In Episode 2 of Purely Vetted, the live Instagram collaboration between Purely Chickens and The Poultry Doc, Nikki and Dr. Blayne give data-driven, science-backed answers to the most common questions they’re asked about what backyard chickens do and do not need for optimal health during harsh winters.
0:00 Intro
0:52 Should you heat your coop?
4:55 Humidity in the coop
10:13 Pine Shavings vs sand bedding
14:10 Should you add light to increase egg production?
18:33 Should you change feed during a molt?
24:00 The warm oatmeal myth
26:23 Feeding snacks before bed
29:50 Electrolytes
30:16 VetRX
33:44 Dust baths
34:41 Winter ventilation
35:34 Commercial bird seed
37:18 Frostbite
39:47 Black oil sunflower seeds and molting
40:38 How to connect with Nikki @purelychickens
40:58 How to connect with Dr. Blayne @ThePoultryDocPodcast