Season 2

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers podcast, Mandelyn Royal, John Gunterman, and Rip Stalvey discuss various aspects of poultry feeding and management. Key topics include adhering to weight standards for birds, the importa...

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers podcast, host Mandelyn Royal, along with team members John Gunterman and Rip Stalvey, delve into the true costs of starting and maintaining a flock. They discuss the economic pitfalls of...

In this episode, Jeff Mattocks, Carey Blackmon, and Rip Stalvey finish their explanation of how you can effectively manage your flock's annual molt. They explain how you can help your birds manage stress, lose weight, and re...

It’s time for our birds to start their annual molt. This episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast is a replay of the Poultry Keepers 360 Live recorded on June 27, 2024. The show features Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, and Carey ...

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers podcast, Mandelyn Royal, John Gunterman, and Rip Stalvey discuss the intricacies of preparing poultry for exhibitions. The conversation covers essential practices such as conditioning an...

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, the hosts engage in an unplanned discussion on conditioning birds for shows. They delve into the reasons for showing poultry, from camaraderie and breeding improvement to compet...

It's often recommended that new poultry keepers find a mentor to help them learn the ins and outs of good poultry keeping. However, rarely does anyone talk about how to be a good mentor. In this episode, Mandelyn, John, and...

In this episode, John, Mandelyn, and Rip talk about the different types of incubators, broody hen management, and the important role nutrition plays in good-quality hatching eggs. You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@g...

In this episode, Mandelyn John and Rip share their thoughts about hatching eggs, broody hens, and incubators. They share all the details you need to navigate when sourcing hatching eggs. You hear in-depth discussions from id...

In this podcast episode, we conclude our discussion with Jeff Mattocks about the feed trial Mandelyn Royal is conducting. This trial uses a custom, breed-specific feed, designed by Jeff, for Mandelyn’s Breese. We cover the i...

In this podcast episode, Jeff Mattocks joins us to discuss a feed trial Mandelyn Royal is conducting. This trial uses a custom, breed-specific feed, designed by Jeff, for Mandelyn’s Breese. We explore the purpose of the tria...

It's been said many times that there's never a dull moment in our lives. That has certainly been the case for the three of us. We thought it would be fun to tell you what your co-hosts have been up to lately, both in our l...

This episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast is part 2 of Heat Stress in Poultry. Jeff Mattocks, John Gunterman, and Rip Stalvey finish their discussion on the topic. We've also included some discussion on other types of str...

In this podcast episode Jeff Mattocks, John Gunterman, and Rip Stalvey walk listeners through the process of how you can help your flock deal with the hot summer temperatures. You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail...

In this podcast episode, we're sharing a replay of a previously recorded Poultry Keepers 360 Livestream featuring Jeff Mattocks talking about the ingredients used in manufacturing poultry feed. Get ready to feather your nes...

This episode is a replay from one of the most popular Poultry Keepers 360 Livestreams. It features Jeff Mattocks talking about common feed ingredients and why and for what purpose they are used. This episode is sure to educ...

This episode is a detailed discussion on breeding poultry, focusing on selecting high-quality stock and breeding to a written standard. We cover line breeding, finding good breeders, selecting traits, and the time and patienc...

The episode discusses starting a poultry flock with a small group of birds, emphasizing the importance of high-quality birds, strict culling, and continuous learning. We highlight the need for patience, mentorship, and thorou...

In this podcast episode, Mandelyn, John, and Rip discuss the challenges and considerations involved in breeding and selecting quality birds. Some of the topics covered include the selection process, market traits, dealing wi...

This episode features a discussion between John Gunterman, Rip Stalvey and Mandelyn Royal about her visit to a poultry farm as a mentor. They discuss the farm's flock issues, culling, and potential solutions for improving the...

The script is a comprehensive discussion from the Poultry Keepers podcast, covering various aspects of poultry evaluation including body conformation, feather quality, color, and breeding. The hosts stress the importance of r...

In this episode of the Poultry Keepers podcast, John Gunterman, Mandelyn Royal, and Rip Stalvey discuss various aspects of written poultry standards and their interpretation, including tail selection, body capacity, leg struc...

Unlock the secrets of poultry selection with us, Mandolyn Royal, John Gunerman, and Rip Stalvey reveal the subtle nuances of bird evaluation that go beyond mere aesthetics. This isn't your typical farm chat; our discussion wa...

Venture back in time with us to a world where standardbred poultry was prized as much for their ability to lay eggs or grace our dinner tables as they were for their feathers. In our latest chat, we lift the veil on the histo...