47 episodes
Crazy Chicken People Thomas Xenos
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- Kids & Family
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4.7 • 53 Ratings
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Join me on a weekly journey into the heart of backyard chicken keeping, where each cluck and feather holds a story waiting to be shared. I'm Thomas Xenos, your passionate guide through the world of raising these feathered friends. In each episode, I draw from my own experiences as a dedicated backyard chicken keeper, offering a unique perspective that goes beyond the basics. This isn't just a podcast about chickens; it's a narrative woven with the moments that have touched my soul, challenges, and the profound connection we share with our feathered companions.
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Breaking Bad: Dealing with Egg Eating Hens
Join me as we tackle the frustrating phenomenon of egg eating in backyard chickens. We'll talk about the common triggers that lead hens to consume their own eggs and practical solutions to curb this behavior. From utilizing decoy eggs to nesting box design, discover actionable tips to safeguard your egg supply
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Broken Nests: When Mother Hens Go Astray
In this weeks episode, I share a cautionary tale of broody hens gone awry. Learn firsthand about the devastating consequences when maternal instincts falter, leading to the loss of precious baby chicks. We explore the emotional toll and hard lessons learned from one of my hardest days raising chickens
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Sunny Days And Happy Hens : Additional Tips for Summer Chicken Care
In this follow-up episode to our initial discussion on summer chicken care, we dive deeper into strategies for keeping your backyard flock cool and hydrated during the hot months. Building upon the foundation laid in our first installment, we explore additional shade solutions, hydration hacks, and practical advice to ensure your chickens stay comfortable and healthy throughout the summer season. I also review a couple "cool" products I have used to help keep my chickens safe in extreme heat.
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"Clucks and Character: What Chickens Can Teach Us About Ourselves
Join me on a journey of self-discovery as we explore the unexpected life lessons learned from raising backyard chickens. From patience and resilience to gratitude and mindfulness, discover how caring for our chickens can illuminate the depths of our own character and remind us of just how capable we are.
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Nail Care 101: Keeping Your Chickens Happy and Their Feet Healthy
In this weeks episode, we dive into the practicalities of maintaining optimal foot health for backyard chickens. From discussing the importance of regular nail trimming, to providing step-by-step guidance on proper techniques and tools. Whether you're a novice or experienced chicken enthusiast, this episode equips you with the knowledge needed to maintain your flock's foot health.
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Hen House Health: How Garlic Can Benefit Chickens
Is this episode we talk about practical tips for feeding garlic to chickens and optimizing its benefits for your poultry. Providing various methods of garlic administration and information on its many benefits, this episode equips poultry enthusiasts with the knowledge to harness garlic's natural healing powers for thriving, egg-laying chickens.
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Customer Reviews
DUDE THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!
I’m a teenager and a chicken mama I have 9 chickens and more on the way! One of my hens is broody and is sitting on a couple of eggs. She’s a week in on incubation. I also sell chicks from my incubator, very informative and noice thank you so much!!!!!!
Love!
Great advice. I really appreciate this podcaster. I have learned so much being a first time chicken mom.Thank you !
Great topics and so helpful!
This podcast is a wonderful resource for any questions you have about keeping chickens.
I love that he shares his experiences good and bad. Also what he learned in keeping his own chickens. Strongly suggest this podcast if you keep 6 chickens or 20.!
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