Summary: <br> GRIT Managing Editor, Kellsey Trimble, sat down with Patricia Foreman and Joe Putnam to discuss the best ways of preventing and treating common flock problems. From pests and predators to illnesses, dietary considerations, and the effectiveness of electric fences, listen as these three converse about the various issues they’ve experienced when raising poultry and how they keep their birds healthy.<br> Thank You <a href="http://www.premier1supplies.com">Premier 1 Supplies</a> for Sponsoring this Episode!<br> To speak with a Premier 1 fence consultant call 800-282-6631 or visit their website <a href="http://www.premier1supplies.com?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podbean&utm_campaign=commonproblems">premier1supplies.com</a> for expert advice. You may also see them at any of the <a href="http://www.motherearthnewsfair.com?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podbean&utm_campaign=commonproblems">MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs</a>. <br> Mention coupon code FENCEKIT25 for $25 off the <a href="https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/poultrynet-and-poultrynet-plus-12-48-3-kits-electric-netting?criteria=ds+poultry+net">DS PoultryNet Plus 12/48/3 Starter Kit</a> which includes a 100’ roll of Electric Poultry Netting, a .60 joule energizer, extra support posts, and a fence tester.<br> <br> Check the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:<br> <br> <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/common-poultry-terms-zbcz1604?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podbean&utm_campaign=commonproblems">Common Poultry Terms</a><br> <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/buildings/portable-chicken-coop-zm0z12amzmat?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podbean&utm_campaign=commonproblems">Build This Predator-Proof, Portable Chicken Coop for Your Backyard</a><br> <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/protecting-chickens-from-predators-zv0z1308zsie">Protecting Chickens From Predators (Video)</a><br> <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/how-to-naturally-treat-chicken-lice-zbcz1504?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podbean&utm_campaign=commonproblems">How to Naturally Treat Chicken Lice</a><br> <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/13-reasons-your-chickens-stopped-laying-eggs-zbcz1605">13 Reasons Your Chickens Stopped Laying Eggs and the Solutions</a><br> <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/introducing-new-birds-into-your-existing-flock-zbcz1512?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podbean&utm_campaign=commonproblems">Introducing New Birds Into Your Existing Flock</a><br> <br> <br> Books by Patricia Foreman:<br> <a href="https://www.motherearthnews.com/store/product/city-chicks?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podbean&utm_campaign=commonproblems">City Chicks</a><br> <a href="https://www.motherearthnews.com/store/product/chicken-tractor?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podbean&utm_campaign=commonproblems">Chicken Tractor</a><br> <a href="https://www.motherearthnews.com/store/product/day-range-poultry?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podbean&utm_campaign=commonproblems">Day Range Poultry</a><br> <br> To see more podcasts, visit our <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/podcast">MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends</a> page!<br>
