Coffee with the Chicken Ladies

Episode 284 Nankin Bantam / Feather Pluckers in Your Flock / Apple Rum Raisin Bundt Cake / Poultry Napkin Rings

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies

Show Notes

In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the oldest bantam chicken breeds still in existence - the Nankin! Our main topic is a discussion on feather pluckers in your flock: how to identify them, why they do it, and how to prevent it from happening. We also share our recipe for delicious Apple Rum Raisin Bundt Cake, and provide some retail therapy with poultry themed napkin rings. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens Grubbly Farms - click here for our af...

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