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Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, Carey Blackmon, and Sue Dobson
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Welcome to PK360 Audio, and thank you for joining us. If you've been with us for a while, you may remember our original Poultry Keepers Podcast. As PK360 has grown, we've learned something important. Simply sharing information isn't enough. We want to help poultry keepers not only learn more, but also become more confident in the decisions they make every day. That's why we've created PK360 Audio. Our mission remains the same—Helping Poultry Keepers Make Better Decisions. What has changed is how we hope to accomplish that mission. Rather than simply telling you what to do, we'll also provide practical tools that help you put what you're learning into practice. Whether it's our Observation Journal, educational Sheets, Decision Trees, or other companion resources, our goal is to help bridge the gap between learning and doing. Most episodes will be adapted from our Field Guide videos and PK360 LIVE programs, making it easy to continue learning while driving, working around the farm, or taking care of everyday chores. You'll also hear occasional audio-exclusive conversations, interviews, and special programs created just for our podcast listeners. You'll also be hearing from the entire PK360 team, including livestock nutritionist Jeff Mattocks, poultry educators Carey Blackmon and Sue Dobson, along with me, Rip Stalvey. Learning doesn't end when an episode is over, so I invite you to join us in the Poultry Keepers 360 Facebook Group, where you'll find our companion tools, thoughtful discussions, and a community of poultry keepers who enjoy learning together. If you have questions, suggestions, or ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear from you. You can reach me anytime at stalvey.rip@gmail.com. Thank you for joining us. I'm excited about this new chapter, and I hope you'll come along for the journey. Because better observations lead to better decisions.

  1. 20 hr ago

    Start Chicks Strong-Audio Edition

    The first 14 days of a chick's life can shape far more than its early growth. Nutrition, brooder conditions, access to feed and water, lighting, temperature, grit, and opportunities for natural behavior can all influence how those chicks develop. In this episode of Poultry Keepers 360, Rip Stalvey, Carey Blackmon, and poultry nutritionist Jeff Mattocks take a practical look at what chicks need during this critical early period—and why getting the basics right from the beginning matters so much. The conversation covers choosing and evaluating chick feed, the importance of amino acids and early nutrition, when and how to introduce grit, brooder setup, access to feed and water, encouraging natural chick behavior, lighting and overstimulation, temperature management, common brooding mistakes, and questions from poultry keepers about their own chicks. You'll also hear an important discussion about what is happening inside the chick during those first days of life and why some developmental opportunities can't simply be recovered later. Whether you're preparing for your first hatch or have raised chicks for years, this episode offers practical ideas for taking a closer look at how you start your birds—and how those early decisions can affect the flock they eventually become. Better decisions begin with better observations. If you enjoy thoughtful, experience-based poultry information like this, that's what this channel is all about. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Timestamps and Chapters  0:00 Welcome & Why the First 14 Days Matter 2:34 Choosing the Right Feed for Baby Chicks 5:28 What to Look for on a Chick Feed Tag 6:38 Dairy Products and Young Chicks 11:19 When Should Chicks Start Getting Grit? 17:25 Early Development: Why There Are No Do-Overs 20:22 Making Feed and Water Easy to Find 21:19 Encouraging Natural Chick Behaviors 24:00 Nutrition and Feather Development 28:50 How Soon Should Newly Hatched Chicks Eat? 34:14 Community Questions & Poultry Keeper Experiences 39:22 Brooder Floors, Bedding & Early Feeding 43:24 Lighting, Stress & Friendly Chicks 46:03 Using Treats Without Replacing Good Nutrition 50:47 Wing Banding & Brooder Questions 56:07 Common Brooding Mistakes to Avoid 56:47 When Chicks Begin Regulating Body Temperature 58:09 Mixing Ages & Raising Chicks with Poults 1:00:33 Water and Electrolytes for Chicks 1:06:25 Choosing a Safe Heat Source 1:08:08 Closing Thoughts Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers 360 - -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973

  2. 1 Aug

    More Winter Light

    Winter often brings shorter days—and fewer eggs. But is adding artificial light really the answer? In this video, we'll separate fact from fiction and discuss what supplemental lighting can and cannot do for your flock. We'll cover: • Why egg production naturally declines during winter. • How day length affects a hen's laying cycle. • When supplemental lighting may be helpful. • Common mistakes poultry keepers make with winter lighting. • Why lighting alone won't solve every egg production problem. By the end of this video, you'll understand what actually works, what doesn't, and how to make better winter management decisions for your flock. Helping Poultry Keepers Make Better Decisions. Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers 360 - -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973

  3. 20 Jul

    Flock Talk

    This is audio from the July 16, 2026 PK360 LIVE Got questions about your flock? Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Flock Talk LIVE is our interactive livestream where small flock poultry keepers come together to talk about the real challenges and opportunities of raising chickens and other poultry.   This is a relaxed, experience-based discussion where we share practical knowledge, explore current poultry topics, and answer your questions live.  In tonight’s episode, we’ll cover: • Practical tips and tricks to help you manage your flock more effectively • Hot topics that poultry keepers are talking about right now • A live Q&A session where you can ask your poultry questions in real time  Whether you're raising backyard chickens, breeding quality birds, or simply trying to better understand your flock, this livestream is designed to help you think more clearly about Genetics, Management, and Nutrition—the three foundations of successful poultry keeping.  Bring your questions, share your experiences, and be part of the conversation.  If you enjoy thoughtful, experience-based poultry information like this, that’s what this channel is all about.   Poultry Keepers 360 helps small flock poultry keepers build stronger, healthier flocks through a deeper understanding of poultry Genetics, Management, and Nutrition.  #FlockTalkLive #BackyardChickens #PoultryKeeping #ChickenCare #SmallFlock #PoultryTips #ChickenBreeding Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers 360 - -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973

  4. 7 Jul

    Learn To Read Your Flock During Winter

    Winter has a way of changing a flock. Some birds become more active. Others spend more time on the roost. Feed consumption changes. Water consumption changes. Social interactions change. The question isn't whether your flock behaves differently during the winter—the question is whether you know how to read what those changes are trying to tell you. Join us for this PK360 LIVE as we explore one of the most valuable skills a poultry keeper can develop: learning to "read" your flock through observation. We'll discuss the behavioral clues your birds give every day, what those clues may mean, and how careful observation often allows you to recognize small issues before they become bigger problems. This won't be a lecture filled with winter management tips. Instead, we'll have a conversation about learning your birds' language—one observation at a time. Whether you're new to poultry keeping or have cared for chickens for years, you'll leave with practical ideas that will help you become a more confident observer and a better decision-maker throughout the winter season. Bring your questions, share your own observations in the live chat, and let's learn from one another. Because better observations lead to better decisions. Helping Poultry Keepers Make Better Decisions. Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers 360 - -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973

    Learn To Read Your Flock During Winter

  5. 4 Jul

    The Future of PK360-Big Changes, New Tools, and What’s Next

    The future of Poultry Keepers 360 starts now.   Join Rip Stalvey, Sue Dobson, and Carey Blackmon in this special PK360 Audio, as they unveil the biggest improvements and educational initiatives in our organization's history.   During this show, we'll discuss:  • The new PK360 Learning System  • Field Guide Videos  • PK360 Sheets  • YouTube Shorts as learning reinforcement tools  • The Observation Framework (our first official curriculum)  • Our new programming guide  • Seasonal content planning  • The return of podcasting  • Future educational initiatives  • What's next for PK360   Most importantly, we'll explain how these changes will help poultry keepers learn more effectively and make better decisions. We believe the future of poultry education isn't simply about creating more content. It's about creating better learning. Join the conversation and be part of the next chapter of Poultry Keepers 360.   Helping Poultry Keepers Make Better Decisions. Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers 360 - -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973

    The Future of PK360-Big Changes, New Tools, and What’s Next

  6. 13 Jan

    Selecting Dual Purpose Chickens: Hands-On Traits That Matter for Meat and Eggs (Part 2), Classic Replay

    Discover the art and science behind selecting and breeding true dual-purpose chickens in Part 2 of our series! Join us as we dive deep into evaluating carcass quality, balancing body structure for meat and egg production, and how nutrition and genetics both shape your flock’s success. Learn firsthand from real breeders’ experiences, feeding trials, and practical selection methods to create resilient, productive birds. Whether you’re a homesteader, breeder, or serious poultry enthusiast, this episode is packed with real-world knowledge you can apply today! Subscribe for more poultry breeding education, feed strategies, and sustainable flock management tips! Listen Here Now: www.thepoultrykeeperspodcast.com Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers 360 - -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973

  7. 6 Jan

    Selecting Dual Purpose Chickens: Hands-On Traits That Matter for Meat and Eggs (Part 1), Classic Replay

    In this information-packed episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into how to evaluate and select true dual-purpose poultry breeds for both meat and egg production. Join Rip, Jeff, Carey, and Mandelyn as they discuss hands-on selection techniques, key body traits, breed standards, carcass evaluation, and how to use real production data to make better breeding decisions. Whether you’re breeding American Bresse, Rhode Island Reds, or other traditional dual-purpose breeds, this episode will help you understand what to look for in males and females at different ages, how to balance traits, and why the best breeders also process and eat their own birds. Don’t miss this honest, experience-based conversation on making meaningful progress in your flock by focusing on structure, productivity, and purpose, not just appearance. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Be sure to catch Part 2 next week! Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers 360 - -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973

  8. 30/12/2025

    How To Begin A Successful Journey With Poultry: Part 2 – A Classic Replay

    This is the conclusion of last week's episode. Calling all poultry enthusiasts! Are you ready to elevate your bird game? This episode unravels the science and art behind poultry breeding and selection, a path that can take your casual interest in birds to a whole new level. We guide you through the maze of information, from understanding the essential factors like egg laying rates, persistence and molting rates to the different breeding strategies that can set a solid foundation for your flock. Be warned, though - in-breeding can be a double-edged sword, so choose wisely!    In this journey to poultry excellence, we also shed light on bone spacing and bird evaluation, imparting tried and tested wisdom on assessing the shape and feel of your bird's body. You'll pick up tips on identifying a narrow bird with pinched tails from a wider one and discover the significance of finger width measurements. And if you're just starting out, we have you covered with practical advice. Wrapping up, we delve into the crucial aspects of managing light and growth in your flock, making sure your birds are not just surviving, but thriving. So, tune in, gear up and let's embark on this journey to poultry success! Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers 360 - -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973

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Welcome to PK360 Audio, and thank you for joining us. If you've been with us for a while, you may remember our original Poultry Keepers Podcast. As PK360 has grown, we've learned something important. Simply sharing information isn't enough. We want to help poultry keepers not only learn more, but also become more confident in the decisions they make every day. That's why we've created PK360 Audio. Our mission remains the same—Helping Poultry Keepers Make Better Decisions. What has changed is how we hope to accomplish that mission. Rather than simply telling you what to do, we'll also provide practical tools that help you put what you're learning into practice. Whether it's our Observation Journal, educational Sheets, Decision Trees, or other companion resources, our goal is to help bridge the gap between learning and doing. Most episodes will be adapted from our Field Guide videos and PK360 LIVE programs, making it easy to continue learning while driving, working around the farm, or taking care of everyday chores. You'll also hear occasional audio-exclusive conversations, interviews, and special programs created just for our podcast listeners. You'll also be hearing from the entire PK360 team, including livestock nutritionist Jeff Mattocks, poultry educators Carey Blackmon and Sue Dobson, along with me, Rip Stalvey. Learning doesn't end when an episode is over, so I invite you to join us in the Poultry Keepers 360 Facebook Group, where you'll find our companion tools, thoughtful discussions, and a community of poultry keepers who enjoy learning together. If you have questions, suggestions, or ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear from you. You can reach me anytime at stalvey.rip@gmail.com. Thank you for joining us. I'm excited about this new chapter, and I hope you'll come along for the journey. Because better observations lead to better decisions.

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  • Creator
    Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, Carey Blackmon, and Sue Dobson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Poultry Keepers 360
  • Show Website
    PK360 Audio

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