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In this episode of the Poultry Keepers podcast, Mandelyn Royal, John Gunterman, and Rip Stalvey discuss the intricacies of preparing poultry for exhibitions. The conversation covers essential practices such as conditioning and show training, the importance of reducing stress in birds, and techniques to make birds show-ready, including handling routines, dietary controls, and grooming details like cleaning scales and trimming beaks and spurs. The hosts also discuss the different aspects of show environments and offer tips on managing birds’ reactions to changes. Additionally, the episode touches on strategies for hatch timing to ensure birds are in their prime for shows.

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In this episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, the hosts engage in an unplanned discussion on conditioning birds for shows. They delve into the reasons for showing poultry, from camaraderie and breeding improvement to competition. The conversation covers various aspects of conditioning, including nutritional requirements, the benefits of outdoor rearing, and the importance of avoiding stress. They discuss historical and practical tips on finding and preparing show-quality birds, the impact of genetics and environmental factors, and the misconceptions about show-quality labeling. The episode wraps up by emphasizing attention to detail as crucial for success in poultry showing.

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It's often recommended that new poultry keepers find a mentor to help them learn the ins and outs of good poultry keeping.  However, rarely does anyone talk about how to be a good mentor.  In this episode, Mandelyn, John, and Rip tackle that subject.   They help you learn what goes into being the sort of person who can help others succeed with their birds.

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In this episode, John, Mandelyn, and Rip talk about the different types of incubators, broody hen management, and the important role nutrition plays in good-quality hatching eggs.

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In this episode, Mandelyn John and Rip share their thoughts about hatching eggs, broody hens, and incubators.  They share all the details you need to navigate when sourcing hatching eggs. You hear in-depth discussions from identifying a good breeder to shipping and receiving eggs.  You'll be better prepared to take on what can be a trying experience for many new to the experience after listening.

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In this podcast episode, we conclude our discussion with Jeff Mattocks about the feed trial Mandelyn Royal is conducting.  This trial uses a custom, breed-specific feed, designed by Jeff, for Mandelyn’s Breese. We cover the importance of grit, what healthy gizzards should look like, and why corn and soy-free diets are so hard to formulate.  We'll also talk about plants for future studies that Mandelyn would like to do to keep improving her flock.

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In this podcast episode, Jeff Mattocks joins us to discuss a feed trial Mandelyn Royal is conducting.  This trial uses a custom, breed-specific feed, designed by Jeff, for Mandelyn’s Breese. We explore the purpose of the trial, its mechanics, and potential outcomes. It includes insights from Mandelyn and Jeff regarding the development, monitoring, and optimization of feed for improved growth and performance of the birds.

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It's been said many times that there's never a dull moment in our lives.   That has certainly been the case for the three of us.  We thought it would be fun to tell you what your co-hosts have been up to lately, both in our lives and with our birds.  

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This episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast is part 2 of Heat Stress in Poultry.  Jeff Mattocks, John Gunterman, and Rip Stalvey finish their discussion on the topic.  We've also included some discussion on other types of stress that can affect our birds besides hot weather.  

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