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Backyard Chickens 101: Bock Bock Basics & Egg-cellent Advice - Episode 36

Backyard Chickens 101: Bock Bock Basics & Egg-cellent Advice - Episode 36

Update: 2025-08-07
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Bock bock, baby—it’s chicken time! In this fun (and feather-filled) episode, Shannon grills Caitlyn with rapid-fire questions all about backyard chickens—from how many to start with, to coops, predators, feed, egg production, and beyond. Whether you're a curious beginner dreaming of fresh eggs or knee-deep in coop building, Caitlyn shares everything you really need to know, including hilarious personal stories, the truth about cleaning (or not cleaning) coops, and why she doesn't name her chickens anymore.

Get ready for practical tips, surprising facts (did you know chickens are blind at night?!), and lots of laughs. Plus, meet Caitlyn’s favorite farm friends, including her egg-laying hens, protective roosters, and even turkeys who eat cabbage moths.

This is the ultimate beginner’s guide to keeping chickens—perfect for gardeners who are chicken-curious and egg-loving. Let’s get clucking.

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Backyard Chickens 101: Bock Bock Basics & Egg-cellent Advice - Episode 36

Backyard Chickens 101: Bock Bock Basics & Egg-cellent Advice - Episode 36

Caitlyn Blum & Shannon Foster-Boline