About this episode

This episode features a discussion on Japanese Bantam chickens and the nutritional needs of hens in hot weather, along with a cocktail recipe and coop fan recommendations.

In this week's episode, we spotlight the tiny and very beautiful Japanese Bantam chicken. Mark Eggers, Science and Tech lead at Nutrena Feeds, joins us to talk about the nutritional needs of laying hens during periods of extreme heat. We share our recipe for refreshing Blueberry Mint Fizz cocktail, and provide some retail therapy with coop fans. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.ne...

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