Poultry Nerds Podcast

Poultry Terminology 101: What’s a Pullet, a Cockerel & Why Grit Isn’t Just a Southern Thing


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Welcome to another cluckin’ awesome episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast! 🐣

In this fun, info-packed session, hosts Carrie and Jennifer break down essential poultry terminology every chicken keeper, breeder, and backyard enthusiast should know. Whether you're raising Coturnix quail, managing laying hens, or wondering what the heck a "pullet" really is—this episode is for you!

✅ Learn the difference between a chick, pullet, and hen
 ✅ What does "straight run" REALLY mean?
 ✅ When to use grit vs oyster shell
 ✅ Why calling birds “born” might ruffle feathers
 ✅ And why chicken wire won’t save your flock from raccoons!

Plus, the hilarious moment when they realized they forgot to hit record for 15 minutes! 🤦‍♀️

👉 Don’t miss the laughs and the lessons. Subscribe, like, and share to help others get nerdy about poultry!

🔍 poultry terminology, backyard chickens, quail care, brooder setup, hatching chicks, pullet vs hen, cockerel vs rooster, chicken run setup, poultry podcast, chicken wire vs hardware cloth, hatching time, GQF 1502

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