Best Reec Swiney Podcasts (2025)

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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 53 Ft. Patrick The Principal Farmer 41:27

2d ago41:27

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This episode features a Principal by day and Farmer, by mid day! Principal Patrick Muhammed is not only motivating and educating youth in his administrative 9-5, but he is also unlocking a whole level of education with the curriculum at the agro-based learning academy that he heads. In addition, he and his family have splashed head first into the h…

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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 52 Ft. Dustin of Oak N Egg 37:41

3M ago37:41

37:41

By day, he's a scientist—by afternoon, he's a dedicated chicken tender! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Dustin and his wife, Lee, as they navigate the world of poultry raising, beekeeping, and egg farming. Known for sharing their wealth of knowledge on social media, this duo keeps their audience engaged with everything from…

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Ep. 51 Ft. Game Fowl Conservation 40:12

3M ago40:12

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Welcome to season 3 of Eggcellent Adventures! We kicked off this season by dispelling rumors about "game cocks", diving deep into the world of conservation, show chicken care, harsh winter preop techniques and advanced poultry nutrition. We did it all with an award winner, Jessica of Game Fowl Conservation.…

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Ep. 50 - REWIND - Ft. Dr. Patrick Biggs @PurinaFeedGreatness 42:55

5M ago42:55

42:55

Reec has a dynamic talk with Dr. Patrick Biggs, PH. D. a leading name in poultry nutrition. Dr. Biggs is currently the lead man at Purina when it comes to developing "the right stuff" for your backyard chickens of all stages in life. Reec & Dr. Biggs talk about everything from life stage expectations, proper types of nutrition, brooding practices, …

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Ep. 49 - REWIND - Ft. Lisa Steele @FreshEggsDaily 45:02

5M ago45:02

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a conversation with Lisa Steele, author of Fresh Eggs Daily, TV host of Welcome To My Farm On this episode of Eggcellent Adventures with Reec, we are joined with Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily. She has an enormous social media following that peaks into the millions. Her followers and fans are following her vast knowledge of chicken wellness suppli…

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Ep. 48 REWIND - Ft. Demond @wolflakefarm 40:16

5M ago40:16

40:16

On this episode of Eggcellent Adventures with Reec Swiney, we got an in depth look at Wolf Lake farms in Texas while conversing with Demond. He and his family own a huge ranch the houses chickens, cattle, donkeys, and even bees! They also grow variety of vegetables , flowers and plants on their land. Take a listen to the story of how they grew from…

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Ep. 47 REWIND - Taylor @ChakraChickens 25:10

5M ago25:10

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Reec satellites into Minnesota to talk with Taylor (@ChakraChickens) host of the Un-Cooped Podcast and homesteader / egg farmer. Taylor sheds light on his collection of breath taking chickens, peacocks, Guineafowl, goats, horses and even snakes! He and his wife share a variety of critters. Taylor is also very knowledgeable on hatching. We get some …

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Ep. 46 REWIND -Ft. Heath @CityChickAtl 32:24

5M ago32:24

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Heath, owner of City Chick. City chick was once a chicken coop & chicken rental company for urban residents with chicken dreams, that weren't 100% ready to commit to the backyard farmer lifestyle. Now his company has grown into a chicken nutrition and educational company with an amazing social media following. Reec and Heath share stories, knowledg…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 44 Winter Prep Minisode 12:59

6M ago12:59

12:59

We dive into winter prep for your backyard flock. Especially for those who are dealing with their first winter! Winter prep - Water very important - Heated dishes - Buckets - Heated hose Food - Ample feed - Switch from layer feed if they are all in molt - Corn will help heat bodies up MOST chickes are built for cold - Desiger breeds can get frost b…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 43 Shai The Urban Farmer 27:50

6M ago27:50

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This urban farmer hailing from Virginia has found peace and new beginnings through her journey into the world of farming. Shai shares her story of surviving abuse and how getting back to the basics has been healing and helpful for PTSD. She's gone from city girl, to a full fledged farmer who's entire family is getting in the dirt and may be making …

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 42 Whitney of Royal Roots Farm 35:44

6M ago35:44

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Whitney started to "grow a couple of things" in an attempt to start eating healthier...Fast forward few months, this Urban farmer has landed her family on some acreage, started a full fledge vegetable, herb garden, is raising rabbits, goats, chickens and has her sights set on transforming everyone she touches into self sufficient growers too!…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 41 Cats & Cluckers 32:40

8M ago32:40

32:40

What happens when you mix a house of cats, dozens of chickens and a super cool homesteading plant momma.... a very popular social media presence for one! Cats and Clucker's front woman, Sarah, joins Reec to talk about her journey into cat woman turned chicken tender. They chop it up about gardening and how a change in scenery led her to a life chan…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 40 Acre Come Back - Ishayar 23:57

8M ago23:57

23:57

Fueled by the memory of promises unfulfilled, this black family's decision to purchase over 40 acres of land is a deliberate effort to take back a portion of the freedom that was once pledged – 40 acres and a mule. Now he's sharing all of the knowledge he's acquired, from purchasing land for cheap, manufactured homes, water systems, gardening, farm…

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Eggcellent Bonus! Purina Poultry Nutrition Expert, Dr. Biggs, Helps us identify baby chick gender 5:23

8M ago5:23

5:23

Wondering if you’ve got a hen or a rooster? 🐔 Join Reec and Purina’s poultry eggspert Dr. Biggs as we crack 🐣 the code on chicken gender! 🥚🐓By Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 39 Brenda of This Home Sweet Homestead 46:17

9M ago46:17

46:17

Chickens, ducks, homeschooling and cook books! Check out the story behind this 1st generation homestead. The ups, downs and everything in between! Check out the conversation between these social media chicken buddies.By Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 38 Dr. Laura, Veterenarian & Creator of The Armor Glove 35:23

9M ago35:23

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Dr. Laura Catena is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, a Pet Age 2021 Women of Influence Award Recipient, and an Ambassador for Animal Health & Wellness. She is also the Founder & President of The Armor Hand Glove. A tool that has revolutionized safety for animal handlers, doctors and care takers! Check out how her horrifying experince tuned into an …

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From Horses to Hens: A Journey in Animal Nutrition and Care with Gretchen Riley 41:09

9M ago41:09

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! What happens when a lifelong dedication to animal nutrition meets the world of horse companions and dealer sales? Join us as we chat with Gretchen, a remarkable national customer business manager at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, who has dedicated 30 years to Land O'Lakes. Listen to Gretchen revea…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 37 Brooke and Willow Farms 43:18

9M ago43:18

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This 1st gen, hobby farm in Ontario Canada joins Eggcellent Adventures to share their incredible journey that includes hatchlings, pigs, and a little dog too! Their acreage is an amazing sight to see. We talk about predator proofing, raising pigs and how the homestead brought the family closer.By Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 36 Brandon Braam of British Columbia, Canada 33:26

9M ago33:26

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We invited Blackyard Chicken'z Super fan, Brandon Braam, to joins us all the way from B.C. Canada to talk about his journey into the world of backyard chickens! He gave us insight on how it is to raise chickens in Canada, the mental health benefits and how it's brought his family closer.By Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 35 Better Flock, Rethink what your chickens drink 50:28

9M ago50:28

50:28

Better Flock is changing the thoughts behind chicken hydration! Their product dou that they dub "Poultries Power Couple" is AN All-natural drinking water duo, each curated with premium specialty ingredients to support health challenges or egg production. Better Flock Founders, a sister duo, come from a family who is no stranger to poultry health. T…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 34 Amanda of Peony Puff Silkies 40:34

10M ago40:34

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Amanda of Peony Puff Silkies is a chicken breeder specializing in "Silkies". The breed stole her heart and now she has hundreds of birds in her award winning breeding program. Take a listen as she gives insight on breeding, genetics, shipping, marketing strategies and more! Her energy was as amazing as the interview itself. Here's another Eggcellen…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 33 Natural Born Tillers 53:42

10M ago53:42

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Natural Born Tillers is an Edible Landscaping Company in Atlanta, GA. The founder, Corey, shared is dynamic story of how he hiked from Maine to Georgia, worked on several farms and agricultural opportunities and is currently beautifying corporate spaces with edible gardens and educating along the way.…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 32 Second Hen'd 59:43

10M ago59:43

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Second Hen'd is Here to educate others about the benefits of adopting "spent" hens and promote compassion. Take a listen to Erica as she talks about her chicken rescue program, journery into the chicken world and evrything in between!By Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 31 Brandon Sanders of Sander's Wildlife 55:57

11M ago55:57

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This episode was WILD, literally! Branden Sanders of Sanders Wildlife came through and shared some of his Eggcellent Adventures as a certified wildlife rescue and rehab guru. Everything from endangered species of skunk that hitched a 12 hour ride in a tractor trailer, to a melanated coyote that went viral for breaking into homes just o make friends…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 30 Mink of CribStead, Cannabis + Chickens 53:01

11M ago53:01

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From an in house cannabis project to chickens, goats and a garden! Mink of @CribStead_ig is really shedding some light on growing in the desert, expanding knowledge through books and more. Check out this episode of Eggcellent Adventures as Reec and Mink talk about his move from renting to transitioning to a full blown homestead in Nevada!…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 29 Nikki of Purely Chickens 43:35

11M ago43:35

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Meet Nikki of Purely Chickens. This social media star, started her chicken journey in 2004 from a school hatching project. Since then her family has grown from owning a few chickens, to having a farm that also incudes goats, geese, an array of vegetation and of course, more chickens. Nikki has two books out, an amazing chicken coop product in conju…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 28 No More Pest In The Coop! 38:26

12M ago38:26

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The founder of Premo Guard, an all natural, poultry safe, pest repellent joined us for this adventure! He also brought along a super star in the chicken social media community. Sean (Premo Guard) & Tracey (Tracy’s Hen House) came on to talk about some pest solutions for your coop and more! We talk about getting rid of mites, lice, ticks, mosquitos,…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 27 Rai of Covid Cluckers 55:41

12M ago55:41

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Meet Rai of @CovidCluckers! She is an amazing content creator who is extremely popular on social media for her "poultry post". Yes the Covid Cluckers that has been mentioned in several episodes on Eggcellent Adventures by other guest. She is spreading valuable chicken care tips all while making compelling and entertaining content with her backyard …

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 26 Jen of Black Sheep Farmstead & Venue 45:37

1y ago45:37

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The blue grass state called and Eggcellent Adventures answered! Meet Jen of Black Sheep Farmstead and Event Venue in Kentucky. This former city girl has made her way to some acreage and over 150 animals! She and her partner are living out their dream in a self restored farm that doubles as an event venue space for weddings, pop up shops and farm cl…

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Hatching Connections with Nikki of Purely Chickens! 21:41

1y ago21:41

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Nikki hatched her first chicken egg in 2006 and has been obsessed with chickens ever since! She has her masters in education and loves teaching others. She left a career teaching kindergarten to stay home with her kids and now teaches others about chicken keeping through her social media channels and h…

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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 25 Went Down Under with Des of of Gold Coast, Queensland Australia 51:24

1y ago51:24

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This Eggcellent Adventure took us on an adventure Down Under! We spoke with Des of Gold Coast, Queensland Australia By way of South Africa. She gave us her backstory into the chicken life. Moving from the city to a 12 acre homestead that’s still a stones throw from the city. Des is a dedicated mom and wife who also works full time and cares for her…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 24 Spam Valley Croft, Scottland 32:16

1y ago32:16

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Yes, you saw right, we are in Scottland for this episode! Reec talks with Andi of Spam Valley Croft about her chicken adventures, drams of a big farm, converting an inheritance into a homestead (croft), and everything in between. They talk about mental health benefits and how her backyard poultry is helping with anxiety and even lawn maintenance.…

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The Emotional Journey of Chicken Caregivers with Erica of Second Hen'd 51:49

1y ago51:49

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! This week's guest is Erica of Second Hen'd a 501 3c organization that rehomes "spent hens", ex battery laying hens. You can listen to Erica's more detailed episode here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1624426/episodes/12660584 Today we are focusing on an new support group for chicken keepers. Erica started …

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 23 Mulberry Farms - Turkey Talk, 4H & Show Pigs 54:28

1y ago54:28

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Reec gets the chance to speak with Marryann Zimmerman of Mulberry Farms located in Wisconsin. She has a wide variety of farm animals including chickens, ducks, turkey, pigs and is preparing for goats. She has found a way to fund all of her kids show animals through the sale of berries that they grow on their 9 acre estate. In addition to being a wi…

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Don't Let Cute Ducks Fool You! 17:31

1y ago17:31

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This special LIVE episode is about Ducks! They are adorable as ducklings BUT many ducks end up being abandoned because the care is so much different than raising chickens. It can be fun, if you are prepared. Reec walks through his good, bad and messy experiences with raising ducks. Take a listen if you want ducks!…

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Embracing Nature's Rhythm: Holi's Path to Sustainable Off-Grid Living 50:41

1y ago50:41

50:41

Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Ever find yourself longing for a life less ordinary, where the buzz of technology is replaced by the hum of nature? Holli from Homesteadbunnie is here to share her incredible journey from a youngin in the forest to an emblem of off-grid living. With a history steeped in the wild and a heart filled with…

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Raising Chickens As Companion Pets with Joelle of Chickenhappyhour 58:14

1y ago58:14

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! *We did have a slight audio problem this week. But it was still a fantastic episode! Have you ever felt outnumbered in your own backyard? That's the story of how Joelle's flock grew from a reasonable six to an uproarious eighteen, thanks to the all-too-real phenomenon of "chicken math." This episode ta…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 21 SHISHANA ROURKE - EXOTIC RESCUE, WATER BUFFALO WHISPERER 50:47

1+ y ago50:47

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 21 SHISHANA ROURKE - EXOTIC RESCUE, WATER BUFFALO WHISPERER. Shishana has been making huge waves on social media with half a million followers on Facebook. People are intrigued with her exotic animal and horse rescue, especially with the "Bog Guy" Hank, the Water Buffalo! Horses, water buffalo, zebra, zonkey and more! This…

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From Backyard Hens to Heartfelt Connections with Kris of Chicken City Chickens 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! Today's Guest is Kris of Chicken City Chickens. Meet Kris in her own words. " I have one adult son. Currently I’m the caretaker for two elderly parents. I work for Rover which gives me a flexible schedule and I get to work with animals, bonus. Everyone has always called my house the zoo. It all started…

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EGGCELENT ADVENTURES FT TRACIE ADAMS - GOAT YOGA AND CUDDLE SESSIONS 52:21

1+ y ago52:21

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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 20 TRACIE ADAMS OF Carolina Goat Yoga and Cuddle Sessions. Tracie has a thriving business in the Carolina's that is all about health and wellness with the added bonus of goat interaction! This episode is all about goat care and many of the intricacies involved. Her story is amazing and she even had a new baby goat with her…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES - EP 19 LEE OF BAWK 31:45

1+ y ago31:45

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With almost a hundred thousand facebook fans and millions of views, BAWK is a fan favorite among the online chicken communities. During the peak of the pandemic Lee and his family decided to get chickens…Well, his wife built a coop and they have been creating a plethora of content that people absolutely love! Check out the full interview with Reec …

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Marek's Disease and The Backyard Flock with Rai of Covid Cluckers 55:16

1+ y ago55:16

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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you! When Rai, a seasoned urban chicken keeper, opened up about the hushed illness plaguing her backyard flock, it struck a chord with my own trials in tending to my feathered friends. We both know the weight of silence around these issues all too well, and it's high time we brought it into the light. Our c…

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EP. 18 MY PET CHICKEN - FOREST CLINTON 42:39

1+ y ago42:39

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EP. 18 MY PET CHICKEN - FOREST CLINTON MY PET CHICKEN IS ONE OF THE TOP U.S. HATCHERIES. They pride themselves on having exemplary costumer service and grade A products (no pun intended). From staple chicken breeds, to exotic water fowl, they have it all when it comes to pet poultry! With a recent shift in leadership, this house hold brand to the c…

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EGGELENT ADVENTURES EP. 17 - FT DANIELLE, CHICKEN DADDIES 28:25

1+ y ago28:25

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Danielle, Founder and Owner of Chicken Daddies Calendar has turned a spoof social media experiment into a full fledge business that has taken her around the globe! Listen to the story of the photographer / chicken mamma, who is traveling the globe to create a series of playful novelty calendars featuring men with their chickens! She also utilizes a…

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EP. 16 ASIA PRATLEY - YELLOW DOOR URBAN HOMESTAED 40:14

1+ y ago40:14

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Reec calls Asia Pretley of Yellow Door Urban Homestead, the Queen of Small Space Gardening! She is killing it in the virginai area! Asia has an amazing story of getting back to the basics and starting a garden with her daughter that sprouts a variety of plants from cabbage and spices to loofas! In addition to the garden she also has chickens and ev…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES FT. UPENDO ESTATES & BEES 48:57

1+ y ago48:57

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Meet the Upendos on this episode of Eggcellent Adventures. Not only have they created an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle, through their tree house Air BNB, they also give others the off grid experience. This family has made the switch from the 9 to 5 suburban life, and built a self sufficient homestead on some acreage they purchased duri…

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP.12 LOVELAND ACRES FARM WITH SCARLETT S. 23:15

1+ y ago23:15

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A life changing, debilitating illness pushed this former inner city teacher in Wisconsin has transitioned to owner and proprietor of a massive farm that houses chickens, ducks, gats, cattle and multiple crops! Hear the conversation between Eggcellent Adventure’s host, Reec Swiney, and Scarlett as they discuss her overcoming gastroparesis and battli…

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EGGCELLENT NUGGET - BALD CHICKENS ARE COMING, THE MOLT 7:05

1+ y ago7:05

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Patrick Biggs, PH. D. of the Purina Poultry Nutrition team gets into detail about the molt and what that looks like for chickens at different stages of their life cycle, why it's needed, nutritional changes and the importance of it for your birds body. hjvpMnKpmEUjfcBt7TqJBy Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney

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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP. 12 DR. PATRICK BIGGS, PURINA POULTRY NUTIRTION 44:10

1+ y ago44:10

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Reec has a dynamic talk with Dr. Patrick Biggs, PH. D. a leading name in poultry nutrition. Dr. Biggs is currently the lead man at Purina when it comes to developing "the right stuff" for your backyard chickens of all stages in life. Reec & Dr. Biggs talk about everything from life stage expectations, proper types of nutrition, brooding practices, …

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EGGCELLENT NUGGET - HEATING THE COOP IN THE WINTER 8:47

1+ y ago8:47

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Dr. Patrick Biggs (Purina poultry nutritionist) is sharing his thoughts on heat inside of chicken coops. We all want our chickens to be safe, warm and happy in the winter and so does the Doc. Check out what he thinks about artificial heat in the coop as the weather cools down. Listen NotesBy Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney

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