The Bougie Coop: Keeping Chickens in Smaller Spaces

Bonus Episode: Baby It's Cold Outside: Should Chickens Have Access to Heat?

It's that time of year again when everyone asks: "Do chickens need heat?"  
The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/
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For those who love to nerd out, here's some science:
https://modernpoultry.media/cold-temperatures-can-have-severe-consequences-for-poultry-health-and-welfare/?mp=1761680868201
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/12/1769
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/animal-science/articles/10.3389/fanim.2021.775311/full
https://extension.umn.edu/small-scale-poultry/caring-chickens-cold-weather
Sweeter Heater, made in the USA and the safest way to supply heat to your livestock: https://www.sweeterheater.com
For those who don’t want to spend as much (or who can’t) on a Sweeter Heater, Premier 1 has introduced a safety switch on their heat lamps.  It will cut the power if the lamp ends up at an unsafe angle.  I have not used it, but I do like the fact that it has this safety feature and I think this would make it a better option than other heat lamps. https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/prima-heat-lamp
 

Baby It’s (Almost) Cold Outside: Prepping for Winter Weather

The weather is cooling off and soon it’s going to be the dark days of winter. Now is the time to prep your coop and your girls, and make your winter keeping a little easier!
The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/
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Link to odor eating enzymes I use and recommend: Carefree Enzymes Poultry Odor Digester https://www.chewy.com/carefree-enzymes-poultry-coop-odor/
For those of us who want to nerd out on why wearing a respirator or mask is important when cleaning your coop, here ya go:
Bird Fancier’s Lung: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7724370/#:~:text=Acute%2520or%2520subacute%252
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_fancier%27s_lung
Histoplasmosis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoplasmosis
Aspergillosis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspergillosis
 
 

Feeding Your Flock: What Should You Feed?

The basics of feeding your flock!  
 
The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/
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Feeding Your Flock: Fermenting 101

Thinking about fermenting your chicken feed?  This episode is for you!  I explain what fermentation is, the common types we use, how easy it is to do it, and the benefits if gives your chickens.
For those of us who like to nerd out, here are some links to get into even more detail on gut biome and how it effects our companion animals:
Effects of heat stress on the gut health of poultry: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7323259/
Gut microbiome influences poultry welfare: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10177538/
Gut microbiome influences poultry welfare: http://modernpoultry.media/gut-microbiome-influences-poultry-welfare/?mp=1760312269386
Impact of probiotics on chicken gut microbiota, immunity, behavior, and productive performance—a systematic review: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/animal-science/articles/10.3389/fanim.2025.1562527/full
 
The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/
We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing.  https://www.landispodcastediting.com/  Thanks, Jared!
 

Breed Spotlight: Salmon Faverolles

Our first breed spotlight showcases the very bougie Salmon Faverolles!
 
The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/
We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing.  https://www.landispodcastediting.com/  Thanks, Jared!
 
 

Bonus Episode: Helping Your Girls Beat the Heat

It's hot out there!  Here are some tips to help your girls beat the heat.
 
 
The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/
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Chicken Keeping 101 - Substrate, Feeders, Waterers, Oh My!

We discuss options for substrate, feeders, and waterers for your girls. 
 
 
 
The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/
We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing.  https://www.landispodcastediting.com/  Thanks, Jared!

Chicken Keeping 101 - Coop & Run Considerations

We discuss housing your girls in the suburbs in smaller spaces and some issues that are more common in suburbia.
 
 
 
The Bougie Coop proudly feeds and is sponsored by Eden Feeds: Montana grown, non-GMO ingredients. https://www.edenfeeds.com/
We are edited and made to sound better by Landis Podcast Editing.  https://www.landispodcastediting.com/  Thanks, Jared!