Episode 284 Nankin Bantam / Feather Pluckers in Your Flock / Apple Rum Raisin Bundt Cake / Poultry Napkin Rings

About this episode

This episode discusses the Nankin bantam chicken breed, feather pluckers in flocks, shares a recipe for Apple Rum Raisin Bundt Cake, and features poultry-themed napkin rings.

In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the oldest bantam chicken breeds still in existence - the Nankin! Our main topic is a discussion on feather pluckers in your flock: how to identify them, why they do it, and how to prevent it from happening. We also share our recipe for delicious Apple Rum Raisin Bundt Cake, and provide some retail therapy with poultry themed napkin rings. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Grubbly Farms - click here for our af...

People in this episode

Hosts: Holly, Chrisie

Topics covered

• bantam chicken breeds
• feather pluckers
• chicken care
• baking
• poultry accessories

Keywords

• Nankin bantam
• feather pluckers
• chicken care
• Apple Rum Raisin Bundt Cake
• poultry napkin rings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grubbly Farms, Nankin

Products: Apple Rum Raisin Bundt Cake

Books & works: The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens

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