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Backyard Chickens & Coturnix Quail: Incubating Hatching Eggs and Chicken Breeding

Jennifer Bryant and Carey Blackmon
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Jennifer Bryant of BryantsRoost.com and Carey Blackmon of ShowProFarmSupply.com are here to discuss backyard chicken keeping. This show dives deep into flock management, poultry health, hatching eggs, chicken nutrition, incubating, brooding chicks, predator-proofing, and biosecurity.

We cover everything from chicken coop tips to coturnix quail farming, heritage breeds, and even NPIP certificatio... more

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In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, Carey and Jennifer break down the real-world differences between heritage chickens, hybrid broilers, and the Cornish Cross birds us... more

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Silkie chickens are one of the most misunderstood breeds in poultry—and most people are getting it wrong.

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How do you actually start a poultry breeding program? Carey and Jennifer break down the realities of building a breeding program from the ground up — from picking the right bree... more

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Gina Wrather of Wrather Farms in Columbia, Tennessee returns to break down three of the most visually stunning — and most misunderstood — color varieties in Americana chickens. ... more

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Recent Guests

Gina Wrather
Wrather Farms breeder; expert on Americana color genetics
Wrather Farms
Episode: Splash, Ermine & Modeled: Decoding Americana Color Genetics with Gina Wrather
HP Murray
Quail farmer and breeder from Gopher Ridge Farms
Gopher Ridge Farms
Episode: How HP Murray Built a Quail Operation: Imports, Brooder Houses, Automatic Waterers & Quail Math
Aaron Guidroz
Breeder specializing in Coturnix Quail
Guidroz Family Farm
Episode: Progressive Pied Quail, Genetics, and Black Friday Deals
Craig Hansen
Bantam Coturnix breeder and exhibitor, involved in poultry since 2010.
Episode: Talking Chicken and Champion Cochins with Craig Hansen
Tyrel Thurston
Master exhibitor and waterfowl breeder from Central Montana
Episode: Master Exhibitor Tyrel Thurston Talks Saxony Ducks, Waterfowl Breeding & Show Secrets
Gina from Wrather Farms
Chick breeder and expert on Americana and Easter Egger genetics
Wrather Farms
Episode: Ameraucana vs Easter Egger: Splash Color Genetics, Melanin, and Wing Banding Deep Dive – w/ Gina from Wrather Farms
Bronwen Brune
Owner of Queen B Farm and poultry breeder
Queen B Farm
Episode: From Backyard Chickens to Black Mottled Brahmas: Bronwen Brune w/Queen B Farm Poultry Journey
Dr. Teresa Morishita
Poultry veterinarian, Professor of Poultry Medicine and Food Safety
Western University of Health Sciences
Episode: Bird Flu & Backyard Flocks: What Every Poultry Nerd Needs to Know (with Dr. Teresa Morishita)
Alexandra Doss
Poultry farmer and author
Stellar Game Birds
Episode: From Quail to Emu: Exploring the World of Poultry with Alexandra Doss

Hosts

Jennifer Bryant
Host with BryantsRoost.com; frequent co-host focusing on backyard poultry and coturnix quail.
Carey Blackmon
Co-host with ShowProFarmSupply.com; guest-focused on poultry care, incubation, and quail farming.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • So informative

    Very easy to listen to, great explanations and real world examples given to expand education!

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    5
    BAYOUBELL3
    United States2 months ago
  • I’ve tried email

    I have tried sending an email several times snd it bounces.

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    3
    Farming Chef
    United States3 months ago
  • Love the show

    I have learned so much. Thanks you guys, Great info!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susantime
    United States3 months ago
  • I LOVE YOU !!!

    I have learned so much from you. I have been in search of new watering systems, feeders and new ways of doing my chicken duties. I listen every week!! I pass information onto other chicken tenders and suggest they listen too!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Waddell Farms
    United States6 months ago
  • I’m listening 24/7 since my old school self found podcasts about poultry

    Great information and I’m gonna keep listening and learning. Truly appreciate it and the knowledge I’m getting is amazing. Thanks again John-Woodside Loft🥚🐣🐥

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    5
    Woodside Loft
    United States2 years ago

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Silkies Aren’t “Just Cute”—Here’s What You’re Missing
Q: How do you identify a rooster from a Silkie pullet in presentations and photos?
Roosters tend to have longer streamer feathers on the head and back, more pronounced saddle feathers, and a crowing behavior, while pullets have softer crests and less developed streamers.
Silkies Aren’t “Just Cute”—Here’s What You’re Missing
Q: What is the average size of a Silkie egg and how does it compare to standard breeds?
Silkie eggs are typically 40-45 grams, larger than many pullet eggs but smaller than some large fowl eggs; they can be oblong with a pointed end, and extremely large ones are considered abnormal.
Splash, Ermine & Modeled: Decoding Americana Color Genetics with Gina Wrather
Q: Can you briefly explain how Splash Americana differs from Ermine Americana on a per-feather basis?
Splash is a blue-dilution pattern on a black base and shows a nuanced edge lacing on feathers, while Ermine presents as wholly black or wholly white feathers with strong dominance of white, driven by the dominant white locus and its interaction with other modifiers.
10 Things You Don't Wanna Mess Up With Your Chickens (But You Will) | Chicken Care for Beginners
Q: What should new keepers consider about their birds' purpose?
Decide early whether birds are for pets, pest control, show, or eggs, and tailor housing, care, and expectations accordingly.
10 Things You Don't Wanna Mess Up With Your Chickens (But You Will) | Chicken Care for Beginners
Q: How should you manage feeding as birds grow and begin laying?
Begin with starter, then grower, then layer when hens start laying; adjust during molting and winter by switching to an off-layer diet as needed.

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A practical, hands-on show focused on backyard poultry and coturnix quail, with a strong emphasis on flock management, incubation, hatch troubleshooting, and poultry health. Episodes balance step-by-step how-tos (brooding, housing, nutrition, biosecurity) with real-world stories from hosts and guests, plus tips for scaling from hobbyist to small business, including selling, shipping, and event-driven learning (Quail Mania, incubation masterclasses). A standout is the practical nerd-level assessment of breeding, genetics, and emerging tools like poultry management apps, all delivered with approachable humor that appeals to both beginners and seasoned keepers. The format often features practical demonstrations, sponsor segments from poultry s... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Gina Wrather
2. HP Murray
3. Aaron Guidroz
4. Craig Hansen
5. Tyrel Thurston
6. Gina from Wrather Farms
7. Bronwen Brune
8. Dr. Teresa Morishita

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