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Radio Chicken
Hosted by radiochicken · EN
Matt DuBoise of Carolina Coops and chickenista Kristen host a LIVE streamed show about all things backyard chicken. Your burning questions answered live every Friday at 3pm EST about chickens, building your own coop, and integrating a flock into your lifestyle. Have questions?
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Video Chicken Live - Chick Picks 2026: Live Ordering + Exclusive Discount
Dec 1201:34:17Tap to summarizeLive from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. Get ready for a cluckin’ good time! Matt and Kristen kick things off with updates before diving into a live walkthrough of ordering baby chicks from Meyer Hatchery—calls and questions rolling in the whole way. We show a quick demo on crafting the perfect omelette (using eggs, not future flock members, promise). We sift through your funniest social media comments, take more live callers, and wrap it all up with a rapid-fire Q&A and an exclusive Meyer Hatchery discount code you can only snag by tuning in. Don’t miss it! Call us: 919-794-3989 Check out our website to shop coops and coop accessories and supplies! Follow us: YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook Pinterest
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Video Chicken Live: CALL IN TO ASK THE POULTRY VET YOUR QUESTIONS
Dec 902:15:06Tap to summarizeLive from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. We're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Rocio Crespo, head of NC State College of Veterinary Medicine's poultry mobile service, to answer all your winter chicken care questions (and anything else poultry-related you're curious about). Here's what makes this episode special: We're now taking YOUR calls live! That's right – you can talk directly with Matt, Kristen, Ingrid, AND Dr. Crespo. Just dial 336-LOVE-VCL during the show and get your questions answered in real time. Whether you're wondering about winter coop prep, flock health, or troubleshooting a tricky poultry problem, this is your chance to get expert advice live on air. Check out Dr. Crespo's Winter Flock Care Must-Haves:
Transcribe →Video Chicken Live: Flock Talk Call-In Edition
Nov 2601:33:51Tap to summarizeLive from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. This week we debuted a new call in show system. We discussed poultry bedding, chat bots, social media comments, reviews, and so much more. Join the chaos of our first (in a long time) call in show and call in with your questions for Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid. Call: 336-LOVE-VCL Check out our website here: Call or text us: 919-794-3989 Follow us: YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn
Transcribe →Video Chicken Live: Changing Course? The Important Conversation You Don't Want To Miss!
Nov 401:20:14Tap to summarizeLive from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. Not all chicken advice is created equal… and this week, we’re shaking things up. On Video Chicken Live, we’ll tackle a question that could change how you care for your flock, challenge the conventional wisdom you’ve always followed, and maybe even spark a little controversy —How many chickens can my coop hold? Check it out—because once the feathers fly, you won’t want to miss a minute. We also catch you up on things going on, Matt sticks to a schedule (surprise!) and we show off our new merch! You won't want to miss this jam-packed episode. Check out our merch! Call us: 919-794-3989 Check out our website to shop coops and coop accessories and supplies! Follow us: YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn
Transcribe →Video Chicken Live: The Social Edition-7.11.25
Jul 18, 202502:17:32Tap to summarizeComing to you live from Creedmoor, NC — it’s Video Chicken Live! Join Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid for your favorite weekly dose of chicken chat—where we cluck about everything from coop construction to feathered friends and everything in between. 🐣 This week, we're diving into the wild world of social media comments: the good, the bad, and the downright bizarre. We also are discussing new products. Got a question? We’ll be answering yours live—so don’t be shy! Tune in for real talk, real chickens, and a really good time. See you there! 🐓💬 Call us: 919-794-3989 Check out our website to shop coops and coop accessories and supplies! Follow us: YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook Pinterest
Transcribe →Video Chicken Live: You Got Questions, We Got Answers: 2.14.25
Feb 25, 202501:59:40Tap to summarizeLive from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. We are tackling your questions about chicken keeping and coop building. We also discuss some of the things we see on social media about keeping chickens that we don't necessarily think is the best advice. Matt talks about his feelings about Silkies and sand in the coop, roosters, and so much more. Please join us for this fun and informative show. Call us: 919-794-3989 Check out our website to shop coops! Shop our Flock Shop See out resources, blogs, & FAQs Follow us: YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook Pinterest
Transcribe →Show chat replay Video Chicken Live: New CoopWorx Products: 1.31.2025
Feb 6, 202501:32:16Tap to summarizeLive from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. This week we have Tom and Kate from CoopWorx who are debuting two new products for chicken keepers. They now have a wall mounted feeder and wall mounted water silo. Theses are just like CoopWorx's other products but they are made to mount to a wall in your coop. The feeder holds 35 lbs of feed and the waters holds 7 gallons of water. These are great options if you don't want to take up room in your run. Matt mounts them live on the frame of one of our Carolina Coops. If you use the discount code 'CarolinaCoops' you can get 5% off any CoopWorx product on their site. Plus we will answer your questions about all things chickens and coops. Join us for this fun and informative show. Show Links: CoopWorx USA New Wall Mount Feed Silo: New Wall Mount Water Silo: Call us: 919-794-3989 Check out our website to shop coops! Shop our Flock Shop See out resources, blogs, & FAQs Follow us: YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook Pinterest
Transcribe →Video Chicken Live: Meet HealthiStraw Founder Vince Braun
Dec 9, 202402:07:44Tap to summarizeLive from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. This week we are speaking with Healthistraw's Founder and CEO Vince Braun. We love Healthistraw's FarmStraw coarse and have been selling it for a couple of years. We love to use it in the run, but recently have been considering it as a viable alternative to hemp for the deep litter method. Vince explains what makes FarmStraw so healthy and beneficial as he speaks to obtaining the wheat straw and the processes it goes through to make it absorbent, dust free, insulating, lightweight, compostable, and keeps odors at bay. Plus we take your questions about FarmStraw and everything chicken live. Please join us for this fun and informative show. Show Links: Buy FarmStraw Here: Learn about all the products from Healthistraw: Kristen's Glazed Lemon Cookies Recipe: She added 1 tbsp melted butter to the glaze Support legal battle for Backyard Chickens are pets - 🐓 Go Fund Me: Call us: 919-794-3989 Check out our website to shop coops! Shop our Flock Shop See out resources, blogs, & FAQs Follow us: YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook Pinterest
Transcribe →Video Chicken Live: Hear about the Italy Coop! 11.22.2024
Nov 26, 202402:21:12Tap to summarizePlease be advised that this episode is extremely visual, so you may want to head over to our YouTube channel to see all the wonder that is Florence, Italy and this amazing chicken coop. Live from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. Matt's back from Florence, Italy after installing a beautiful Craftsman Coop and quail coop. Find out all about the coop, the installation, and the food in Italy of course. 😃 He narrates his trip and the build in an extensive slide show Also, we are out of hemp, (Matt explains why) and have the Farmstraw back in stock. We discuss the advantages of both. Ethan tests whether or now an water glassed egg is still edible after nearly 1000 days. Plus, we answer all your questions on chicken keeping and coop building. Please join us for this fun and informative show. Show Links: The hotel Torre Di Bellosguardo in Florence, Italy Support legal battle for Backyard Chickens are pets - 🐓 Go Fund Me Call us: 919-794-3989 Check out our website to shop coops! Shop our Flock Shop See out resources, blogs, & FAQs Follow us: YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook Pinterest
Transcribe →ideo Chicken Live: Winter Prep & Adding Chickens to Your Flock Tips: 10.18.2024
Oct 25, 202402:02:47Tap to summarizeLive from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. This week we are talking about chicken coop winter prep tips. How to prep for winter and what's best for your chickens. Also, tips on adding to your flock. Ingrid has tried different methods and this last one was less stressful and less work. She wanted to share what she learned. And we answer all your questions about chickens and coops. Matt's off to Italy for a month, so please join us for the last show for a while. Please join us for this fun and informative show. Call us: 919-794-3989 Check out our website to shop coops! Shop our Flock Shop See out resources, blogs, & FAQs Follow us: YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook Pinterest
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