HOTCOCKERReal Talk… Real Knowledge
Straight conversation for heritage gamefowl breeders and poultry keepers. Breeding, bloodlines, health, nutrition and the knowledge passed down between generations — no fluff, no gatekeeping.
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The whole craft of keeping good birds
Practical talk from people who raise birds every day, plus listener questions and a closing note each episode.
Breeding & selection
Picking breeders, pairing for type and vigor, and culling with a plan.
Bloodlines & records
Line breeding, families, outcrosses and the records that make them work.
Health & biosecurity
Quarantine, vaccines, parasites and spotting trouble early.
Nutrition & feed
Protein through the molt, fermented feed, and rations for every stage.
Raising & housing
Brooding, growing out stags and pullets, and pens that keep birds sound.
History & heritage
The old breeders, the old books, and the lines worth preserving.
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Heritage gamefowl breeders, show and backyard poultry keepers, and anyone who wants to raise healthier, better-bred birds.
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