PK360 Audio
by Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, Carey Blackmon, and Sue Dobson
Raising Chicks? The First 14 Days Matter More Than You Think – Audio…
About this podcast
Welcome to PK360 Audio, and thank you for joining us.
If you've been with us for a while, you may remember our original Poultry Keepers Podcast. As PK360 has grown, we've learned something important. Simply sharing information isn't enough. We want to help poultry keepers not only learn more, but also become more confident in the decisions they make every day.
That's why we've created PK360 Audio.
Our mission remains the same—Helping Poultry Keepers Make Better Decisions. What has changed is how we hope to accomplish that mission. Rather than simply telling you what to do, we'll also provide practical tools that help you put what you're learning into practice. Whether it's our Observation Journal, educational Sheets, Decision Trees, or other companion resources, our goal is to help bridge the gap between learning and doing.
Most episodes will be adapted from our Field Guide videos and PK360 LIVE programs, making it easy to continue learning while driving, working around the farm, or taking care of everyday chores. You'll also hear occasional audio-exclusive conversations, interviews, and special programs created just for our podcast listeners.
You'll also be hearing from the entire PK360 team, including livestock nutritionist Jeff Mattocks, poultry educators Carey Blackmon and Sue Dobson, along with me, Rip Stalvey.
Learning doesn't end when an episode is over, so I invite you to join us in the Poultry Keepers 360 Facebook Group, where you'll find our companion tools, thoughtful discussions, and a community of poultry keepers who enjoy learning together.
If you have questions, suggestions, or ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear from you. You can reach me anytime at [email protected].
Thank you for joining us. I'm excited about this new chapter, and I hope you'll come along for the journey.
Because better observations lead to better decisions.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 166 episodes
- Raising Chicks? The First 14 Days Matter More Than You Think – Audio Edition · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 166Your chicks have feed, water, and heat—but are they getting the start they need? The small details in their first 14 days can affect the birds you raise months later. In this…
- Buying Spring Chicks? Answer This First – Audio Edition · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 165Buying spring chicks? Before you choose a breed or order another dozen, answer one question: What do you want your flock to do? Eggs for breakfast, meat for the freezer, birds to…
- Did You Choose the Right Breed—but the Wrong Birds? – Audio Edition · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 164Did you choose the right breed—but still end up with birds that don’t meet your needs? Two flocks can carry the same breed name and give their keepers very different results…
- What’s Missing From Your Chicken Feed? Vitamins, Minerals & Energy – Audio Edition · 58 min · Season 4 Episode 163The protein percentage may be the first number you notice on a bag of chicken feed—but it cannot tell you the whole nutritional story. In this Audio Edition, Rip Stalvey, Carey…
- What Makes a Better Egg? Flavor, Nutrition, and Quality Explained-Audio Edition · 60 min · Season 4 Episode 162Does a deep orange yolk mean a more nutritious egg? Why do some eggs taste richer or develop a fishy flavor? And what causes watery whites or thin shells? In this Audio Edition…
- How to Get Better Hatches From Your Incubator – Audio Edition · 1 h 15 min · Season 4 Episode 161Poor hatch rates are not always the incubator’s fault. Temperature, humidity, airflow, egg quality, breeder nutrition, storage, turning, and even the room where the incubator…
- Linebreeding Chickens: Build Consistency Without Losing Vigor – Audio Edition · 1 h 4 min · Season 4 Episode 160Linebreeding can reveal weaknesses already hiding in a flock—and that is exactly why careful breeders use it. This Audio Edition was adapted from a PK360 LIVE conversation…
- Winter Flock Reset: Fix What Isn’t Working - Audio Edition · 1 h 9 min · Season 4 Episode 159Winter gives poultry keepers something we rarely have during the busy season: an opportunity to slow down, look back, and decide what genuinely needs improvement. A winter flock…
- How to Prepare Your Chickens for Breeding Season · 1 h 5 min · Season 4 Episode 158Successful breeding begins long before the first eggs go into the incubator. In this episode, Carey Blackmon and poultry nutritionist Jeff Mattocks explain how to prepare a flock…
- Is Your Chicken Coop Ready For Winter? Don't Forget The Air! · 1 h 1 min · Season 4 Episode 157When cold weather arrives, many poultry keepers instinctively close their coops tightly to keep their chickens warm. Unfortunately, that can trap moisture, ammonia, and stale…
- What’s Really in Your Chicken Feed? Protein, Fat & Fiber Explained - Video Edition · 1 h 4 min · Season 4 Episode 156Protein percentage is only part of the story when it comes to feeding poultry well. What matters is how protein, amino acids, fats, fiber, and the other components of a diet work…
- Is Your Flock Ready for Winter? Weight & Body Condition Matter-Audio Edition · 1 h 2 min · Season 4 Episode 155A chicken can look big, fluffy, and healthy—but what do you really know about what's underneath all those feathers? In this episode of Poultry Keepers 360 LIVE, Rip Stalvey, Jeff…
- Start Chicks Strong-Audio Edition · 1 h 8 min · Season 4 Episode 154The first 14 days of a chick's life can shape far more than its early growth. Nutrition, brooder conditions, access to feed and water, lighting, temperature, grit, and…
- More Winter Light · 1 h 1 min · Season 4 Episode 153Winter often brings shorter days—and fewer eggs. But is adding artificial light really the answer? In this video, we'll separate fact from fiction and discuss what supplemental…
- Flock Talk · 1 h 3 min · Season 4 Episode 152This is audio from the July 16, 2026 PK360 LIVE Got questions about your flock? Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Flock Talk LIVE is our interactive livestream where…
- Learn To Read Your Flock During Winter · 59 min · Season 4 Episode 151Winter has a way of changing a flock. Some birds become more active. Others spend more time on the roost. Feed consumption changes. Water consumption changes. Social interactions…
- The Future of PK360-Big Changes, New Tools, and What’s Next · 1 h 0 min · Season 4 Episode 150The future of Poultry Keepers 360 starts now. Join Rip Stalvey, Sue Dobson, and Carey Blackmon in this special PK360 Audio, as they unveil the biggest improvements and…
- Selecting Dual Purpose Chickens: Hands-On Traits That Matter for Meat and Eggs (Part 2), Classic Replay · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 149Discover the art and science behind selecting and breeding true dual-purpose chickens in Part 2 of our series! Join us as we dive deep into evaluating carcass quality, balancing…
- Selecting Dual Purpose Chickens: Hands-On Traits That Matter for Meat and Eggs (Part 1), Classic Replay · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 148In this information-packed episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into how to evaluate and select true dual-purpose poultry breeds for both meat and egg production…
- How To Begin A Successful Journey With Poultry: Part 2 – A Classic Replay · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 147This is the conclusion of last week's episode. Calling all poultry enthusiasts! Are you ready to elevate your bird game? This episode unravels the science and art behind poultry…
