Radio Chicken

We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr. Rocio Crespo, head of NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s poultry mobile service, to answer all your winter chicken care questions (and anything else poultry-related you’re curious about). Here’s what makes this episode special: We’re now taking YOUR calls live! That’s right – you can talk directly with Matt, Kristen, Ingrid, AND Dr. Crespo. Just dial 336-LOVE-VCL during the show and get your questions answered in real time. Whether you’re wondering about winter coop prep, flock health, or troubleshooting a tricky poultry problem, this is your chance to get expert advice live on air.

Not all chicken advice is created equal… and this week, we’re shaking things up. On Video Chicken Live, we’ll tackle a question that could change how you care for your flock, challenge the conventional wisdom you’ve always followed, and maybe even spark a little controversy —How many chickens can my coop hold?

We are tackling your questions about chicken keeping and coop building. We also discuss some of the things we see on social media about keeping chickens that we don’t necessarily think is the best advice. Matt talks about his feelings about Silkies and sand in the coop, roosters, and so much more.

This week we are speaking with Healthistraw’s Founder and CEO Vince Braun. We love Healthistraw’s FarmStraw coarse and have been selling it for a couple of years. We love to use it in the run, but recently have been considering it as a viable alternative to hemp for the deep litter method. Vince explains what makes FarmStraw so healthy and beneficial as he speaks to obtaining the wheat straw and the processes it goes through to make it absorbent, dust free, insulating, lightweight, compostable, and keeps odors at bay.

This week we are talking about chicken coop winter prep tips. How to prep for winter and what’s best for your chickens. Also, tips on adding to your flock. Ingrid has tried different methods and this last one was less stressful and less work. She wanted to share what she learned.

This week we will ask you to help name a coop that we built for a customer. It’s a one of a kind, but we are thinking of making it an option. But for that, we need a name, so we are asking our dear fans for help. Matt shows off some favorite coops, and we will take your questions live.

This week we tackle all your questions. The seasons are changing, are you ready for the colder temps, molting season, and what different predators to look out for? We answer questions on egg eaters, hens that lay everywhere but their nest box, mites and other pest, and more. Kristen brings in two bantam pullets and we give away three T-shirts! Please join us for this fun and informative show.

This week we are talking about our most popular coop upgrades. Find out about the coop pantry, brooder basement and more. Also a kitten in the studio causes chaos. Cracker Muncher is here. And Matt contemplates revamping his front lawn into a big, sustainable garden.

Another Wednesday show. We are discussing what materials are best to you use for your coop, Acre? Plywood? Board and Batten? We talk about which finishes have different advantages. What do use and when and why. Matt demonstrates the different paints, stains, and oils used on different woods and Acre. Also, a customer shows us their coop. They did something that wasn’t supposed to work, but it did. Find out all about it.

This week we are again tackling your questions live on chicken keeping and coop building. Matt has news, Kristen has news, and we share what’s new and what’s on the horizon. Cracker Muncher, the old English Game/Serama makes an appearance, and she has her baby with her.

This week we are talking about what to do if you run out of room in your run. Should you have a chicken yard? Should you build an aviary, chunnel, or should you free range your chickens everywhere. We show examples of these from Kristen’s and Ingrid’s property and we also explore an electric fence option.

This week we are meeting Nadine Lafeber, the VP of Marketing and Sales for Lafeber Company and Dr. Stephanie Lamb, and avian veterinarian at Lafeber. They will talk about their new chicken treats, the history of the company (that was started by vets!) and answer your questions live. We learn about what goes into these Booster Berries that were developed with chickens in mind. They have three formulas Enrich, for great egg production, Radiate, for healthy feathers, and Senior, to give added boosts for senior birds. All are good for all flocks too.