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We’ve talked about chickens a lot. By now, most of you have your coops and flocks, so it’s time to take it to the next level.
I’m joined by Dalia Monterroso, President of Chickenlandia, for this enlightening episode where we take a DEEP dive into the (fascinating!) history of chicken-keeping, how to work with HOAs, how to use the REST protocol for sick birds, how to determine if your hens are laying, and so much more.
Podcast Episode Highlights
- A closer look into Dalia’s amazing chicken-raising book and her background
- The value of being outdoors for our health
- The history behind humans raising chickens
- The misconception that chickens are “lower class” and bad for neighborhoods
- Tips for dealing with HOA’s and other neighborhood issues for raising chickens
- How to tell when a chicken isn’t laying anymore
- Looking closer at some of the chicken breeds
- Common health issue for chickens and using the REST protocol
- A closer look at some of the popular internet trends for having healthy chickens
- Managing flies in the chicken coops and runs
- Final thoughts from Dalia about why everyone should get chickens
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Podcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned
Learn more about Dalia Monterroso and her book here: https://welcometochickenlandia.com
Find Dalia’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzxFOVXc7Ae8CMwL5MUe5w
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My essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.com
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More Chicken Resources:
- Ingenious Chicken Keeping with Harvey Ussery (podcast episode)
- The Ultimate EGG Episode with Lisa Steele (podcast episode)
- Beginner’s Guide to Laying Hens (blog article)
- Beginner’s Guide to Chicken Coops (blog article)
