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| Episode 196 Nankin Bantam Chicken / Molting with Fiona / Blackberry Jam Cupcakes / Vintage Chicken China Sets | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:52:30 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the tiny, adorable, and very old Nankin Bantams. Fiona the Floof Lady joins us for our annual molting episode where we share all of our tips and tricks to get our birds through this rough but very important stretch of time. We share our recipe for delicious Blackberry Jam Cupcakes, and find some retain therapy with vintage chicken china sets. | |||
| Episode 195 Swedish Duck / Loss and Grief with Kristine Ellis / Japanese Cabbage Pancakes / Miniature Pet Portraits | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:49:17 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and useful Swedish Duck. Christine Ellis of Dunkin Ducks joins us for a roundtable discussion about grief and loss of our feathered beauties. We share our recipe for delicious Japanese-style cabbage pancakes, and we find some retail therapy with miniature pet portraits. | |||
| Episode 186 Salmon Faverolles Chicken / Amprolium and Medicated Feed / Peach Jam Cake / Vitametz for Waterfowl | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:39:45 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight one of our favorite breeds, the adorable Salmon Faverolles! Our main topic is a discussion on Amprolium and medicated feed - what exactly is it and what does it do? We share our recipe for delicious Peach Jam Cake, and provide some retail therapy with our review of Vitametz - a new waterfowl supplement from Metzer Farms. | |||
| Episode 98 Queen Silvia Chicken / Deep Cleaning Coops with Fiona / Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies / Our Favorite Winterizing Products | 11 Oct 2022 | 01:09:50 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful Queen Silvia Chicken, chat about deep cleaning coops in our monthly roundtable with Fiona, share our recipe for delicious pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, and give you the run down of our favorite products to use while winterizing coops and runs. | |||
| Episode 97 Andalusian Chicken / Nestera Coop Review / Tortilla Baked Eggs / Collecting Jadeite Chickens | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:55:07 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and super smart Andalusian chicken. We review our large Nestera coops here in the US, we share our recipe for easy Tortilla Baked Eggs, and provide some retail therapy with collectible jadeite chickens. | |||
| Episode 96 Azur Blue Chicken / Mother Earth News on Chickens with Editor Jessica Mitchell / Strawberry Rose Celebration Cake / Crop Bras | 27 Sep 2022 | 01:16:51 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight a listener request, the Azur Blue chicken. We have a great chat with Jessica Mitchell, Senior Editor at Mother Earth News Magazine and Ogden Publications - the new home of Backyard Poultry Magazine! We share our recipe for a beautiful and delicious Strawberry Rose Celebration Cake, and finish up with some retail therapy and crop bras. | |||
| Episosde 95 Orpington Chicken / Sour Crop / Lemony Anise Tea Cake / Pyrex Chicken Prints | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:58:49 | |
In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into our spotlight of the amazing Orpington. We chat about treatment and prevention of sour crop, share our recipe for Lemony Anise Tea Cake, and provide some retail therapy with a look at chicken-print Pyrex dishes. | |||
| Episode 94 Russian Orloff Chicken / 6 Best Practices for Molting Chickens / Super Easy Morning Egg Bake / Chicken Coop Automatic Door Openers | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:51:15 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the super cold hardy and super cute Russian Orloff chicken, give our 6 best practices for supporting molting chickens, share our recipe for Super Easy Morning Egg Bake, and provide some retail therapy with automatic chicken coop door openers. | |||
| Episode 93 Barbu de Watermael Chicken / Poultry Wound Care / Ella's Baked Churros / Scratch Grains | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:45:59 | |
In this week's episode, we profile the absolutely adorable Barbu de Watermael bantam, discuss treatment and prevention of chicken wounds, share Ella's recipe for delicious baked churros, and talk scratch grains. | |||
| Episode 92 Rhode Island Red Chicken / Understanding Flock Dynamics for Better Chicken Management / Greek Style Tuna Burgers / Vintage Chicken Cookie Jars | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:56:17 | |
In this week's episode, we take another look at the beautiful, iconic Rhode Island Red chicken. We discuss the importance of flock dynamics and how to use them to manage your flocks in the best way possible. We share our recipe for Greek style tuna burgers, and talk vintage chicken cookie jars for some retail therapy. | |||
| Episode 91 La Fleche Chicken / Grooming Chickens w/ Libby Syddall / Mango Nectar Cake / Dust Bathing Powder | 23 Aug 2022 | 01:02:33 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the critically endangered and very unusual looking La Fleche chicken. We're joined by Libby Syddall of Chickens to Your Door for a chat about grooming your chickens. We share our recipe for super easy and delicious Mango Nectar Cake, and provide some retail therapy with a run down of commercial dust bathing powders. | |||
| Episode 90 Yokohama Chicken / Coop and Run Substrate / Cheesy Zucchini Muffins / Mini Farmers Sanctuary | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:50:22 | |
In this episode we spotlight the critically endangered Yokohama chicken. We break down the most useful types of substrate for your chicken run, help you use up some of your summer bounty with our recipe for cheesy zucchini muffins, and have an interview with Jessi of the Mini Farmers Sanctuary. | |||
| Episode 89 - Catalana Chicken / Poultry Census w/ Jeanette Beringer of the Livestock Conservancy / Creme Brulee | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:59:22 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the very rare Catalana chicken. We chat with the Livestock Conservancy's Jeanette Beringer about the 2021-2022 poultry census, share our recipe for delicious creme brulee, and provide some retail therapy with a visit to the Livestock Conservancy's online shop. | |||
| Episode 185 Ardennes Hen / Chickens at the Humane Society with Erin Long / Drop Biscuit Egg Bake / Hand Stamped Metal Jewelry | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:56:34 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the Ardennes Hen, a very old European chicken breed. We're joined by Erin Long, Marketing Manager for the Harford County Humane Society, to talk about chickens in shelters. We share our recipe for delicious Drop Biscuit Egg Bake, and find some retail therapy with the hand-stamped metal jewelry by Minnesota from Scratch. | |||
| Episode 88 Rhode Island White Chicken / Coop Reviews - Roost and Root Urban Coop and Nestera Coop with Fiona / MannaPro Hydro Hen | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:55:58 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the wonderful Rhode Island White. We're joined by Fiona for our monthly roundtable where we review chicken coops from 2 companies - the Roost and Root Urban Coop and the Nestera recycled plastic coop. We share a few new variations on deviled eggs, and we review a water supplement for your flock - MannaPro's Hydro Hen. | |||
| Episode 87 Potchefstroom Koekoek Chicken / University of MD Extension Poultry Specialist Dr. Jon Moyle / Blueberry Cornmeal Coffee Cake | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:56:06 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight a South African breed of chicken - the Potchefsfroom Koekoek. We chat with Dr. Jon Moyle, Poultry Specialist with the University of Maryland's Extension Service, share our recipe for Blueberry Cornmeal Coffee Cake, and provide some retail therapy with Pennsbury Pottery's vintage chickens. | |||
| Episode 86 Brabanter Chicken / Preserving Eggs with Fiona / Veggie Strata / Literary Chickens | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:52:42 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the friendly and adorable Brabanter chicken. We have our monthly roundtable chat with Fiona, all about how to preserve your eggs. We share our recipe for delicious veggie strata, and review a book - Literary Chickens. | |||
| Episode 85 Leghorn Chicken / Preventing and Treating Heat Stress / Rebekah Marshall's Earth Friendly Chicken Clothing Line | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:57:13 | |
In this episode, we revisit the ever-popular Leghorn chicken! We discuss a variety of ways to prevent heat stress in your flock as well as identify symptoms and treatment. We share our recipe for Lavender Whiskey Sour and chat with UK-based artist Rebekah Marshall about her new, sustainably produced chicken clothing line. The Egg Carton Store | |||
| Episode 84 Malines Chicken / French Hen Rescue with Heidi Carneau of Champs Libres Aux Poules / Roosty's DIY Drinker and Feeder Kits | 05 Jul 2022 | 01:13:56 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the big and beautiful Malines chicken. We have an inspiring chat with Heidi Carneau, founder of Champs Libres Aux Poules, about building a hen rescue in France and making a difference in the lives of ex-layers. We share our recipe for delicious salmon quiche, and finish up with a review of Roosty's awesome DIY port feeder and waterer kits. | |||
| Episode 83 Java Chickens / Chickens at the National Colonial Farm / Vanilla Custard Ice Cream / The First American Cookbook | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:55:26 | |
In this week's episode, we celebrate the 4th of July by spotlighting the Java, the 2nd breed of chicken developed in America! We also visit the National Colonial Farm and talk about the way poultry was cared for in Early America. We share our recipe for vanilla custard ice cream and provide some retail therapy with America's first cook book. You can buy it right on Amazon! | |||
| Poultry Predators 101 with Dr Rebecca | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:41:24 | |
Dr Rebecca, poultry specialist, joins us for another information packed 101 episode. We talk predators - what to watch out for, how to protect your flock, and what to do in case of an attack on your chickens or other fowl. | |||
| Episode 82 Sultan Chicken / All About Combs and Wattles / Pickled Eggs | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:42:23 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the gorgeous and critically endangered Sultan Fowl. We discuss all things chicken combs and wattles, share our recipe for delicious dill and garlic pickled eggs, and provide some retail therapy with vintage chicken salt and pepper shakers. | |||
| Episode 81 Redcap Chicken / Murray McMurray's Ginger / Fresh Corn Bread | 14 Jun 2022 | 01:26:51 | |
In this episode we spotlight one of the rarest chickens in the US - the Redcap. We chat with Ginger from Murray McMurray Hatchery about her work to preserve the Redcap breed and what it takes to produce the hatchery's catalog every year. We share our recipe for simple and delicious corn bread and provide some retail therapy with chicken themed dish towels. Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 25% 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 COFFEELADIES25 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/ Murray McMurray Hatchery - Redcap https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/red_caps.html The Egg Carton Store https://eggcartonstore.com/ Roosty's - view the full range of Roosty's products on Amazon https://amzn.to/3yMDJxE Corn Bread CWTCL Website https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/ CWTCL Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadies CWTCL Amazon Recommendations https://www.amazon.com/shop/coffeewiththechickenladies | |||
| Episode 80 Ayam Cemani Chicken / Mites and Lice / Rhubarb Custard Cake | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:45:26 | |
In this week's episode we discuss the rare and beautiful Ayam Cemani, discuss common chicken mites and lice, share our recipe for rhubarb custard cake, and provide some retail therapy with Fitz and Floyd vintage chicken dinnerware. | |||
| Episode 184 Exchequer Leghorn / Chick Development with Fiona / Buckwheat Pound Cake with Chocolate Chips / Bright and Early Coffee | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:58:28 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful Exchequer Leghorn and Fiona joins us for a round table discussion on chick development. We share our recipe for buckwheat pound cake with chocolate chips and find some retail therapy with Bright and Early Coffee. | |||
| Episode 79 Longcrower Chickens / Taking Chicks Outside / Stop Chickens from Eating Eggs | 31 May 2022 | 00:48:24 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the very old and fascinating Longcrower variety of chicken. We chat about taking chicks outside for sunshine and grass, our recommendation for earliest age to begin integration, and what to do about chickens in your flock eating eggs. We also share our recipe for a delicious Greek-inspired lemon egg soup, and find some retail therapy in vintage chicken barware. | |||
| Episode 78 / 55 Flowery Hen / Keeping Chickens on a Budget with Fiona / Egg Aprons | 24 May 2022 | 00:58:19 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful and productive 55 Flowery Hen, share ideas on budget-minded chicken keeping with Fiona the Floof Lady, chat about our favorite Lasagne with Eggs recipes, and provide some retail therapy with egg collecting aprons.
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| Episode 77 Campine Chicken / Coccidiosis / Little Regenerative Farmer Book | 17 May 2022 | 00:53:46 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the gorgeous but critically endangered Campine chicken, discuss how to treat and prevent Coccidiosis in chickens, share our recipe for easy Huevos Rancheros, and review a new children's book - The Little Regenerative Farmer. | |||
| Episode 76 Araucana Chicken / All About the Gizzard / Apricot Jam Cake / Lenora Dame Jewelry | 10 May 2022 | 00:38:55 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the ancient Araucana chicken, have an anatomy lesson on the chicken gizzard, share Holly's recipe for apricot jam cake, and provide some fun retail therapy with Lenora Dame jewelry. | |||
| Episode 75 Hedemora Chicken / Failure to Thrive in Chicks / Ultra Rare Breeds with Kate Whyld of Hens on Oxney | 03 May 2022 | 00:57:10 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the fairy tale Hedemora chicken, discuss failure to thrive in chicks, and chat with UK breeder Kate Whyld about keeping ultra rare breed chickens and working on an MA in Poultry Science from Edinburgh University. We also share our recipe for fresh and delicious strawberry mousse, and provide some retail therapy from Chewy! | |||
| Episode 74 Old English Game Chicken / Breaking Broody Hens with Fiona / Emma Bridgewater | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:54:14 | |
In this episode we spotlight the ever popular Old English Game chicken, chat with Fiona about how to break broody hens, share our recipe for pasta frittata and shop for some chicken kitchenware at Emma Bridgewater. | |||
| Earth Day and Eco Friendly Chickens with Sean and Patrick from Grubbly Farms | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:46:17 | |
In this special Earth Day episode we explore the ways that chickens are easy on the environment, talk poop, compost, and recycling, and have a great chat with Sean and Patrick, the owners and creators of Grubbly Farms, about all the ways their treats and feed help reduce food waste and contribute to the health of our planet. | |||
| Episode 73 Lakenvelder Chicken / Buying Chicks and 5 Things to Keep Them Happy and Healthy / Roosty's Chick Feed and Waterer Set | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:49:19 | |
In this episode we spotlight the stunning Lakenvelder chicken. We talk about buying chicks during the HPAI epidemic, and the 5 basic things you need to do to keep chicks thriving. We share our recipe for egg muffins, and review the fantastic chick feeder and waterer set from Roosty's. | |||
| Murray McMurray Hatchery's Tom Watkins Special Update Episode | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:23:12 | |
In this special episode, Tom Watkins, President of Murray McMurray Hatchery, graciously sat down to talk with us about the recent Avian Influenza outbreak in one of their barns. We discuss the impact on their heritage breed lines, biosecurity and testing, and the path forward for McMurray Hatchery. | |||
| Episode 72 Delaware Chicken / Hobby Farming with Penny of Happy Days Farm / $300 Cake | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:59:43 | |
In this episode we spotlight the undervalued but wonderful Delaware chicken, chat with Penny of Happy Days farm about hobby farming, adding turkeys to your flock, and photographing for social media. We also share the story and recipe of the $300 cake, and provide some retail therapy, Cracker Barrel style! | |||
| Episode 183 Cinnamon Queen Chicken / Backyard Flock Biosecurity with Dr Yuko Sato / Chili with Cornbread Topping / Murray Fest Midwest | 28 May 2024 | 01:04:20 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight a hybrid variety chicken - the Cinnamon Queen. The wonderful Dr. Yuko Sato, Extension Veterinarian at Iowa State University, chats with us about keeping your backyard flock safe during fair and festival season. We share our recipe for Chili with Cornbread Topping, and give you an update on the latest speakers added to the lineup for Murray Fest Midwest. | |||
| Episode 71 Bielefelder Chicken / Surprising Effects of Eggs with RD Amy Adams / Pizza Egg Bake | 05 Apr 2022 | 01:06:31 | |
In this episode we spotlight the gorgeous Bielefelder chicken, talk with Registered Dietician Amy Adams about her chickens and the surprising effects of eggs on your diet, share her recipe for Pizza Egg Bake, and review a children's book, Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast. | |||
| Episode 70 Minorca Chicken / Murray McMurray Hatchery's Ashley and Tom Watkins / Vintage Egg Scales | 29 Mar 2022 | 01:01:57 | |
In this episode we spotlight the beautiful Minorca chicken, have a fascinating chat with Tom and Ashley Watkins of Murray McMurray Hatchery, share our recipe for Stove Top Grits and Greens with Eggs, and finish up by hunting for vintage egg scales. | |||
| Quick Guide to Chick Care | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:28:29 | |
In this episode we give you our quick guide to the very basics you'll need to care for your new chicks! | |||
| Episode 69 Japanese Bantam Chicken / Adopt A Bird Network / Pancakes / Table Top Egg Holders | 22 Mar 2022 | 01:10:46 | |
In this episode we spotlight the adorable Japanese Bantam Chicken, chat with Kelly about Adopt A Bird Network and the good it does for poultry in animal shelters, share our recipe for basic and delicious pancakes, and review Table Top Egg Holders. | |||
| Episode 68 Deathlayer Chicken / Feather Breakage and Hen Saddles with Fiona / Savory Baked Oatmeal | 15 Mar 2022 | 01:00:55 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful Deathlayer Chicken, talk feather breakage and hen saddles with Fiona, share our recipe for Savory Baked Oatmeal, and explore hen saddle/apron suppliers for some retail therapy. | |||
| Episode 67 Rhode Island White Chicken / Dyan of Roost and Root Coops / Classic Coffee Cake / Haiti Joe Coffee | 08 Mar 2022 | 01:16:25 | |
In this week's episode we spotlight the heritage breed Rhode Island White, chat with Dyan, an extraordinary chicken lady and cofounder of Roost and Root Coop company, share our recipe for savory baked breakfast oatmeal, and provide some retail therapy with Haiti Joe Coffee. | |||
| Episode 66 Jubilee Orpington Chicken / Interview with Jane Howorth of British Hen Welfare Trust / Blueberry Scones | 01 Mar 2022 | 01:29:34 | |
In this episode we spotlight the gorgeous Jubilee Orpington, have a seriously inspirational chat with Jane Howorth, the founder of the British Hen Welfare Trust, share our recipe for blueberry scones, and provide retail therapy for a worthy cause - BHWT's online shop! | |||
| Episode 65 Pekins or Cochin Bantam Chickens? / Red Mite with Libby Sydall / Vintage Egg Cups | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:51:59 | |
In this week's episode we present an investigative spotlight - is the Pekin bantam (known in the US as Cochin Bantam) a true bantam breed? We have a great chat with Libby Sydall about getting rid of red mite in your coop, share Libby's mum's recipe for delicious fluffy omelets, and have some fun retail therapy with vintage egg cups. | |||
| Episode 64 Olive Egger Chicken / The Skinny on Chicken Snacks / Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook with Lisa Steele | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:54:31 | |
In this episode we spotlight the very popular Olive Egger Chicken, talk about snacks for your flocks and how we've changed snacktime, and chat with Lisa Steele about her new Fresh Eggs Daily cookbook. 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 ounce maple syrup 1 egg white, room temperature 3 to 4 ice cubes, plus more for serving Add the bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup and egg white to a cocktail shaker or pint Mason jar. Shake vigorously until the egg white is foamed and frothy, about 30 seconds. Add the ice cubes and shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain the liquid into a glass over ice. Garnish with a small maple leaf, if desired. Buy Lisa's Book - on her website, Fresh Eggs Daily | |||
| Avian Flu Mini Episode | 13 Feb 2022 | 00:09:30 | |
In this episode we share the latest news on the Avian Flu outbreak in North America and discuss safety measures for your flock. Maryland State Extension Agency Poultry Specialist Jon Moyle gave us a full update and now we're sharing it with you. Please feel free to message or email us with any questions. coffeewiththechickenladies@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 182 Silkie Chickens / How to Feed Juveniles-Pullets with Nutrena's Mark and Twain / Cheesy Potato Hash / Cozy Chicken Mystery Series | 21 May 2024 | 01:03:26 | |
In this week's episode, we spotlight the original pet chicken -the Silkie! Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart from Nutrena Feeds join us for a great chat about the best ways to feed juvenile birds as they grow into pullets. We share our recipe for Cheesy Potato Hash, and find some retail therapy with a cozy chicken mystery book series. | |||
| Episode 63 Booted Bantam Chicken / Camille and Bree the Rooster / Red Velvet Cupcakes / Send A Friend | 08 Feb 2022 | 01:05:41 | |
In this episode we celebrate Valentine's Day by spotlighting an adorable little sweetheart chicken - the Booted Bantam! We chat with Camille and Bree the Rooster, share our recipe for Red Velvet Cupcakes, and spread some plush animal love with Send A Friend Company. | |||
| Hen Reproductive Health 101 | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:43:22 | |
In another installment of our informational 101 episodes, Dr. Rebecca Gounaris joins us to share crucial information about the reproductive health of laying hens. | |||
| Episode 62 Pavlovskaya Chicken / Care for Geriatric Chickens / Perfect Storm Footwear Cloud High Chicken Boots | 01 Feb 2022 | 01:07:56 | |
In this episode we spotlight the very rare and fascinating Pavlovskaya chicken, have a fantastic round table chat with Fiona about care for our senior chickens, share our recipe for savory rice and scallion pancakes, and give our honest review of the fantastic High Cloud Chicken Boots from Perfect Storm Footwear. | |||