Starting Your Own Poultry Flock: Expert Tips and Essential Considerations (Part 2)

Thinking about raising chickens? Join hosts Rip Stalvey and John Gunterman as they delve into the essentials of starting your own poultry flock. In this episode, they discuss setting clear goals, choosing the right breeds for egg production, meat, or dual-purpose, and understanding how your geographic location influences breed selection. Learn about the significance of feather types in various climates, the risks associated with heat stress, and the invaluable "rule of ten" for maintaining a healthy flock. Whether you're a novice or looking to expand your poultry knowledge, this episode offers practical advice to ensure your poultry-keeping venture is both enjoyable and successful. #PoultryKeeping #BackyardChickens #ChickenFarming #EggProduction #DualPurposeBreeds #PoultryBreedSelection #HeatStressPrevention #PoultryManagement #StartingAChickenFlock #Homesteading You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail.com Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/907679597724837 Poultry Keepers 360 - - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973 Check out the Poultry Kepers Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PoultryKeepersPodcast/featured