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This episode discusses the often misunderstood Silkie chickens, focusing on breeding, raising, and selecting high-quality specimens with veterinarian Dr. Nicole.

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Silkie chickens are one of the most misunderstood breeds in poultry—and most people are getting it wrong. In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we sit down with veterinarian Dr. Nicole to break down what actually matters when it comes to breeding, raising, and selecting high-quality Silkies. From genetics and defects to breed standards and real-world care, this episode cuts through the fluff and gives you practica...

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Hosts: Jennifer Bryant, Carey Blackmon

Guest: Dr. Nicole

Topics covered

• Silkie chickens
• breeding
• raising poultry
• genetics
• breed standards
• poultry care

Keywords

• Silkie chickens
• poultry
• breeding
• genetics
• poultry care
• defects
• breed standards

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