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Poultry Keepers PodcastImproving Production In Barred Rocks-Part 2In this continuation of our in-depth series, host Carey Blackmon is joined by Jeff Mattocks and breeder Jason Yuke as they dive even deeper into Jason’s project to restore production quality in his Barred Plymouth Rocks. From managing harsh climates and selective breeding setbacks to measuring feed conversion, temperament, and thriftiness, this episode offers invaluable insights into the real-world challenges and breakthroughs of small-scale poultry improvement.Jason discusses genetic bottlenecks, feed errors, managing aggression, breeding for uniformity, and how to identify pivotal "aha" moments when a breeding plan starts to pay off. He also shares advice fo...2025-07-2225 minPoultry Keepers PodcastThe Importance of Vitamins & Minerals Part-1In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, hosts Jeff Mattacks, Carey Blackmon, and Rip Stalvey discuss the significance of vitamins and minerals in poultry diets. They delve into the roles of vitamins A, E, D, and B, explain their impact on health and development, and highlight the difference between minimum and optimum levels for poultry nutrition. The discussion includes practical advice on ensuring proper vitamin levels, the limitations of current research, and the importance of maintaining higher nutritional standards. The episode also touches on optimal feed storage practices to maintain vitamin efficacy and concludes wi...2025-02-1128 minPoultry Keepers PodcastProtein, Fats, and Fiber in Poultry NutritionIn this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, and Carey Blackmon dive into the critical role that proteins, fats, and fibers play in poultry nutrition. They emphasize the differences between vegetable-based and animal-based protein sources, detail the importance of specific amino acids like lysine and methionine, and discuss the use of fish meal and its sustainability. The hosts also cover age-specific protein requirements for poultry, from chicks to layers, and the importance of balanced amino acid levels for optimal growth and egg production. They touch on the issues of overfeeding protein an...2025-02-0427 minPoultry Keepers PodcastThe Role of Proteins, Fats, and Fibers in Poultry Nutrition-Part 1In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, Jeff Mattocks, Carey Blackmon, and Rip Stalvey explore the complexities of proteins, fats, and fibers in poultry nutrition. They delve into protein sources, comparing vegetable-based (mostly soybean and canola meal) and animal-based (fish meal and meat meals) proteins, and discuss essential amino acids like lysine and methionine. The conversation covers the importance of sustainable fishing for fishmeal, concerns over overfeeding protein, and specific nutritional needs during different growth stages of poultry, including chicks, growers, developers, layers, and breeding stock. The hosts emphasize the need for balanced amino ac...2025-01-2927 minPoultry Keepers PodcastBlake Bell Talks Brahmas--Part 2In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, Rip Stalvey, Carey Blackmon, and Blake Bell discuss the nuances of brooding and raising Brahma chickens. They focus on effective practices like using wire-bottom pens to maintain foot feathering and avoiding ground dirt. The conversation touches on the differences between light and dark Brahmas in terms of hardiness and feather maintenance and provide insights into conditioning birds for shows, including washing light Brahmas to remove fly spots. They also address feeding strategies, emphasizing the use of consistent, high-protein mash feed, and discuss the pros and cons of ferm...2024-12-3121 minPoultry Keepers PodcastBlake Bell Talks Brahmas-Part 1In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, hosts Rip Stalvey and Carey Blackmon interview poultry enthusiast Blake Bell about Brahmas, one of his favorite chicken breeds. Blake discusses the origin, characteristics, and temperament of Brahmas, emphasizing their bold, striking appearance and gentle nature. He also touches on the different color varieties recognized in the United States and the management of Brahmas, including hatching, feeding, and weather hardiness. Blake shares his preference for hatching eggs over selling adult chickens, providing insights into breeding and judging standards for Brahmas. The episode includes detailed advice on breeding fo...2024-12-2418 minPoultry Keepers PodcastBresse with Mandelyn Royal-Part 2In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, co-hosts Rip Stalvey, Mandelyn Royal, Jeff Mattocks, and Carey Blackmon provide expert advice on maintaining a productive and healthy Bresse poultry flock. They discuss the importance of planting and maintaining a diverse pasture mix for free-ranging chickens, including grains and legumes like rye, wheat, and clover. The hosts also highlight methods like rotational grazing and suggest optimal space requirements per bird to keep pastures sustainable. Nutrition is a focal point, with recommendations on feed composition and strategies for fat development in Bresse chickens. Additional topics include dealing with...2024-10-0133 minPoultry Keepers PodcastManaging The Molt 2.0-Part 2In this episode, Jeff Mattocks, Carey Blackmon, and Rip Stalvey finish their explanation of how you can effectively manage your flock's annual molt. They explain how you can help your birds manage stress, lose weight, and regrow beautiful feathers after the molt.You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Groups:Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/907679597724837Poultry Keepers 360 - - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973Check out the Poultry Kepers Podcast YouTube C...2024-07-0924 minPoultry Keepers PodcastManaging The Molt 2.0-Part 1It’s time for our birds to start their annual molt. This episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast is a replay of the Poultry Keepers 360 Live recorded on June 27, 2024. The show features Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, and Carey Blackmon as they delve into the critical topic of molting in poultry. Jeff Mattocks provides comprehensive insights into the molting process, emphasizing that it's more than just feather loss. He explains how the birds experience flu-like symptoms due to hormonal changes and increased body temperature. Key care tips include providing ample shade, cooler water, and adjusting feed to lower energy...2024-07-0224 min
Poultry Nerds PodcastPoultry Shows from Egg to Champion's Row w/ Rip Stalvey p.2send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your...2024-06-1338 minPoultry Nerds PodcastPoultry Shows from Egg to Champion's Row w/ Rip Stalvey p.1send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Support the showFeel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your...2024-06-0623 min