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In this episode, co-hosts Jennifer Bryant and Carey Blackmon take a deep dive into how a backyard poultry hobby can evolve into a profitable venture. They share their own stories of transitioning from keeping a few birds “for fun” to managing a business built on eggs, quality genetics, specialty supplies, and savvy marketing.

You’ll hear:

• Their personal journey from raising Orpingtons, ducks, quail, and turkeys to having paying customers.  
• Challenges of selling “eating eggs” vs. hatching eggs and setting clear boundaries with buyers.  
• Tips for choosing strong breeding stock and building a niche in a crowded poultry market.  
• How extra birds or surplus males can be used (e.g. frozen feeders for reptile markets).  
• The importance of owning your website (vs. relying solely on social media), building SEO, and maintaining control over your content and customer base.  
• Customer service, boundaries, and how honesty and transparency can build trust and loyalty.  

Whether you’re just starting with a backyard coop or already selling eggs, this episode is full of practical business lessons, mindset shifts, and real-world advice.

• Backyard poultry business
• Poultry entrepreneurship
• Chicken coop to cash flow
• Hatching eggs vs. eating eggs
• Poultry genetics & breeding stock
• Diversification in poultry business
• Website vs. social media for sales
• Customer service in agriculture
• Niche markets (e.g. frozen feeders)
• Poultry marketing & branding

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