Fowl Play: Small Farm Chats

Jacqueline Mcleish & Laura Bergmann
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Fowl Play: Small Farm Chats

Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. Each fortnight, join Jackie, a Shoalhaven-based duck enthusiast, and Laura, Canberran chicken lover, as they share their friendship, guest interviews, and the freshest updates from their small farms (suburban Australian backyards). If you have a green thumb, are troubleshooting your coop layout, or are dreaming of a bountiful backyard harvest then this is the podcast for you. Find us on Instagram @fowlplaypod

  1. 03/13/2023

    21: How to integrate your Chickens and your Babies. Motherhood meets murderous Kookaburras.

    Is Arancauna a beach that Americans holiday at? We aren't sure, honestly, it's unlikely that we can be bothered to find out. There's gardening and sleep to be had. We are genuinely interested in how egg colour works though, do let us know if you have answers on that.  In this episode, Jackie admits that she has joined the 'cluck side' (apologies for the terrible pun). With her 4 new chickens roaming the yard, she and Laura talk through the joy of rainbow eggers, integrating new chickens at a young age, whether rabbits are appropriate weeding tools, and if they are cuddlier than chickens. Jacke talks for slightly too long about the names and breeds of her hens, but that's what we're hear for (sorry again for the puns).  Laura is accompanied by her newest squeaky of her brood, which means *bonus adorable newborn noises for inclined listeners*.   Laura shares that her girls have submitted to peer pressure, following the example led by her new ISA brown mix - with all hens busting out a bounty of eggs.

    35 min

  2. 08/05/2022

    20: Learning what thrives on neglect

    Jackie and Laura return to the pod, reflecting on the hectic few months it has been adding to their human families. This episode covers learning what to prioritise in the garden and coop when you have very little time and energy, and the realities of raising ducks and chicks from eggs to adulthood.

    30 min

  3. 07/12/2022

    19: Expanding flocks! Introducing chicks and hatching ducklings

    In this long-awaited episode Laura details how she introduced day old chicks to a broody hen. Jackie talks about her experience hatching ducklings from multiple egg sources. This episode was recorded at the end of summer, so some seasonal references may seem out of date to winter listeners!

    38 min

  4. 10/02/2021

    18: Duck sex and budget garden tips

    In this episode Jackie discusses the mechanics of duck mating and egg-incubation fails. Laura talks techniques on turning a free-range rabbit into a helpful garden companion. The Fowl Play crew also talk about ant-farming aphids, money saving tips on using what you’ve got for garden edging.

    37 min

  5. 09/11/2021

    17: Incubating Duck Eggs and Australian Native Cottage Gardens

    In this Episode, Jackie has her first crack at incubating her Runner duck eggs. She does not rate the cheap incubator she bought but is cautiously optimistic that this batch may work out anyway. Laura details the marvellous plant haul she scored from a local Canberra nursery during lockdown (Click and Collect FTW).

    32 min

  6. 08/26/2021

    16: Conversation with Rachel Karasick - USA vs AUS, Seed Saving & Fancy Lettuce.

    In this episode, Laura and Jackie chat with Rachel - an Expat from the USA who has filled the yard of her rental in Canberra with half a truckload of horse manure, some chickens, and an abundantly fruitful veggie plot. Rachel studied Environmental Science in the cornfields of Ohio and swiftly became a 'seedling queen', she's been obsessed with growing ever since. Since becoming friends, Rachel has become a treasured resource for Laura on all things productive gardening. Listen to this content-rich conversation if you've ever wanted to hear more about seed saving, cross-pollinating veggies, direct sew vs seed raising, seed catalogues, soil quality in the USA vs Australia .... and of course whether chickens or ducks are superior.

    49 min

  7. 08/20/2021

    15: Snap Lockdown, Astroturf and Duck Eggs

    Want to learn how to remove astroturf? Laura shares her ‘learning by doing’ experience. Jackie also has a very exciting duckdate to share in this snappy snap lockdown chat.

    20 min

  8. 08/12/2021

    14: When Failure Creates Opportunity

    Well and truly back from a winter podcasting hiatus Laura is excited by the chance to get summer veg growing with a long season after her brassicas took a beating at the hands of cabbage moths. Jackie's duck cupboard is having issues with moisture, which is motivating a sped-up timeline for a bigger space (and more ducks!). In this episode, Laura gushes over her newest Poultry read and the concept of chicken maths, and the small farmers' dream of harvesting luffa, Bantam Australorp hens, a chicken tractor, a native flower-filled front yard, and a future guest interview episode on the podcast.

    34 min
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About

Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. Each fortnight, join Jackie, a Shoalhaven-based duck enthusiast, and Laura, Canberran chicken lover, as they share their friendship, guest interviews, and the freshest updates from their small farms (suburban Australian backyards). If you have a green thumb, are troubleshooting your coop layout, or are dreaming of a bountiful backyard harvest then this is the podcast for you. Find us on Instagram @fowlplaypod

Information

  • Creator
    Jacqueline Mcleish & Laura Bergmann
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jacqueline Mcleish & Laura Bergmann
  • Show Website
    Fowl Play: Small Farm Chats

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