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April 14, 2025

Spring Fever Is Real - Part 2

In Part 2 of “Spring Fever Is Real,” the Poultry Keepers Podcast team dives deep into the realities of spring chick season, feed shortages, overstocked coops, and the consequences of poor planning. Hosts Rip Stalvey, Mandelyn...

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April 7, 2025

Spring Fever Is Real -Part 1

It’s chick season—and that springtime excitement is real. But before you load up your brooder or place another hatchery order, let’s take a moment to think it through. In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast , we’re ta...

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March 31, 2025

Practical Poultry Genetics-Part 2

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers podcast, hosts Mandelyn, John, and Rip discuss the importance of genetic knowledge for backyard poultry keepers. They explain key genetic concepts like genotype versus phenotype, dominan...

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March 24, 2025

Practical Poultry Genetics Part 1

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers podcast, your hosts—Mandelyn, John, and Rip discuss the essentials of poultry genetics. They explore key concepts such as genotype vs. phenotype, dominant vs. recessive traits, and test ...

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March 17, 2025

Turkey Talk 101: Raising Happy, Healthy Turkeys for Beginners-Part 2

Welcome to Poultry Keepers , the podcast where today we're talking turkeys. Whether you're new to raising turkeys or looking to improve your flock, we’ve got everything you need to know. From brooding delicate poults to choos...

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March 10, 2025

Turkey Talk 101: Raising Happy, Healthy Turkeys for Beginners-Part 1

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March 3, 2025

WaterfowlWisdom: Tips and Tales from the Poultry Keepers

Thinking of Raising Ducks and Geese? Here’s What You Need to Know! In this episode of The Intentional Poultry Keeper , we dive into the wisdom of waterfowl care—from feeding and housing to breeding and health management. Whet...

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Feb. 24, 2025

Introductiopn to Waterfowl-Part 1

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, hosts John Gunterman, Mandelyn Royal, and Rip Stalvey discuss the fundamentals of keeping waterfowl such as ducks and geese. They cover the growing popularity of waterfowl for b...

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Feb. 17, 2025

The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals-Part 2

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, Rip, Jeff, and Carey conclude their discussion on the importance of vitamins and minerals in poultry nutrition. They address how to maintain vitamin potency, identify and preven...

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Feb. 10, 2025

The Importance of Vitamins & Minerals Part-1

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, hosts Jeff Mattacks, Carey Blackmon, and Rip Stalvey discuss the significance of vitamins and minerals in poultry diets. They delve into the roles of vitamins A, E, D, and B, ex...

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Feb. 3, 2025

Protein, Fats, and Fiber in Poultry Nutrition

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, and Carey Blackmon dive into the critical role that proteins, fats, and fibers play in poultry nutrition. They emphasize the differences between vege...

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Jan. 28, 2025

The Role of Proteins, Fats, and Fibers in Poultry Nutrition-Part 1

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, Jeff Mattocks, Carey Blackmon, and Rip Stalvey explore the complexities of proteins, fats, and fibers in poultry nutrition. They delve into protein sources, comparing vegetable-...

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Jan. 20, 2025

Bantams-Part 2

This episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast features hosts Mandelyn, John, and Rip discussing the care and feeding practices for bantam chickens. They delve into the history of poultry feed components, emphasizing the importa...

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Jan. 14, 2025

Bantams-Part 1

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, hosts Mandelyn, John, and Rip delve into the miniature but giant world of Bantam chickens. They discuss the origins, types, and physical characteristics of Bantams, emphasizing ...

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Jan. 6, 2025

Classification of Poultry-Part 1

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, hosts Mandelyn, Rip, and John discuss the classification of poultry by the American Poultry Association (APA) and the American Bantam Association (ABA). They explore different c...

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Dec. 30, 2024

Blake Bell Talks Brahmas--Part 2

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, Rip Stalvey, Carey Blackmon, and Blake Bell discuss the nuances of brooding and raising Brahma chickens. They focus on effective practices like using wire-bottom pens to maintai...

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Dec. 23, 2024

Blake Bell Talks Brahmas-Part 1

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, hosts Rip Stalvey and Carey Blackmon interview poultry enthusiast Blake Bell about Brahmas, one of his favorite chicken breeds. Blake discusses the origin, characteristics, and ...

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Dec. 16, 2024

Why?....What?....Part 2

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, hosts Rip, Mandelyn, and John continue their discussion on the challenges of shipping poultry eggs, contrasting it with the hand-to-hand model. They share experiences with posta...

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Dec. 9, 2024

Why?....What?....Part 1

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, hosts Rip, Mandelyn, and John discuss various aspects of poultry keeping that perplex and interest them. They question the effort and expense invested in poultry, reflecting on ...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Where Are My Eggs?-Part 2

This episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast features Mandelyn, John, and Rip discussing various aspects of egg production, particularly focusing on the discrepancies between hatchery claims and actual performance of heritage ...

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Nov. 25, 2024

Where Are My Eggs?-Part 1

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, Mandelyn, John, and Rip discuss various factors that affect egg production in hens. They explore the role of breed, daylight hours, weather stress, and artificial lighting in in...

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Nov. 16, 2024

Manure Management-Part 2

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, Mandelyn, John, and Rip discuss optimal protein levels for poultry diets, the benefits of different bedding materials for coops, and the importance of proper manure management. ...

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Nov. 11, 2024

Manure Management-Part 1

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, Mandelyn Royal, John Gunterman, and Rip Stalvey discuss effective strategies for managing poultry manure. They cover the impact of manure on the environment, including the risk ...

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Nov. 4, 2024

Rhode Island Reds, An American Classic-Part 2

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, the discussion centers around the management, breeding, and showing of Rhode Island Reds, a classic American poultry breed. The hosts provide recommendations on maintaining bloo...

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