand a Flock This Year? with Fiona / Italian Sugar Cookies / Poultry Keeping Course at the Accokeek Foundation. | 28 Feb 2023 | 01:05:15 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the exquisitely beautiful Pita Pinta Asturiana chicken and chat with Fiona in our monthly round table about all of the pros and cons of starting or expanding a flock this year. We share our recipe for Italian Sugar Cookies, and tell you all about an upcoming 2 day poultry keeping course from the Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park, MD. | |||
| Episode 117 Sicilian Buttercup Chicken / Science of Chicken Feed with Sean and Patrick of Grubbly Farms / Spaghetti Frittata | 21 Feb 2023 | 01:01:10 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful and unusual Sicilian Buttercup, discuss the science behind setting up a chicken food business, share our recipe for spaghetti frittata, and provide some retail therapy with Grubbly Farms products. | |||