Synopsis
Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer®, brought to you by Kalmbach Feeds, is a nationally broadcast web radio show all about keeping backyard poultry, show poultry, and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week, the Chicken Whisperer®, Editor In Chief of, Chicken Whisperer Magazine, Author of, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide To Keeping Chickens, and National Spokesperson for the USDA-APHIS Biosecurity for Birds Program, welcomes experts in their field from around the country to share their knowledge about backyard poultry, show poultry, and living a self-sufficiant lifestyle. Regular guests include, poultry scientist and professor, Dr. Brigid McCrea, Ph.D., poultry veterinarian, Dr. Maurice Pitesky, DVM, MPVM, Dipl ACVPM, Peter Brown, aka The Chicken Doctor, Alexandra Douglas, aka The Quail Lady, Rip Stalvey, APA judge, and more! Other guests include, but are not limited to, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry, show poultry, and self-sufficient lifestyle industries. The Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer® web radio show has given away more chicken coops, and chicken related prizes than anyone else on the planet! Tune in to learn more about your backyard chickens from the experts!
Episodes
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
07/07/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 22. This week is Hatchery Week! Each day I will interview a different national hatchery. Today I will interview Ideal Poultry! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
06/07/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 21. This week is Hatchery Week! Each day I will interview a different national hatchery. Today I will interview Mt. Healthy Hatchery! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
03/07/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 20. Today, I will welcome Kelly Klober, Farmer, Author, and 4-H Club Leader. Kelly Klober was raised on a small, mixed-livestock farm in Middletown, Missouri, where he began a lifetime of experience with various livestock species. Klober notes that he has been kicked, bitten, and or stomped by every major livestock species, and he has been active in poultry and livestock breed preservation for many years. He has a State Farmer Degree from the Missouri FFA, and he and his wife, Phyllis, have been involved in 4-H Club leadership. Klober has written on agriculture, especially the small farm field, for 20 years. He has more than 35 years experience as breeder of purebred Duroc swine. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. G
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
02/07/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 19. Today, I will welcome Matt Lhamon, Vice President of the American Bantam Association. We will be talking about the history of the club and where he sees it going over the next few years. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
01/07/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 18. Today, I will welcome Tashai Lovington, Executive Producer of the newly released DVD, Mad City Chickens. Mad City Chickens is a feature-length documentary on people who keep backyard chickens in the city. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
30/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 17. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
29/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 16. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
26/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 15. Today, I will welcome Troy Griepentrog, Associate Editor for Mother Earth News Magazine. Troy will give us an update on the Community Chickens project that Mother Earth News Magazine and Grit Magazine started a few weeks ago. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinato
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
25/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 14. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
24/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 13. Today, I will welcome Dan Probst, owner of www.polishfarm.com. Dan will tell us how the city of Dallas, TX is using poor tactics to stop him from selling his chickens at a local retail store. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show particip
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
23/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 12. Please note that today's radio show will start one hour later at 1:00pm EST. I will be a special guest on Woman's Day Radio at 12:00pm EST right here on Blog Talk Radio. My radio show will follow at 1:00pm EST. Today, I will welcome Greg Haney, owner of www.CityCoops.net. Greg will tell us all about his chicken coop plans. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The sh
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
22/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 11. Today, I will officially launch the "Hatchery Special of the Day" segment. I will also have "Chickens in the News", and an update about the Kentucky chicken case. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
19/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 10. Today, I welcome Marguerite Inscoe with OrganicFeeds.biz. We will be talking all about organic chicken feed and where to find it. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
18/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 9. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
17/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 8. Today, I will welcome City of Henderson, Kentucky Code Administrator, John Stroud to tell us why the city is trying to evict 25 chickens from city resident Mabel Biccum. Mabel was a guest on the show last week. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges,
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
16/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 7. Today, I will have the first "Hatchery Special of the Day" segment fearuring Ideal Poultry. I will have another "Chicken Trivia Contest" segment, and a special caller has a special request for the Chicken Whisperer. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show ju
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
15/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 6. Today, I will be talking about future plans for the radio show. We will have our first "Chicken Trivia Contest" and have our "Chickens in the News" segment. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
12/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 5. Today, I will welcome Mr. Clucky and his owner Mark. The City of Miami is trying to evict Mr. Clucky and they are here to tell us their story. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
11/06/2009 Duration: 01h00sEpisode 4. Special one hour edition! I'm fuming mad about two particular backyard poultry cases and I'm ready to tell the world about it! You do not want to miss this show! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.
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Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer
10/06/2009 Duration: 30minEpisode 3. Today, I will welcome Chicken Coop USA. They will tell us all about their custom built chicken coops! Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Guests include certified avian veterinarians, feed representatives, product representatives, FFA members, 4-H members, poultry club members, and the who's who in the backyard poultry industry. Show segments include Today’s Special Guest, Chicken Trivia Contest, Chickens in the News, Chicken Happenings, FFA Across the USA, and Self Sufficient Lifestyle. The show also frequently goes live to poultry shows all across the nation, and interviews show coordinators, show judges, and show participants.