Feed Quality and Pecking Order with Jeff Mattocks

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond!Want to raise healthier, happier chickens? The Poultry Nerds Podcast is your go-to source for expert insights on poultry nutrition, feed quality, and flock dynamics! In this episode, we sit down with poultry nutrition expert Jeff Mattocks to discuss the critical role of high-quality feed in flock health, egg production, and growth. Plus, we break down the science behind the pecking order—why it matters, how to manage aggression, and tips for maintaining a balanced and stress-free flock. Whether you’re a backyard chicken keeper or a serious homesteader, this episode is packed with must-know information to optimize your flock’s well-being. Tune in and nerd out with us!  #ChickenNutrition #BackyardChickens #Homesteading #PoultryFeed Valley Hatchery is a proud sponsor of Poultry Nerds, find more at ValleyHatchery.com Support the showFeel Free to email us at - [email protected] us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerdsSign up for News at PoultryNerds.comEggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping!ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients.Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons!Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R FarmsPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you.  And if you have a subject request, email us. [email protected]