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Season 3

July 21, 2025

Improving Production In Barred Rocks-Part 2

In this continuation of our in-depth series, host Carey Blackmon is joined by Jeff Mattocks and breeder Jason Yuke as they dive even deeper into Jason’s project to restore production quality in his Barred Plymouth Rocks. From...

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July 14, 2025

Improving Production in Barred Rocks-Part 1

In this episode of Poultry Keepers 360, we kick off Part 1 of an in-depth conversation with poultry breeder Jason, who shares his hands-on experience and strategies for restoring production qualities in the Barred Plymouth Ro...

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July 7, 2025

Culling With Clarity Part 2

In Part 2 of “Culling With Clarity,” join Mandelyn, John, and Rip as they continue their honest and thought-provoking conversation about the art and responsibility of culling within a poultry breeding program. This episode di...

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June 30, 2025

Culling With Clarity-Part 1

In this insightful episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , Rip Stalvey, Mandelyn Royal, and John Gunterman have a deep and honest discussion on one of the most challenging but essential parts of poultry keeping: culling. But...

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June 27, 2025

Beating the Heat: Help Your Birds Stay Cool in the Summer

Summer heat can be brutal—but your poultry don’t have to suffer through it. In this episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , host Rip Stalvey shares real-world, down-home strategies to help your flock stay cool, safe, and pro...

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June 25, 2025

The Impportance of Fat in Poultry Diets-Bonus Content

In this deep-dive bonus episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast, Rip Stalvey explores one of the most misunderstood components of poultry nutrition: fats. Whether you’re raising layers, broilers, breeders, or show birds, fat p...

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June 23, 2025

Smart Selectioon-Part 2

In this powerful continuation of our Smart Selection series, we dig deeper into how to make informed, effective breeding decisions for your poultry flock. Whether you're selecting for meat, eggs, show quality, or broodiness, ...

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June 20, 2025

How Feathers Affect Type

In this bonus episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , host Rip Stalvey takes a deep dive into a topic every breeder and exhibitor should understand: how feather development affects poultry type. Drawing insights from a timel...

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June 18, 2025

Amino Acids Bonus Content

In this bonus episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , host Rip Stalvey dives into one of the most critical yet overlooked components of poultry nutrition—amino acids. Whether you're raising layers, broilers, breeders, or sho...

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June 16, 2025

Smart Selection-Part 1

In this insightful episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , host Rip Stalvey is joined by Mandelyn Royal and John Gunterman to explore one of the most powerful yet misunderstood aspects of poultry breeding: Smart Selection . ...

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June 13, 2025

Feeding Quail For Success

In this bonus episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , host Rip Stalvey breaks down what it really takes to feed your quail for success at every life stage. From the high-protein, high-fat needs of newly hatched chicks to the...

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June 11, 2025

Molting Done Right: A Gentle Non-Fasting Approach for Backyard Chicke…

In this Coop Wisdom bonus episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , host Rip Stalvey walks you through a step-by-step, non-fasting molting method that supports your flock’s health, comfort, and future egg production. Learn wha...

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June 9, 2025

Grow Out Secrets: What Your Young Flock Is Telling You-Part 2

In this episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , we continue our deep dive into the fascinating world of grow outs. Hosts John, Mandelyn, and Rip explore the subtle and not-so-subtle messages your young flock sends you every ...

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June 6, 2025

Fowl Pox in Poultry: What It Is, How It Spreads, and How to Protect Y…

It’s mosquito season—and that means your birds may be at higher risk of Fowl Pox , a viral disease that spreads rapidly through bites, contact, and contaminated surfaces. In this bonus episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast ,...

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June 4, 2025

Coop Wisdom About Body Capacity

In this bonus episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , we dive into a vital but often overlooked trait in poultry breeding: body capacity . Whether you raise birds for meat, eggs, or sustainability, understanding and improvin...

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June 2, 2025

Grow Out Secrets: What Your Young Flock Is Telling You-Part 1

Discover the secrets hidden in your young flock’s development! In this episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , we dive deep into the overlooked but crucial grow-out phase —the time between brooding and maturity. Learn how to...

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May 30, 2025

The Most Improtant Period of Incubation

In this bonus episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , host Rip Stalvey dives into one of the most important questions in poultry hatching: What is the most critical part of the incubation process—and when does it matter most...

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May 29, 2025

We Are What We Eat, Eats-Bonus Content

In this personal and down-to-earth episode, Rip Stalvey shares why poultry nutrition isn’t just about feed—it’s about the food we ultimately serve our families. When we raise backyard chickens, their health, egg quality, and ...

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May 24, 2025

Bonus Content-The Poultry Keepers Pyramid

In this bonus audio, host Rip Stalvey introduces a simple but powerful model for raising better birds: The Poultry Keeper’s Pyramid . This foundational framework focuses on three equal, interconnected pillars— Genetics, Manag...

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