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

Jennifer Bryant and Carey Blackmon

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 certification. Each episode is packed with real-world advice, expert interviews, and practical tips for egg production,

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50:54

Splash, Ermine & Modeled: Decoding Americana Color...

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2026/04/23

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! 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. We dig into the genetics behind Splash, Ermine, and Modeled, explain why a recessive gene can hide for 20 years before showing up in your hatch, and talk about the breeder responsibility that comes with selling birds. If you've ever hatched a surpr...

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Not All Eggs Are Created Equal — Egg Selection for...

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2026/04/16

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Think you can just toss any egg in the incubator? Think again. In this episode of Poultry Nerds, we go nest box to incubator — sorting real eggs by weight, shape, shell quality, and cleanliness to show you exactly what to set and what to skip. We cover large fowl, quail, and celadon eggs, break down double yolkers, torpedo shapes, golf balls, and the perfect 67-gram specimen. Plus — a listener question about noisy rooster...

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54:07

10 Things You Don't Wanna Mess Up With Your Chickens...

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2026/04/09

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Whether you've already impulse-bought chicks at Tractor Supply or you're planning your first flock, this episode is your roadmap to avoiding the most common beginner chicken-keeping mistakes. We answer real listener questions from a first-time chicken owner — covering nesting boxes, safe treats for kids to give chickens, when to stop using a heat lamp, and whether water supplements are worth the money. Then we dive into o...

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46:40

Shipping Hatching Eggs, Buying Better Birds &...

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2026/04/02

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we get into the real-world side of shipping hatching eggs, buying from breeders, hatch rate expectations, incubation mistakes, poultry medications, NPIP misconceptions, and how to find quality hatching eggs. We talk through what actually matters when you’re buying hatching eggs or live birds, what questions to ask a breeder, how nutrition affects fertility and hatchability, wh...

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45:46

Pasture Poultry, Feed Freedom, Duckweed & Natural...

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2026/03/26

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we sit down with Blaze from Bad Baxter Farm in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to talk about raising poultry and livestock in a more natural, practical, and self-sustaining way. Blaze shares how her health journey led her deeper into nutrition, homesteading, growing her own food, and building a farm focused on stronger animals, better management, and less dependence on bagged feed and con...

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47:50

Bresse Chickens Explained | Breeding, Processing,...

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2026/03/19

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Today we’re talking all about Bresse chickens and why they’ve become one of our favorite breeds for a self-sustaining flock. In this episode, we cover: Why we prefer Bresse over Cornish in many situationsMeat quality, tenderness, and ideal processing ageHow to select breeder birds for width, body shape, and table qualityEgg size, egg selection, and incubation tipsHow to build a breeding program around your goalsThe differ...

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41:52

Frozen Quail Feeders Explained | Falconry, Reptiles,...

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2026/03/12

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! On this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we sit down with Brent from Zero G Quail Farm to talk all about frozen quail feeders, who buys them, how they are sized, packaged, processed, and shipped, and why they can be a valuable outlet for quail breeders. We also go down some fun rabbit holes, including the history of quail hatched in space, the strange legal gray areas around keeping quail, and the surprising demand ...

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39:57

Thinking About Raising Quail? What You MUST Know...

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2026/03/05

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Thinking about raising quail but not sure how to get started? In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we walk through the real decisions every beginner faces when starting with quail. Should you buy hatching eggs, chicks, or adult birds? What equipment do you really need? And what housing systems work best for backyard quail keepers? We also explain the true costs of starting a quail flock, the pros and cons of diff...

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46:20

The Incredible Edible Egg Hatching | Incubation...

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2026/02/27

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Is the egg just a shell with a chick inside? Not even close. In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we break down the real science behind egg incubation and hatching — and clear up some of the biggest myths spreading through backyard chicken groups. If you're incubating chicken eggs, quail eggs, duck eggs, or shipped hatching eggs this season, this episode will help you improve your hatch rate and produce stronger,...

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51:28

Quail Mania 2 Debrief + Rooster Health: Fertility,...

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2026/02/19

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Quail Mania 2 is officially in the books — and the turnout was huge. In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we debrief the event results, what improved from last year, and what’s already being planned for Quail Mania 3 (including a Kids Corner and the possibility of expanding to three days). Event highlights discussed: 15 speakers, 16 sponsors, and 1,363 participantsOver 4,800 live chat messagesAll-Access Pass avai...

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43:47

Backyard Chicken myths busted

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2026/02/12

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! This week on the podcast we talk about some questions we see asked in our new Facebook group, Incubation Masterclass about incubating and general chicken keeping. We answer general questions and correct some misinformation we have seen discussed. Get more confident with your chicken skills after this episode Join Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (...

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38:57

The Threes C's of Chicks: Better Hatches, Better...

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2026/02/06

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we break poultry husbandry down into something simple, practical, and proven: the rule of threes. Every bird goes through three critical stages of life — incubation, brooding, and grow-out — and in each stage, there are three things that matter most. Miss them, and problems follow. Get them right, and everything gets easier. We dive into: Egg selection for better hatches (size...

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49:52

From Hobby to Hustle: How to Scale Quail Sales +...

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2026/01/29

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode, we’re talking about how to scale from hobby quail-keeping to a real business—without getting burned by scammers, chargebacks, or platform fees. Carrie’s back from travel (and we’re recording during an ice storm), so we’re using that momentum to break down the practical business side of quail: how to start selling, how to get paid safely, where to sell online, and how to price correctly when fees stack up....

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How HP Murray Built a Quail Operation: Imports,...

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2026/01/22

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we sit down with HP Murray of Gopher Ridge Farms for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about raising quail, building efficient farm systems, and how quail math can turn a small hobby into a full-time operation. HP shares his journey from growing up on a farm, stepping away from agriculture, and then returning to it through quail after retirement. From early brooding mi...

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What are celadon quail eggs, and why are blue eggs...

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2026/01/15

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we break down the celadon gene, explain how true blue eggs are formed, and clear up common myths surrounding celadon quail breeding. From genetics and egg shell pigmentation to breeding mistakes and record-keeping challenges, this episode delivers real education without the fluff. We discuss: What the celadon gene actually doesWhy blue eggs are blue all the way throughThe diff...

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40:43

Poultry Pro App Explained: Using Data, Genetics &...

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2026/01/08

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we’re joined by Brie—agricultural engineering student, software developer, and creator of the Poultry Pro app—to explore how data, genetics, and technology are transforming modern poultry breeding. Brie shares how her background in agricultural engineering and livestock systems led her from managing endless spreadsheets to building Poultry Pro, a powerful yet easy-to-use platf...

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Quail Mania 2 Is Here! | 2025 Recap, 2026 Preview &...

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2026/01/01

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Happy New Year and welcome to Year 3 of the Poultry Nerds Podcast! 🎉 We just crossed 50,000 downloads, and in this episode we’re celebrating by looking back at 2025, looking ahead to 2026, and breaking down why quail are becoming one of the smartest poultry choices today. We officially announce Quail Mania 2, a free, two-day online quail education event packed with expert speakers, real-world knowledge, giveaways, and

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Merry Christmas from the Poultry Nerds | Gratitude,...

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2025/12/25

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Merry Christmas from the hosts of the Poultry Nerds Podcast! In this special Christmas Day episode, Carrie and Jennifer take a moment to say thank you to the incredible listeners around the world who have supported the show over the past two years. What started as a simple weekly conversation about chickens, quail, turkeys, and poultry life has grown into a global community with over 50,000 downloads, educational courses...

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38:31

What Happens To The Rest of The Bird?

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2025/12/18

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! What really happens to the rest of the bird after processing? In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, Carey and Jennifer dive deep into nose-to-tail poultry utilization—breaking down how quail, chickens, turkeys, and even manure can be used with little to no waste. From feeding pigs and dogs, making dehydrated pet treats, bone broth, schmaltz, bone meal, compost, garden fertilizer, and even crafts and jewelry—this e...

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44:53

From backyard breeder to full time business, move...

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2025/12/11

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Christian from QuailOS joins Jennifer this week in a discussion about tracking chicken and quail expenses. In the next episode of our Business Episodes, Christian has been making quail a profession for 5 years! Now he is here to share his latest product that can help you move from backyard chicken keeper to business. From counting hatching eggs to printing shipping labels, this ap does it all. Find...

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