The Chicken Whisperer

February 2020 - October 2019

The Chicken Whisperer: how to start composting chicken manure

Egg layers Production types Free range

3 February 2020

7 minute read

Chickens usually poop five times an hour – what should you do with all that manure?

The Chicken Whisperer: Winter is coming

Egg layers Production types Free range

15 November 2019

6 minute read

In this podcast, Andy Schneider and Brigid McCrea discuss the steps backyard keepers can take in autumn to prepare their flocks for winter.

The Chicken Whisperer: a short guide to backyard breeding

Genetics and breeding Breeders and hatcheries Breeder management

4 November 2019

7 minute read

In this podcast, Andy Schneider discusses the basics of poultry breeding and how to build strong backyard flocks with Rip Stalvey, head of the American Poultry Association.

The Chicken Whisperer: tackling ammonia levels in backyard flocks

Egg layers Production types Free range

23 October 2019

9 minute read

The Chicken Whisperer sits down with Dr Pitesky from UC Davis to delve into the negative effects of ammonia and how backyard poultry keepers can keep it at bay.

The Chicken Whisperer: managing a moulting flock

Genetics and breeding Types of poultry Chickens

14 October 2019

8 minute read

’Tis the season for moulting. In this podcast, Dr Brigid McCrea and Andy Schneider want to combat the misinformation on moulting and answer some common questions about the process.

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