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. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15...

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.Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders!Chicken Lu...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful American Buff Goose. Marc and Katy Metzer from Metzer Farms join us again to discuss the best care for adults ducks, plus all of the wonderful things ducks can add to your backyard or homestead. We share our recipe for delicious Duck Egg Pavlova with Strawberry Curd and our best tips for working duck eggs. Finally, we find some retail therapy with Tidewater Chicken Sandals. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.http...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the adorable Call Duck and chat with Marc and Katy Metzer of Metzer Farms about how to take care of ducklings. We share some duck egg 101 info, and finish up with a book review of Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders!Chicken Luv Box - use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscriptio...

In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the best all-around American breeds - the Delaware. Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn join us to talk about starting an egg and veggie based homestead, even in a small space. We share our recipe for Rhubarb Tart and review Grubbly Farm's Vitamins and Electrolytes and Pre and Probiotics Powders. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders!C...

In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the oldest and most important foundation breeds of chicken - the Malay. Tricia Stone-Shumaker, mom to Poppy the Crossbeak Chicken, joins us to talk about caring for crossbeak chickens and using chickens in therapy sessions. We share our recipe for easy and delicious garlic mayonnaise, and get some retail therapy with Vintage Chicken Feed Bags. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963New Ome...

In this week's episode we spotlight the ridiculously adorable Japanese Bantam, and Fiona joins us to discuss hatching eggs in an incubator. We share our recipe for easy and delicious spaghetti salad, and we give some retail therapy with Eaton Hemp's new Roost Refresh. Nutrena Feeds https://nutrenaworld.com/count-on-a-difference/?utm_source=coffee%20with%20the%20chicken%20ladies&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=poultry_evergreen_podcast Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the dark and beautiful Crevecoeur chicken. Brittni Poisson from B Home Living joins us to talk about building coops and brooders. We share our recipe for New Potato and Egg Salad on Greens, and find some retail therapy with vintage salt and pepper shakers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 10% off...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a gorgeous, egg-laying phenom with a great story - the Welsh Harlequin Duck. Amy Van Leuven, cofounder of the Good Egg, joins us to talk about her fantastic egg scrubbing kit and her inspiring life. She also shares her Healthier Brownie recipe with us, and it does use duck eggs if desired! Retail Therapy is a fun look at the latest chicken-themed offering from Hallmark. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient and wildly beautiful Egyptian Fayoumi. Dr. Rebecca Gounaris joins us to discuss common respiratory ailments and symptoms in chickens. We share our recipe for Buckwheat Pancakes with Oven Roasted Apples and provide some retail therapy with the nest boxes at HenGear. Try Nutrena Nature Wise Chick Grower Starter Feed and get $10 off your...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful dark-egg-laying Penedesenca chicken. Forest Clinton joins us to talk about chicken gardens and the new breeds available from My Pet Chicken.  We share our recipe for delicious French Toast with Rhubarb Compote and some retail therapy with vintage egg cups. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUTT...

In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful heritage breed Brown Leghorn.  Author and Chicken Lady Kasey Morris joins us for a super fun chat about her new book, Love and Chickens. We share our recipe for muffin pan soufflés, and provide retail therapy with Home Interiors Vintage Chickens. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee Roasters https://bantamroasters.com/ Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 10%...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a favorite homestead breed, the very  old and unique Icelandic chicken. Vivian and Jessica from Greenfire Farms join us to talk about sexing juveline chickens and share some of the new breeds they have coming up. We share another fun way to cook eggs with our delicious Omelet Ribbon Salad, and we find some retail therapy with Sipsey Wilder. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful Cubalaya chicken. Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart from Nutrena join us to talk about the best way to feed your chicks and baby waterfowl this spring.  We share our recipe for delicious Lemon Meringue Pie, and provide some retail therapy with the beautiful offerings from Blue Stallion Farm. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee...

In this week's episode we spotlight one of the most beautiful and well-kept secrets of the poultry world - the Lakenvelder. McMurray Hatchery's Ginger joins us to chat all about Murray Fest Midwest, their homesteading event coming up in June. We share our recipe for easy and delicious popovers, and review Duluth Trading Company's Free Range chicken print underwear. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient but absolutely adorable Runner Duck. Lisa Steele joins us to explain her safe and easy methods to ferment feed and to create rich compost using the deep litter method in your coops. We share our recipe for Heart Shaped Chocolate Mini Cakes, and some retail therapy with our ideas for last minute Valentine's Day gifts for chicken lovers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a very rare and gentle European Breed of chicken - the Mechelen Turkey Head. Lisa Munniksa, host of Hobby Farms Presents Growing Good Podcast, joins us for a great chat about our food systems, the state of small farming, and giant chickens in Belgium. This week's treat is our delicious recipe for Strawberry Chocolate Chip Jam Bars, and we share some retail therapy with vintage Williams Sonoma chicken cookware and decor. Nutrena Naturewise Chick Starter...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful old breed that once graced the gardens of royalty - the Sultan.  Fiona joins us for a round table discussion where we share our best ideas for working with aggressive cockerels.  We share our recipe for delicious biscuits and gravy, and chat about some great new chicken lady gear - remote wifi coop and run thermometers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a classic Mediterranean beauty - the Minorca. In our Main Topic we share all of our tips for dealing with unwanted winter visitors who want to get to your chickens. This week's recipe is crazy good Hot Chocolate Cookies, and Retail Therapy is our favorite place to buy Comb Balm for dry winter wattles and combs. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 New Omega Mix! Bantam Coffee...

Frostbite is popping up on chickens all over the US as we come through a week of bitterly cold temperatures. We're fielding so many questions that we thought it may make things easier if we put out an episode on the basics of frostbite and treatment. We've also posted an article on Chickens and Frostbite on our website. https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/articles/chickens-and-frostbite/ We discuss frostbite in these episodes as well - Episode 157 - The Medical Side of Frostbite with...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful and very rare European heritage breed chicken - the Vorwerk. Our main topic is a deep dive into the science of preening; the surprising benefits for your poultry, and how to deal with any problems. We share our recipe for easy and delicious baked mashed potatoes, and finish up with our thoughts about Nutrena's High Protein Scratch Grains.  Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a super popular and very old French breed - the Bresse chicken. In our main topic, we cover ways to manage your chickens' runs and substrate through winter's challenges. We share our recipe for delicious cauliflower crust pizza, and provide some retail therapy with heated water dishes. Nutrena Feeds Feather...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and super popular Lavender Orpington. We're joined by Nikki Husted of Purely Chickens for a roundtable discussion of ways to expand your flocks/coops/runs.  We share our delicious recipe for Butter Noodles with Eggs and Cheese, and provide some retail therapy with  radiant panel coop heaters.  Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee...

In this week's episode, we spotlight a super rare and beautiful American breed bantam - the Pyncheon. It's our year in review, where we talk about what we did, what we've learned, and what we thought of the breeds we added this year. In honor of New Year's Eve we share our recipe for a delicious egg and shrimp pate, and we provide some retail therapy with our 2023 picks for Chicken Booze. (Booze for you, not your chickens!) Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate...

In this week's episode, we spotlight the all around amazing Toulouse Goose! We chat with Donna Abel, Historical Interpreter at Slate Run Farm in Ohio, about keeping geese and what Christmas on an 1880s farm would have looked like. We share our recipe for Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce, and offer sources for DIY Goose Feather Christmas Tree kits. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Bantam Coffee...