Chickens Every Day

CENLA Backyard Chickens
  • 5.0 (5)
  • PETS & ANIMALS
Chickens Every Day

Dedicated to helping backyard chicken owners keep the happiest and healthiest flocks we can. Send your kind comments to: GaryVallery@yahoo.com

Episodes

  1. OCT 23

    Crafting the Perfect Dust Bath & The Importance of Heritage Livestock Conservation

    Experience the art and science of chicken care as Gary Vallery from CENLA Backyard Chickens reveals how to craft the ultimate dust bath for your flock. Ever wonder how chickens keep parasites at bay while frolicking in the dirt? Discover how sifted dirt, wood ash, and diatomaceous earth can transform your chickens' grooming routine into a year-round wellness practice, ensuring they remain vibrant and parasite-free, even in tricky climates. Whether you're just beginning your chicken-keeping jo...

    25 min

  2. OCT 7

    Creative Ways to Keep Chickens Happy and Healthy. Profiling the Cubalaya

    What if your backyard could help save a rare chicken breed from extinction? Join us on Chickens Every Day as we uncover the captivating world of the Cubalaya chicken, a stunning breed that combines the best of ornamental beauty and practical utility. With its roots tracing back to Cuba, this triple-purpose bird offers eggs, meat, and show-stopping charm, albeit with a leisurely maturation period. We'll highlight the importance of conservation efforts for this critically listed breed and guide...

    14 min

  3. OCT 4

    Hatching Success & Fascinating facts about our Chickens

    Ever wondered what it takes to cultivate the perfect backyard chicken flock or achieve a nearly 80% hatch rate with your first attempt? Join Gary from CENLA Backyard Chickens as he shares the captivating journey of hatching chicks using a Kebonnixs 12-egg incubator, recounting the excitement of dry hatching and the thrill of witnessing new life emerge. With practical insights on candling eggs, managing humidity, and the magic of automatic egg turning, Gary paints a vivid picture of the reward...

    29 min

  4. SEP 15

    Starting Out with Backyard Chickens & Profiling the endangered Red Cap

    Ever wondered if raising chickens in your backyard could be the perfect hobby or even a sustainable lifestyle choice? Join us as Gary from CENLA (Central Louisiana) Backyard Chickens answers all your burning questions about chicken keeping for beginners. You'll get an overview of everything from local ordinances and costs to the basics of setting up a chicken coop. Gary also shares why starting with at least three chickens can make all the difference and weighs in on the age-old debate of whe...

    17 min

  5. SEP 3

    Boosting Protein to Help Your Hens in Summer

    Ever wondered why your hens aren't laying as many eggs even with all the extra daylight during the summer? Today on Chickens Every Day, we promise to uncover the surprising impact of summer heat on your flock’s egg production. Join me, Gary Vallery of CENLA Backyard Chickens, as I discuss how rising temperatures can make chickens lethargic and less hungry, disrupting their nutrition intake and ultimately affecting their laying capacity. To help you combat this, I quote some expert advice...

    9 min

  6. AUG 23

    Show Birds & Hatchery Birds: Insights from a Poultry Breeder

    Ever wondered what sets show-quality poultry apart from the birds you find at hatcheries? This episode of Chickens Every Day features an enlightening conversation with Michelle Sullivan Burns from Mineral Wells, Texas, who transitioned from a modest garden and a few chickens to managing a menagerie that includes chickens, cows, goats, turkeys, and ducks. Michelle, a seasoned breeder and poultry shower, breaks down the key differences between breeder stock and hatchery chickens, using Rhode Is...

    36 min

  7. AUG 17

    Waiting for those first eggs!

    Why settle for average when you can raise chickens that bring history, resilience, and productivity to your backyard? In this episode of Chicken Every Day, join me, Gary Vallery of CENLA Backyard Chickens, as we break down the fascinating contrasts between heritage breeds like Rhode Island Reds and Orpingtons and commercial breeds. Learn how heritage chickens mature slowly, enjoy longer lifespans, and make excellent mothers, while commercial breeds grow quickly and lay more eggs but have thei...

    8 min

  8. AUG 7

    Practical Tips for Raising Happy Chickens

    Can raising backyard chickens really transform your family life while contributing to ethical food production? On "Chicken Every Day," we explore the rewards of raising chickens, especially during chick season. We uncover the joys of gathering fresh, nutritious eggs right from your backyard and discuss how this hands-on activity can be a delightful and educational experience for the whole family. Furthermore, we tackle the serious issue of the poor conditions in commercial egg production, ref...

    22 min

  9. AUG 5

    Chickens' Journey from Ancient Times to Today

    Could a simple rooster fight have inspired an ancient Greek army to victory? Hear how these feisty birds may have turned the tide of history, and discover how chickens, first domesticated from the red jungle fowl in India, became an integral part of human civilization. Join Gary Vallery from CENLA Backyard Chickens as he takes us on a historical journey, recounting tales that span from ancient battles to modern-day backyard coops. In this episode of "Chickens Every Day," we unravel the i...

    8 min

  10. AUG 5

    Incorporating younger chickens into your flock

    Adding chickens, especially younger chickens to an existing flock can be stressful and even dangerous to the new additions. In this episode, I'll discuss my method which has never failed.... Send us a textSupport the show

    9 min
  11. What this podcast is about.

    AUG 5

    What this podcast is about.

    This is an introductory to Chickens Every Day... Gary talks about his past and what brought him to start this podcast. Check videos at CENLA Backyard ChickensSend us a textSupport the show

    8 min
  • 11 Episodes

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About

Dedicated to helping backyard chicken owners keep the happiest and healthiest flocks we can. Send your kind comments to: GaryVallery@yahoo.com

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  • Creator
    CENLA Backyard Chickens
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Chickens Every Day
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