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Poultry Nerds Podcast: A conversation about chicken, quail and turkeys with a side of humorAuthor: Jennifer Bryant and Carey Blackmon
Jennifer Bryant of BryantsRoost.com and Carey Blackmon of ShowProFarmSupply.com are here to discuss backyard chicken keeping. This show dives deep into flock management, poultry health, hatching eggs, incubating, brooding chicks, predator-proofing, and biosecurity.We cover everything from chicken coop tips to coturnix quail farming, heritage breeds, and even NPIP certification. Each episode is packed with real-world advice, expert interviews, and practical tips for egg production, chicken behavior, and integrating new birds into your flock.With all your favorite breeders, our guests round out the nerd table with the most information.If you're a beginner or a lifelong poultry nerd, this chicken keeping podcast will help you raise healthier birds, hatch with confidence, and grow your homestead. Tune in and nerd out with us!Poultry Pro is designed to improve health, efficiency, and profits while managing your flocks and animals better. Use coupon code POULTRYNERDALERT! for 15% off any subscription.Chicken Bawks! THE t-shirt for all chicken tenders and a proud sponsor of Poultry Nerds Podcast. Check them out at https://thechickenbawks.com/poultrynerds Language: en-us Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Quail Mania 2 Debrief + Rooster Health: Fertility, Layer Feed Myths, Molt & Aggression
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!Quail Mania 2 is officially in the books — and the turnout was huge. In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we debrief the event results, what improved from last year, and what’s already being planned for Quail Mania 3 (including a Kids Corner and the possibility of expanding to three days).Event highlights discussed:15 speakers, 16 sponsors, and 1,363 participantsOver 4,800 live chat messagesAll-Access Pass availability through May 31 (so you can learn through breeding season)Then we shift into a topic that directly impacts hatch rates and breeder success: rooster (cock bird) health and fertility.You’ll learn:Layer feed vs all-flock feed: what’s best during breeding seasonThe truth about calcium and roosters (and why it’s usually a long-term management issue)How fat roosters reduce fertility and performanceMolt management and why weight cycling mattersFoot health, roost height, and preventing injuriesSpur management and protecting hensEasy ways to check fertility before setting a full batchWhy aggression shouldn’t be tolerated in a breeding programIf you’re trying to improve fertility, hatchability, and chick quality — this is a must-listen.Sponsors mentioned: Valley Hatchery (coupon code: QuailMania), Hatching Time, ParcelPathJoin Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly) to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days Valley Hatchery is a proud sponsor of Poultry Nerds, find more at ValleyHatchery.com Support the showFeel Free to email us at - PoultryNerds@gmail.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com
