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Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Melissa
56 episodes
8 months ago
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!What happens when a lifelong dedication to animal nutrition meets the world of horse companions and dealer sales? Join us as we chat with Gretchen, a remarkable national customer business manager at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, who has dedicated 30 years to Land O'Lakes. Listen to Gretchen reveal her extensive role in managing sales and marketing events, and discover the fascinating investment Land O'Lakes has made in their research farm. F...
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Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!What happens when a lifelong dedication to animal nutrition meets the world of horse companions and dealer sales? Join us as we chat with Gretchen, a remarkable national customer business manager at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, who has dedicated 30 years to Land O'Lakes. Listen to Gretchen reveal her extensive role in managing sales and marketing events, and discover the fascinating investment Land O'Lakes has made in their research farm. F...
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Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
From Horses to Hens: A Journey in Animal Nutrition and Care with Gretchen Riley
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!What happens when a lifelong dedication to animal nutrition meets the world of horse companions and dealer sales? Join us as we chat with Gretchen, a remarkable national customer business manager at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, who has dedicated 30 years to Land O'Lakes. Listen to Gretchen reveal her extensive role in managing sales and marketing events, and discover the fascinating investment Land O'Lakes has made in their research farm. F...
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1 year ago
41 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Hatching Connections with Nikki of Purely Chickens!
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Nikki hatched her first chicken egg in 2006 and has been obsessed with chickens ever since! She has her masters in education and loves teaching others. She left a career teaching kindergarten to stay home with her kids and now teaches others about chicken keeping through her social media channels and her book, Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple. She also just released a children’s book about her rescue goose. You can find her on TikTok, Instagram, Fa...
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1 year ago
21 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
The Emotional Journey of Chicken Caregivers with Erica of Second Hen'd
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!This week's guest is Erica of Second Hen'd a 501 3c organization that rehomes "spent hens", ex battery laying hens. You can listen to Erica's more detailed episode here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1624426/episodes/12660584Today we are focusing on an new support group for chicken keepers. Erica started a new support group, "Birds Of A Feather" for those who are needing advice, emotional support, a safe place to discuss the lo...
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1 year ago
51 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Embracing Nature's Rhythm: Holi's Path to Sustainable Off-Grid Living
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Ever find yourself longing for a life less ordinary, where the buzz of technology is replaced by the hum of nature? Holli from Homesteadbunnie is here to share her incredible journey from a youngin in the forest to an emblem of off-grid living. With a history steeped in the wild and a heart filled with tales of love, loss, and livestock, Holi's narrative is a treasure trove for anyone dreaming of a sustainable lifestyle. Our conversation unravels ...
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1 year ago
50 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Raising Chickens As Companion Pets with Joelle of Chickenhappyhour
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!*We did have a slight audio problem this week. But it was still a fantastic episode!Have you ever felt outnumbered in your own backyard? That's the story of how Joelle's flock grew from a reasonable six to an uproarious eighteen, thanks to the all-too-real phenomenon of "chicken math." This episode takes you on a whimsical journey with Joelle from Chickenhappyhour, tracing her steps from a child with a menagerie of pets in Miami to the proud owner...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
From Backyard Hens to Heartfelt Connections with Kris of Chicken City Chickens
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Today's Guest is Kris of Chicken City Chickens.Meet Kris in her own words. " I have one adult son. Currently I’m the caretaker for two elderly parents. I work for Rover which gives me a flexible schedule and I get to work with animals, bonus. Everyone has always called my house the zoo. It all started with the typical dogs and cats, guinea pigs etc. lol. But I’ve been lucky enough to start a flock that has brought something to my life that I...
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1 year ago
46 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Marek's Disease and The Backyard Flock with Rai of Covid Cluckers
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!When Rai, a seasoned urban chicken keeper, opened up about the hushed illness plaguing her backyard flock, it struck a chord with my own trials in tending to my feathered friends. We both know the weight of silence around these issues all too well, and it's high time we brought it into the light. Our cozy conversation traverses from personal tales of loss, stemming from the heartbreaking Marek's disease, to the heartwarming introduction of Rai's l...
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1 year ago
55 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Clucking Along: A Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Journey of Compassion and Connection with Courtney from Rocker Chooks
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Courtney is the content creator for The Rocker Chooks on Instagram. She was born and raised in Northern Minnesota, and currently lives there with her boyfriend and small backyard flock of big character chickens. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Communications with a Minor in Animal Science from and a Masters in Education; Youth Development Leadership. Both degrees support her professional life and personal interests. Courtney is a pas...
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2 years ago
48 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Backyard Chickens and Community Outreach with Reec Swiney of Black Yard Chickenz
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!What if we told you that raising backyard chickens could change lives and bring communities together? Join us as we have a heartfelt discussion with Reec Sweeney from Blackyard Chickenz, whose incredible journey from city life to urban farming has not only transformed his own life, but also made a positive impact on countless others.Reec’s love for animals started with his grandparents, who instilled in him the importance of caring for creatures b...
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2 years ago
21 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
FDA's OTC Antibiotic Ban: Implications for Backyard Chicken Keepers
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Todays Episode Limited availability: Backyard chicken keepers might find it more challenging to obtain antibiotics without a prescription. This change would mean they would need to consult a veterinarian to obtain antibiotics for their chickens.Increased costs: Consulting a veterinarian and obtaining prescription antibiotics can be more expensive compared to purchasing OTC antibiotics. Backyard chicken keepers may need to allocate more of their bu...
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2 years ago
18 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
The Backyard Chicken Farm Report: Broody hens, Aggressive roosters, and Incubating geese
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Today's episode is a mash up of our "Heifer Farm Report!" We've had some fun things happen here and some very unpleasant, but necessary task. 1. We talk about moving Shelby, Jack, & Spud to their new goose pen. 2. All the broody hens one could ever need to repopulate the backyard. 3. Aggressive rooster and what we had to do to correct the issue. 4. Broody quail mama. 5. Clover and her water belly diagnosis and ...
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2 years ago
21 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Saving "Spent Hens" with Erica of Second-Hen'd
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Today's guest is Erica from Second-Hen'd. "Founded in early 2018, Second-Hen'd is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization that works to find loving, forever homes for ex-commercial egg-laying chickens – which we collectively refer to as "spent" hens. Our emphasis is helping those that come from caged systems, but in the future, our goal is to expand and work with ones from other backgrounds as well. Second-Hen’d only approves and works wi...
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2 years ago
1 hour 1 minute

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Things You Should Know Before Owning Backyard Chickens
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE GLITCH! No worries, we fixed it!Todays episode is all about the things I wish I would've known before adding backyard chickens! Support the show“Where education fuels compassion.”
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2 years ago
24 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Chicken Feed Conspiracy: Fact or Fiction with Marissa and Rai
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Language Warning & Some of the audio is fuzzy. I'll try to correct audio and upload another day. My favorite microphone died. So, today's episode suffered a little. But our guests come through loud and clear.Today's guest are Marissa of Kingscockerandthemothercluckers and Rai of Covid Cluckers.Join us as we discuss:1. The chicken feed craziness.2. How to think for oneself and weed through all the misinformation that's out the...
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2 years ago
1 hour

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Vent Gleet In Backyard Poultry
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Today's episode is part of our summer series. We focus on vent gleet in backyard chickens. http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/vent-gleetSupport the show“Where education fuels compassion.”
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3 years ago
19 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Fowl Pox in Backyard Chickens
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Today's episode is part of our "Summer Series on Keeping Your Backyard Flock Healthy and Happy in the Warmer Months." You can read our blog posts about each of our summer series here: Wilma's Summer Series Support the show“Where education fuels compassion.”
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3 years ago
13 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
40 Flystrike in Poultry: Keeping our Chickens safe during summer
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Flystrike is a nasty condition that can be fatal if left untreated. Learn the signs, treatment options, and how to keep the fly's to a minimum. Also mentioned:The Chicken Health Handbook Poultrydvm.com The Chicken ChickFollow Wilma The wonder Hen Support the show“Where education fuels compassion.”
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3 years ago
16 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
39 How To Keep Your Coop Clean with Mother Clucker's Mobile Chicken Wellness Spa
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Todays episode is all about cleaning chicken poop! Just kidding. But kind of not. We speak with Jodi of Mother Clucker’s Mobile Wellness Spa. Facebook: Mother Clucker’s Mobile Chicken Wellness Spa Jeff and Jodi StartedMother Clucker Mobile Chicken Wellness& Spa when they noticed that there wereso many different needsfor the ever growing backyard flockcommunity that just were not being met,they began developing and haven't lookedback! Giving ev...
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3 years ago
58 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
38 Heat Stress: How to protect your backyard chickens during the summer heat!
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!Today's episode we dive into heat stress and our backyard flock. Know the signs of heat stroke, what to do, and tips to help keep our chickens cool this summer.Book mentioned:Gail Damerow : The Chicken Health HandbookThis link is associated with my amazon affiliate account and we do make a small commission.Blogs:The Chicken Chick: https://the-chicken-chick.com/Covid Cluckers: https://covidcluckers.blogspot.com/2020/10/to-our-blog-we-are-covi...
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3 years ago
15 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Fatty Liver Syndrome: Common Cause of Death in Poultry
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!I lost Miss Sassy on Easter morning.1. Common illnesses in chickens. 2. Fatty Liver Syndrome is more common than one would think.3. Keeping a healthy dietary and exercise balance.4. Does genetics play a role?5. Experimental supplements for at risk groups. We also have an interview with our veterinarian coming soon on this subject. Thank you for supporting us! Follow us here: https://instagram.com/wilmathewonderhenArticle: Fatty Li...
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3 years ago
13 minutes

Wilma The Wonder Hen Podcast
Send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!What happens when a lifelong dedication to animal nutrition meets the world of horse companions and dealer sales? Join us as we chat with Gretchen, a remarkable national customer business manager at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, who has dedicated 30 years to Land O'Lakes. Listen to Gretchen reveal her extensive role in managing sales and marketing events, and discover the fascinating investment Land O'Lakes has made in their research farm. F...