This week's guest is Erica of Second Hen'd a 501 3c organization that rehomes "spent hens", ex battery laying hens.  You can listen to Erica's more detailed episode here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1624426/episodes/12660584 Today we are focusing on an new support group for chicken keepers.  Erica started a new support group, "Birds Of  A Feather"  for those who are needing advice, emotional support, a safe place to discuss the loss of a beloved  pet chicken, and friendship.  This group is FREE to all those who are in need.  When you lose a feathered friend ..read more

*We did have a slight audio problem this week. But it was still a fantastic episode! Have you ever felt outnumbered in your own backyard? That's the story of how Joelle's flock grew from a reasonable six to an uproarious eighteen, thanks to the all-too-real phenomenon of "chicken math." This episode takes you on a whimsical journey with Joelle from Chickenhappyhour, tracing her steps from a child with a menagerie of pets in Miami to the proud owner of a clucking chorus in Franklin, Tennessee. If you're pecking around for advice on urban chicken keeping or just love a hearty hen tale, you've r ..read more

Today's Guest is Kris of Chicken City Chickens. Meet Kris in her own words. " I have one adult son. Currently I’m the caretaker for two elderly parents. I work for Rover which gives me a flexible schedule and I get to work with animals, bonus.  Everyone has always called my house the zoo. It all started with the typical dogs and cats, guinea pigs etc. lol. But I’ve been lucky enough to start a flock that has brought something to my life that I didn’t realize I needed so much! It’s been a journey of a lot of learning but wouldn’t trade it for anything. The amount of joy these girls bring ..read more

When Ray, a seasoned urban chicken keeper, opened up about the hushed illness plaguing her backyard flock, it struck a chord with my own trials in tending to my feathered friends. We both know the weight of silence around these issues all too well, and it's high time we brought it into the light. Our cozy conversation traverses from personal tales of loss, stemming from the heartbreaking Marek's disease, to the heartwarming introduction of Ray's lively Jack Russell terrier, Olive. We exchange holiday cheer and commiserate over the unpredictability of Appalachian weather, which often throws a w ..read more

WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE GLITCH! No worries, we fixed it! Todays episode is all about the things I wish I would've known before adding backyard chickens!  Support the show “Where education fuels compassion ..read more

Today's episode we dive into heat stress and our backyard flock. Know the signs of heat stroke, what to do, and tips to help keep our chickens cool this summer. Book mentioned: Gail Damerow : The Chicken Health Handbook This link is associated with my amazon affiliate account and  we do make a small commission. Blogs: The Chicken Chick: https://the-chicken-chick.com/ Covid Cluckers: https://covidcluckers.blogspot.com/2020/10/to-our-blog-we-are-covid-cluckers.html Wilma The Wonder Hen Blog: https://blog.wilmathewonderhen.com/ H5N1 Zoom Meeting: https://youtu.be/OvCQycSIeIo Support the s ..read more

Today's episode we get an update on Cocoa after a hawk attack, ways to prevent hawks, and protecting your backyard flock! These tips seem simple but can be helpful. We’re going to implement several of them within our own backyard.  Hawk's are federally protected. The best we can do is to discourage them from coming into our backyards. Recently, several of our friends within the chicken community have lost one of their beloved pets to a hawk attack. My heart breaks for them.  We’ve always free-ranged our flock and I share my honest opinion on the subject.  Within this episode ..read more

Listen in as we speak with Rai of https://www.instagram.com/covidcluckers/ on her favorite things, lessons learned, and dreams for the future. Chicken keeping is a rewarding adventure. We must continue to be open to learning all we can about our flocks. I've made many mistakes along the way. I'm not ashamed to admit I've lots more to learn, even after 10 years.  Wilma and The Holler Gang would like to thank you for your support in 2021. We're super excited for the future. We're forever grateful.  Melissa  Support the show “Where education fuels compassion ..read more

This week's guest: Ashley Flagg is a fiber artist and chicken mama from Connecticut whose family has kept a backyard flock of hens for well over a decade, and loves them like the spoiled pets they are.  Sharing the joy of caring for them online during the past year has been a source of connection in disconnected times, and there is always more to learn. Follow Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/artemis4242/ Support the show “Where education fuels compassion ..read more

Today's guest is Melissa, AKA DeafChick! Melissa is  an advocate for herself and a Disabled Rights Advocate for others.  Topics include: 1. Fighting to keep her companion chickens. 2. HOA covenants and backyard chicken keepers. 3. Tips for keeping healthy chickens. Follow Melissa Instagram: https://instagram.com/deafchickcarter?utm_medium=copy_link Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdj8kcKe/ Support the show “Where education fuels compassion ..read more