The Bougie Coop: Keeping Chickens in Smaller Spaces

Marek’s Disease has become the go-to diagnosis for everything online. But is it? Ancient Chickens Shine Light on Ancient Poultry Disease Link to the study referenced in the above article (GRAPHIC PHOTO) Photo comparing normal chicken iris to Marek’s infected iris Pathogen transmission from vaccinated hosts can cause dose-dependent reduction in virulence Marek’s Disease - Biosecurity Tasmania

A look into some common supplements used by chicken keepers for parasite control. Do they actually work? The Bougie Coop is sponsored by Eden Feeds. Links to studies referenced: Red Pepper (capsaicin): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9495104/ (as antibiotic activity and good for gut health) https://kkgpublications.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ijaps.5.50004-2.pdf (effect on parasites) Pumpkin seeds: https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/103/Supplement_1/268/8139035 (No effect) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283678017_Evaluation_of_the_anthelmintic_activity_of_pumpkin_seeds_Cucurbita_maxima_in_mice_naturall https://cast.desu.edu/sites/cars/files/document/16/pumpkin_seeds-worms_djo.pdf No effect https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10209233/ no effect laying hens https://meridian.allenpress.com/avian-diseases/article/69/1/74/505621/Effect-of-Supplementation-with-Artemisia No effect at doses that would be commonly given to backyard hens Garlic: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09712119.2019.1573731#d1e2387 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10854602/ https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/22/3185 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304401721002740 Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8136961/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30450876/ Wormwood: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7070545/ (in sheep) https://ijvar.org/index.php/ijvar/article/view/550/464 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/03079457.2024.2342882?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed#abstract https://academicjournals.org/article/article1384248573_Seddiek%20et%20al.pdf https://poultrydvm.com/supplement/wormwood Diatomaceous Earth: https://www.wpsa-aeca.es/aeca_imgs_docs/15369_com-11.pdf

It's that time of year again when everyone asks: "Do chickens need heat?" The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/ We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing. https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Thanks, Jared! For those who love to nerd out, here's some science: https://modernpoultry.media/cold-temperatures-can-have-severe-consequences-for-poultry-health-and-welfare/?mp=1761680868201 https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/12/1769 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/animal-science/articles/10.3389/fanim.2021.775311/full https://extension.umn.edu/small-scale-poultry/caring-chickens-cold-weather Sweeter Heater, made in the USA and the safest way to supply heat to your livestock: https://www.sweeterheater.com For those who don’t want to spend as much (or who can’t) on a Sweeter Heater, Premier 1 has introduced a safety switch on their heat lamps. It will cut the power if the lamp ends up at an unsafe angle. I have not used it, but I do like the fact that it has this safety feature and I think this would make it a better option than other heat lamps. https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/prima-heat-lamp

The basics of feeding your flock! The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/ We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing. https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Thanks, Jared!

Our first breed spotlight showcases the very bougie Salmon Faverolles! The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/ We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing. https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Thanks, Jared!

We discuss options for substrate, feeders, and waterers for your girls. The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/ We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing. https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Thanks, Jared!