✨🐔 New Episode Drop! 🍹⚡ This week on Flocktail Hour, we’re diving into one of the most important—and misunderstood—topics in backyard chicken keeping: Marek’s disease.

We’re joined by the incredibly knowledgeable Chris Schoedel , an admin from the Mareks and Leukosis Virus Information and Support Group from Facebook, who breaks down what every flock owner needs to know… without the fearmongering. Expect real talk, practical tips, a few surprising revelations, and of course… a cocktail (or two).

Whether you’re a seasoned chicken keeper or just chicken-curious, this episode is PACKED with info you won’t want to miss. Grab your favorite drink and tune in—your flock will thank you. 🐓💛🍸

Drinks:

Hen: Dark and Stormy with alcohol Rum (spiced)

• Apple cider
• Ginger Beer (we used sparking Ginger soda with probiotics)
• Cut with sprite or ginger ale for taste

Pullet:

• Apple Cider (alcohol free)
• Ginger Beer
• Cut with sprite or ginger ale for taste

Snack: Fried Ravioli

🎧 Listen now on Flocktail Hour! Because learning is better with a Dark & Stormy. 😉

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In August, our host Rai witnessed something unforgettable and unacceptable. Three roosters were abandoned in a remote area of Missouri as a triple-digit heatwave loomed. No food. No water. No shelter. Just baby roosters left to fend for themselves.

What happened next was nothing short of extraordinary.

This episode tells the story of a miraculous rescue and the unexpected coming together of four strangers; people who had never met, lived across the country from one another, and were united by one urgent goal: saving lives. It’s a powerful reminder of how compassion can bridge distance, spark action, and turn outrage into hope.

🎧 Watch or listen to hear how it all unfolded and why speaking up matters.

Red Rooster Drink: cranberry juice, orange juice, seven up, vodka Non-alcoholic version: cranberry juice, orange juice, and seven up On a hot day freeze for a slushie

Snacks: Stuffed Portobello Mushroom, green onion, Boursin cheese, and cream cheese Stuff them, coat in a mixture of Panco and Parmesan cheese and bake

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🧬🐔 This week on Flocktail Hour, we’re cracking open the science behind your flock! We’re talking to the amazing folks at @ChickCheck.Us — the creators of DNA kits just for chickens! 🧪💡

Ever wonder if your “hen” is actually a rooster? Curious about breed backgrounds or egg-laying potential? ChickCheck’s got the answers — no lab coat required.

🍹Grab your favorite flocktail and join us for a cluckin’ good convo about poultry parentage, backyard science, and the future of feathered genetics.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app!

Drinks-Espresso Martini

Absolute Cocktails Espresso Mix

Veil Vanilla Vodka

Cold Foam

Snacks- Espresso Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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