54 episodes
Poultry Keepers Podcast Rip Stalvey, John Gunterman, and Mandelyn Royal
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Are you one of the more than 10 million American households that keeps a small poultry flock? Do you find it difficult to find solid information on how to keep your flock happy, healthy, and productive? Don’t get frustrated. We’re going to help you help your flock.
This podcast has been created for small flock keepers by people who understand the unique challenges you face, because we’ve faced them too. We will help you conquer your poultry keeping problems with information based in science, plus years of practical experience.
You get information that helps you start, grow manage and enjoy your flock. We’ll explore topics like breeding, incubation, proper nutrition, and so much more.
We hope you join us for a fun and enjoyable journey as we help you, and empower you, in your poultry keeping experience.
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Managing The Molt 2.0-Part 1
It’s time for our birds to start their annual molt. This episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast is a replay of the Poultry Keepers 360 Live recorded on June 27, 2024. The show features Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, and Carey Blackmon as they delve into the critical topic of molting in poultry. Jeff Mattocks provides comprehensive insights into the molting process, emphasizing that it's more than just feather loss. He explains how the birds experience flu-like symptoms due...
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Condition Birds For Show-Part 2
In this episode of the Poultry Keepers podcast, Mandelyn Royal, John Gunterman, and Rip Stalvey discuss the intricacies of preparing poultry for exhibitions. The conversation covers essential practices such as conditioning and show training, the importance of reducing stress in birds, and techniques to make birds show-ready, including handling routines, dietary controls, and grooming details like cleaning scales and trimming beaks and spurs. The hosts also discuss the different aspects of sho...
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Conditioning Birds For Show-Part 1
In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, the hosts engage in an unplanned discussion on conditioning birds for shows. They delve into the reasons for showing poultry, from camaraderie and breeding improvement to competition. The conversation covers various aspects of conditioning, including nutritional requirements, the benefits of outdoor rearing, and the importance of avoiding stress. They discuss historical and practical tips on finding and preparing show-quality birds, the impact o...
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How To Be A Mentor-Part 2
You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Groups:Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/907679597724837Poultry Keepers 360 - - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973Check out the Poultry Kepers Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PoultryKeepersPodcast/featured
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How To Be A Mentor-Part 1
It's often recommended that new poultry keepers find a mentor to help them learn the ins and outs of good poultry keeping. However, rarely does anyone talk about how to be a good mentor. In this episode, Mandelyn, John, and Rip tackle that subject. They help you learn what goes into being the sort of person who can help others succeed with their birds.You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Groups:Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.fac...
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Broodies, Incubators and Eggs-Part Two
In this episode, John, Mandelyn, and Rip talk about the different types of incubators, broody hen management, and the important role nutrition plays in good-quality hatching eggs.You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Groups:Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/907679597724837Poultry Keepers 360 - - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973Check out the Poult...