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💩 Welcome to the Poultry Nerds Podcast — where no question is too weird and no topic too gross to cover… especially when it comes to poop!

In this explosively informative episode, we're joined by the legendary Jeff Maddox, poultry nutrition expert and feed formulator, to answer the #1 mystery in backyard poultry: "What the crap is wrong with my bird?"

Jeff breaks down:

• What normal vs. abnormal chicken manure looks like
• Signs of mycotoxins in poultry feed and droppings
• The truth about wet feed, fermentation, and feed spoilage
• How to recognize Clostridium, coccidiosis, and nutritional imbalances
• Why apple cider vinegar is not the enemy
• The power of Redmond Conditioner and natural mycotoxin binders
• Secrets to interpreting color, texture, and smell of poultry poop
• Why poop tells the story of your flock’s health

We also laugh through talk of pigs, turkeys, ducks, and why raising poultry is just like raising kids — only more rewarding.

📌 Whether you're a backyard poultry keeper, show bird enthusiast, or just curious about what your chicken’s poop is telling you — this is one you do not want to miss.

✅ Subscribe to Poultry Nerds Podcast for more poultry education, expert interviews, and hilarious deep dives into the science of birds, feed, health, and more.

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Join us for an exciting episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast as we dive deep into the highlights and behind-the-scenes secrets of the 2025 Pips n Chicks Virtual Poultry Show with special guest Breanna Patz. Discover insider tips on winning poultry competitions, understand judging criteria, and learn how to prepare your flock for virtual shows. Whether you’re an experienced breeder or new to poultry competitions, this episode is packed with expert advice, practical insights, and fun poultry show stories that will help you elevate your birds to champion status!

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In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we welcome a passionate and knowledgeable guest — Tyrel Thurston — for his first-ever podcast appearance! Based in Montana and soon relocating to Wisconsin, Tyrel is a Master Exhibitor with the APA and ABA, known for his dedication to quality waterfowl and poultry breeding.

We dive deep into:

• The Saxony duck breed — history, temperament, egg production, and show potential
• What makes Saxony ducks the quadruple threat: egg layers, meat birds, beautiful for exhibition, and pet-worthy personalities
• Tyrell's thoughts on line breeding, outcrossing, and how he’s increasing size and quality in his flock
• Incubation tips and hatch rates (including a 204/209 duckling hatch rate success!)
• His waterfowl breeding projects, including Black East Indies, Welsh Harlequins, and Gray Rowans
• How he balances full-time concrete work, poultry breeding, and national shows

Tyrell shares stories from the road, earning exhibitor awards, and practical advice on raising ducks successfully — whether you’re breeding for show, utility, or backyard pets.

💬 Interested in Saxony ducks or want to connect with Tyrell? Reach out to him on Facebook.

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Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R Farms

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