From Poultry Nerd to Certified Judge: Keeping Chickens Safe & Healthy on the Farm

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we celebrate a big milestone—earning an American, Oriental, and Spanish Gamefowl Judging Certificate —and dive into essential farm wisdom every chicken keeper needs. From choosing the right judging regalia (coat, apron, or vest?) to keeping your flock safe from common hazards, we cover it all. Learn about chicken wire vs. hardware cloth , preventing injuries from pigs and cows, why heat lamps are dangerous , and how to protect your poultry from moldy feed, tangled strings, and poorly designed coops. We also discuss roost bar safety, ventilation myths, and the best way to prepare your chickens for a long, healthy life. Whether you’re raising backyard chickens, show birds, or gamefowl, this episode is packed with tips, laughs, and real-life farm stories that will help you avoid mistakes and keep your birds thriving. poultry podcast, chicken care, backyard chickens, gamefowl, American Poultry Association, poultry judging, chicken wire vs hardware cloth, chicken safety, poultry farming tips, flock management, farm life stories Join Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly) to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts. Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the show Feel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerds Sign up for News at PoultryNerds.com EggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients. Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons! Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R Farms Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com