Coffee with the Chicken Ladies

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies covers all things pet chicken. Each episode includes a breed spotlight and relevant chicken keeping topics, as well as reviews of books and products, amazing recipes using home fresh eggs, interviews, and occasional chicken-themed celebrations. Please help us grow the podcast - subscribe, share, and leave reviews and ratings on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Episode 220 Old English Game Chicken / How to Win Over a Difficult Rooster with Kelly Rutkowski / Brownie Chocolate Mousse Cake / Pet Slings for Chickens

In this week's episode we spotlight a chicken with a checkered past (through no fault of their own) the Old English Game. Kelly Rutkowski of PoultryDVM and Adopt A Bird Network joins us with some foolproof methods for working with roosters who are a bit too good at their jobs. Just in time for Valentine's Day, we share our recipe for delicious Brownie Chocolate Mousse Cake. And we finish up with some retail therapy via pet/baby slings for chickens. Grubbly Farms - click here for our aff...

02-11
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Episode 219 Breda Chicken / 5 Most Common Chicken Health Problems / Magic Custard Cake / Amy's Chocolates

In this week's episode we spotlight the rare and super cold hardy heritage breed Breda Chicken. Our main topic is all about the 5 most common health problems in chickens. We share our recipe for delicious Magic Custard Cake, and find some retail therapy with Amy's Hen-Shaped Chocolates. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders! It’s a win-win for you and your flock! G...

02-04
49:22

Episode 218 Shetland Hen / Best Beginner Breeds & How We Choose Chickens / Amy's Taters and Eggs / Emma Bridgewater

In this week's episode we spotlight the blue and green egg-laying but critically endangered Shetland Hen. In our main topic we discuss our favorite beginner's breeds and how/why we select our chickens. Amy Van Leuven of The Good Egg Company joins us to share her delicious Taters and Eggs recipe, and we talk Emma Bridgewater for some retail therapy. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrol...

01-28
54:26

Episode 217 Orpington Chicken / Homesteading and Coop Maintenance with Hugh Osborne of English Country Life / Italian Egg Drop Soup / Radiant Panel Coop Heaters

In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the most popular heritage breed chickens around - the Orpington! We're joined by Hugh Osborne, host of English Country Life YouTube channel and Fiona's husband, to talk chickens, homesteading, coop maintenance, and so much more! We share our recipe for easy and delicious Italian Egg Drop Soup, and find some retail therapy with radiant technology coop heaters. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1009633...

01-21
01:10:59

Episode 216 Mallard Duck / Update and New Breeds from Marc and Katy Metzer of Metzer Farms / Egg Bites with Tomato Cucumber Salad / Duck Dinnerware

In this week's episode, we spotlight the domestic Mallard duck. Marc and Katy Metzer join us to talk about new breeds and updates from Metzer Farms. We share our recipe for Greek-Inspired Egg Bites with Cucumber and Tomato salad, and offer some retail therapy with vintage duck dinnerware. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders! Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15...

01-14
01:03:25

Episode 215 Thuringian Chicken / Broody and Non-Broody Chicken Breeds / Vegetable Soup with Egg Dumplings / Chicken Socks

In this week's episode, we spotlight the very rare and absolutely adorable Thuringian Chicken. Our main topic focuses on broody and non-broody breeds of chickens, and what makes them go broody -or not - to begin with. We share our recipe for delicious and easy Vegetable Soup with Egg Dumplings, and get some retail therapy with Chicken Socks. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Pow...

01-07
57:18

Episode 214 Salmon Faverolles / Chicken Ladies' Year in Review / Coconut Chocolate Meringue Bars / Chicken Booze

In this week's episode, we spotlight a special chicken that was developed for the winter season - the Salmon Faverolles! This is our New Year's Eve episode and we give you our year in review. We also share our recipe for party-worthy Coconut Chocolate Meringue Bars and provide some retail therapy with our annual list of Chicken Booze. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyt...

12-31
45:59

Episode 213 Midget White Turkey / Turkeys and Heritage Breeds with Mount Vernon Estate's Lisa Pregent / Easy Drop Sugar Cookies / Vintage Chicken Glassware

In this week's episode, we spotlight the very friendly heritage Midget White Turkey. Lisa Pregent, Senior Livestock Manager at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, joins us for a fun talk about keeping turkeys and the rest of the heritage breed livestock living at the historic site. We share our recipe for Easy Drop Sugar Cookies, and provide some retail therapy with vintage Chicken Glassware. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15...

12-24
53:45

Episode 212 Frizzle Chickens / Chickens for Everyone with Dalia Monterroso / Tiger Cookies / Chicken Christmas Ornaments

In this week's episode, we spotlight a very old variety of chicken - the Frizzle! Dalia Monterroso joins us to talk about access to chickens and her upcoming project. We share our recipe for Tiger Cookies, and provide some retail therapy with chicken Christmas ornaments. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders! Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15% off of any bagg...

12-17
01:05:52

Episode 211 Silver Appleyard Duck / How Many Chickens Can You Afford? / Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies / Book Review - What the Chicken Knows

In this week's episode, we spotlight the gorgeous and friendly Silver Appleyard Duck. For our main topic, we tackle the sticky topic of How Many Chickens Can You Afford? This week's recipe is Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Retail Therapy is a book review - Sy Montgomery's What the Chicken Knows Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders! Bright and Early Coffee - use...

12-10
52:57

Episode 210 Chantecler Chicken / Choosing Next Year's Chickens / Chocolate Snickerdoodles / Gifts for Chicken Keepers

In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful and cold hardy Chantecler chicken and we bring up some useful questions to ask yourself as you consider your order for next year's chicks. This week's recipe is absolutely delicious and easy to make Chocolate Snickerdoodle cookies, and retail therapy is all about some great gifts for chicken keepers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrol...

12-03
37:54

Episode 209 / Narragansett Turkey / Choosing Waterers / Smoked Oyster Stuffing / Turkey on Nest Dishes

In this week's episode we spotlight the beautiful heritage breed Narragansett Turkey. We discuss the pros and cons of various styles of chicken waterers and tell you what we use and why. We share our recipe for Smoked Oyster Stuffing and provide some retail therapy with Turkey on Nest dishes. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders! Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 ...

11-26
46:10

Episode 208 Double Silver Laced Barnevelder Chicken / Franchesca Duval of Alchemist Farm / Amy's Healthy Creme Brulee / Vintage Turkey S&P Shakers

In this week's episode, we spotlight the gorgeous Double Silver Laced Barnevelder. Franchesca Duval of Alchemist Farm joins us to chat about sustainability and food security. Amy Van Leuven of the Good Egg Brush Company shares her recipe for Healthy Creme Brulee, and we provide a little retail therapy with vintage turkey salt and pepper shakers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte ...

11-19
01:09:53

Episode 207 Dutch Owlbeard Chicken / Janelle Anderson on Chickens, Milk Cows, and Small Farm Legacy / Baked Macaroni and Cheese / Vintage Turkey Napkin Rings

In this week's episode, we spotlight the fascinating Dutch Owlbeard Chicken. Janelle Anderson joins us to talk about chickens and homestead animals, and figuring out how and what you want on your homestead. This week's recipe is Baked Macaroni and Cheese, and we share some retail therapy with vintage Turkey napkin rings. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders! Nutrena World P...

11-12
01:00:10

Episode 206 La Fleche Chicken / Heritage Breeds and Living History Sites with the Livestock Conservancy's Jeanette Berenger / Butternut Squash Casserole / Vintage Turkey Tableware

In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient and fascinating La Fleche chicken. Jeanette Berenger, Senior Program Coordinator with the Livestock Conservancy, joins us to talk about heritage breeds at living history sites and what you can do to help. We share our recipe for butternut squash casserole and provide some retail therapy with vintage turkey tableware. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vita...

11-05
53:34

Episode 205 / Khaki Campbell Duck / When to Wash Eggs with the Good Egg Company / Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies / Ducks on Nest Dishes

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful super-egg laying Khaki Campbell Duck. Amy and Bryce Van Leuven from the Good Egg brush company join us to talk about bacteria and when to wash your eggs. We share our recipe for delicious Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies and find some retail therapy with Duck on Nest dishes. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders! Bright and Early Cof...

10-29
01:08:56

Episode 204 French Copper Marans / Support Your Local Feed Store with The Mill's Karen Holloway / Thai-Inspired Pumpkin and Egg Stir-Fry / Rooster Booster

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful chocolate-egg laying French Copper Marans. We're joined by livestock feed manager Lisa Holloway from our local feed store chain, The Mill, to talk about the benefits of shopping local and building relationships with your suppliers. This week's recipe is delicious Thai-inspired Pumpkin and Egg Stir-Fry, and we provide some retail therapy with Rooster Booster vitamin supplements. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https:/...

10-22
50:40

Episode 203 Coturnix Quail / Raising Quail with Zack the Quail Guy / Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Layer Cake / Quail Jewelry

In this week's episode we spotlight the small but mighty Coturnix Quail. Zack Greene from Myshire Farm joins us to talk about getting started with Quail and all of the advantages of raising them. We share our recipe for delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Layer Cake, and we find some retail therapy with Quail Jewelry on Etsy. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders! Bright and E...

10-15
53:14

Episode 202 Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock Chicken / Fall Tasks for Chicken Keepers / Pumpkin Rosemary Drop Biscuits / Chicken Harnesses

In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock chicken and we discuss Fall tasks that will help you get ready for cold weather. Our recipe this week is Pumpkin Rosemary Drop Biscuits, and we share some retail therapy with chicken harnesses and leads. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders! Nutrena World Poultry Feeds https://nutrenaworld.com/...

10-08
39:33

Episode 201 Phoenix Chicken / Catching up with McMurray President Tom Watkins / Pumpkin Crumble Bars / Egghole Industries

In this week's episode, we spotlight the stunningly beautiful Phoenix chicken. Tom Watkins, President of McMurray Hatchery, joins us to recap Murray Fest, tell us about a new breed for the hatchery, and share the benefits of brooding chicks in Fall. Our recipe this week is ridiculously good Pumpkin Crumble Bars, and retail therapy is the hilarious clothing from Egghole Industries. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963 Pre and P...

10-01
50:37

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