Eggcellent Adventures with Reec Swiney
by Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney
EGGCELLENT ADVENTURESwith Reec SwineyEGGcellent Adventures is a podcast designed to introduce children and adults of all ages to the highs and lows of raising backyard chickens!Listen as your host, radio sensation Reec Swiney turns his pandemic hobby of raising chickens into a full-fledged career. Join him as he interviews fellow farmers and connected brands, discussing how to grow plants and vegetables, raise chickens and livestock, ways to run a successful ranch, and much more.Created to inspire you to find your passion, you can count on each episode to be informative, exciting, and educational.
Episodes
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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 58: From School Project to Chicken Wellness Brand, The Buff Clucks Story
In Episode 57 of Eggcellent Adventures, Reec Swiney sits down with Celia, founder of Buff Clucks, a chicken nutrition and wellness company focused on helping backyard flocks thrive through a holistic approach. Celia shares the incredible origin story behind Buff Clucks, which began as a school...
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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 57 Ft. @BigDaddyBiscuit The Woman Behind Big Daddy Dog Treats Shares Her Recipe for Success
Ep. 57 Ft. @BigDaddyBiscuit The Woman Behind Big Daddy Dog Treats Shares Her Recipe for Success! In Episode 58 of Eggcellent Adventures, Reec Swiney sits down with the owner and founder of Big Daddy Dog Co., affectionately known by her followers, friends, and customers as Big Mama. This special...
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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 56 Ft. @Hey_Turkeys: From Teacher to Turkey Farmer, How One Viral Dad Joke Changed Eric’s Business
Turkey Farming, Dad Jokes, and Big Dreams with @Hey_Turkeys In Episode 56 of Eggcellent Adventures, Reec Swiney sits down with Eric, better known online as @Hey_Turkeys, to talk about his journey from being a teacher to building a thriving poultry farming brand. Eric shares how he transitioned…
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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 55 Ft. @AndreTheFarmer
The Dentist Who Grows More Than Smiles, Andre The Farmer Joins Eggcellent Adventures: In this episode of Eggcellent Adventures, Reec Swiney sits down with Andre The Farmer, the viral gardening creator known for making agriculture, growing food, and backyard gardening feel fun, approachable, and...
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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 54 Ft. Matt @GreenhornGrove
Matthew and Reec link up in Atlanta for a concert—but what starts as a casual meetup turns into an epic podcast episode. The two dive into how they first connected online, became farm buddies, and share what it's really like transitioning from city life to the homestead grind. Matt, now a social...
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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 53 Ft. Patrick The Principal Farmer
This episode features a Principal by day and Farmer, by mid day! Principal Patrick Muhammed is not only motivating and educating youth in his administrative 9-5, but he is also unlocking a whole level of education with the curriculum at the agro-based learning academy that he heads. In addition…
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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 52 Ft. Dustin of Oak N Egg
By day, he's a scientist—by afternoon, he's a dedicated chicken tender! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Dustin and his wife, Lee, as they navigate the world of poultry raising, beekeeping, and egg farming. Known for sharing their wealth of knowledge on social media, this...
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Ep. 51 Ft. Game Fowl Conservation
Welcome to season 3 of Eggcellent Adventures! We kicked off this season by dispelling rumors about "game cocks", diving deep into the world of conservation, show chicken care, harsh winter preop techniques and advanced poultry nutrition. We did it all with an award winner, Jessica of Game Fowl...
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Ep. 50 - REWIND - Ft. Dr. Patrick Biggs @PurinaFeedGreatness
Reec has a dynamic talk with Dr. Patrick Biggs, PH. D. a leading name in poultry nutrition. Dr. Biggs is currently the lead man at Purina when it comes to developing "the right stuff" for your backyard chickens of all stages in life. Reec & Dr. Biggs talk about everything from life stage...
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Ep. 49 - REWIND - Ft. Lisa Steele @FreshEggsDaily
a conversation with Lisa Steele, author of Fresh Eggs Daily, TV host of Welcome To My Farm On this episode of Eggcellent Adventures with Reec, we are joined with Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily. She has an enormous social media following that peaks into the millions. Her followers and fans are...
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Ep. 48 REWIND - Ft. Demond @wolflakefarm
On this episode of Eggcellent Adventures with Reec Swiney, we got an in depth look at Wolf Lake farms in Texas while conversing with Demond. He and his family own a huge ranch the houses chickens, cattle, donkeys, and even bees! They also grow variety of vegetables , flowers and plants on their...
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Ep. 47 REWIND - Taylor @ChakraChickens
Reec satellites into Minnesota to talk with Taylor (@ChakraChickens) host of the Un-Cooped Podcast and homesteader / egg farmer. Taylor sheds light on his collection of breath taking chickens, peacocks, Guineafowl, goats, horses and even snakes! He and his wife share a variety of critters. Taylor...
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Ep. 46 REWIND -Ft. Heath @CityChickAtl
Heath, owner of City Chick. City chick was once a chicken coop & chicken rental company for urban residents with chicken dreams, that weren't 100% ready to commit to the backyard farmer lifestyle. Now his company has grown into a chicken nutrition and educational company with an amazing social...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 44 Winter Prep Minisode
We dive into winter prep for your backyard flock. Especially for those who are dealing with their first winter! Winter prep - Water very important - Heated dishes - Buckets - Heated hose Food - Ample feed - Switch from layer feed if they are all in molt - Corn will help heat bodies up MOST…
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 43 Shai The Urban Farmer
This urban farmer hailing from Virginia has found peace and new beginnings through her journey into the world of farming. Shai shares her story of surviving abuse and how getting back to the basics has been healing and helpful for PTSD. She's gone from city girl, to a full fledged farmer who's...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 42 Whitney of Royal Roots Farm
Whitney started to "grow a couple of things" in an attempt to start eating healthier...Fast forward few months, this Urban farmer has landed her family on some acreage, started a full fledge vegetable, herb garden, is raising rabbits, goats, chickens and has her sights set on transforming…
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 41 Cats & Cluckers
What happens when you mix a house of cats, dozens of chickens and a super cool homesteading plant momma.... a very popular social media presence for one! Cats and Clucker's front woman, Sarah, joins Reec to talk about her journey into cat woman turned chicken tender. They chop it up about…
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 40 Acre Come Back - Ishayar
Fueled by the memory of promises unfulfilled, this black family's decision to purchase over 40 acres of land is a deliberate effort to take back a portion of the freedom that was once pledged – 40 acres and a mule. Now he's sharing all of the knowledge he's acquired, from purchasing land for…
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Eggcellent Bonus! Purina Poultry Nutrition Expert, Dr. Biggs, Helps us identify baby chick gender
Wondering if you’ve got a hen or a rooster? 🐔 Join Reec and Purina’s poultry eggspert Dr. Biggs as we crack 🐣 the code on chicken gender! 🥚🐓
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 39 Brenda of This Home Sweet Homestead
Chickens, ducks, homeschooling and cook books! Check out the story behind this 1st generation homestead. The ups, downs and everything in between! Check out the conversation between these social media chicken buddies.
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 38 Dr. Laura, Veterenarian & Creator of The Armor Glove
Dr. Laura Catena is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, a Pet Age 2021 Women of Influence Award Recipient, and an Ambassador for Animal Health & Wellness. She is also the Founder & President of The Armor Hand Glove. A tool that has revolutionized safety for animal handlers, doctors and care takers!...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 37 Brooke and Willow Farms
This 1st gen, hobby farm in Ontario Canada joins Eggcellent Adventures to share their incredible journey that includes hatchlings, pigs, and a little dog too! Their acreage is an amazing sight to see. We talk about predator proofing, raising pigs and how the homestead brought the family closer.
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 36 Brandon Braam of British Columbia, Canada
We invited Blackyard Chicken'z Super fan, Brandon Braam, to joins us all the way from B.C. Canada to talk about his journey into the world of backyard chickens! He gave us insight on how it is to raise chickens in Canada, the mental health benefits and how it's brought his family closer.
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 35 Better Flock, Rethink what your chickens drink
Better Flock is changing the thoughts behind chicken hydration! Their product dou that they dub "Poultries Power Couple" is AN All-natural drinking water duo, each curated with premium specialty ingredients to support health challenges or egg production. Better Flock Founders, a sister duo, come...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 34 Amanda of Peony Puff Silkies
Amanda of Peony Puff Silkies is a chicken breeder specializing in "Silkies". The breed stole her heart and now she has hundreds of birds in her award winning breeding program. Take a listen as she gives insight on breeding, genetics, shipping, marketing strategies and more! Her energy was as...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 33 Natural Born Tillers
Natural Born Tillers is an Edible Landscaping Company in Atlanta, GA. The founder, Corey, shared is dynamic story of how he hiked from Maine to Georgia, worked on several farms and agricultural opportunities and is currently beautifying corporate spaces with edible gardens and educating along the...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 32 Second Hen'd
Second Hen'd is Here to educate others about the benefits of adopting "spent" hens and promote compassion. Take a listen to Erica as she talks about her chicken rescue program, journery into the chicken world and evrything in between!
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 31 Brandon Sanders of Sander's Wildlife
This episode was WILD, literally! Branden Sanders of Sanders Wildlife came through and shared some of his Eggcellent Adventures as a certified wildlife rescue and rehab guru. Everything from endangered species of skunk that hitched a 12 hour ride in a tractor trailer, to a melanated coyote that...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 30 Mink of CribStead, Cannabis + Chickens
From an in house cannabis project to chickens, goats and a garden! Mink of @CribStead_ig is really shedding some light on growing in the desert, expanding knowledge through books and more. Check out this episode of Eggcellent Adventures as Reec and Mink talk about his move from renting to...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 29 Nikki of Purely Chickens
Meet Nikki of Purely Chickens. This social media star, started her chicken journey in 2004 from a school hatching project. Since then her family has grown from owning a few chickens, to having a farm that also incudes goats, geese, an array of vegetation and of course, more chickens. Nikki has…
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 28 No More Pest In The Coop!
The founder of Premo Guard, an all natural, poultry safe, pest repellent joined us for this adventure! He also brought along a super star in the chicken social media community. Sean (Premo Guard) & Tracey (Tracy’s Hen House) came on to talk about some pest solutions for your coop and more! We…
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 27 Rai of Covid Cluckers
Meet Rai of @CovidCluckers! She is an amazing content creator who is extremely popular on social media for her "poultry post". Yes the Covid Cluckers that has been mentioned in several episodes on Eggcellent Adventures by other guest. She is spreading valuable chicken care tips all while making...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 26 Jen of Black Sheep Farmstead & Venue
The blue grass state called and Eggcellent Adventures answered! Meet Jen of Black Sheep Farmstead and Event Venue in Kentucky. This former city girl has made her way to some acreage and over 150 animals! She and her partner are living out their dream in a self restored farm that doubles as an…
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Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 25 Went Down Under with Des of of Gold Coast, Queensland Australia
This Eggcellent Adventure took us on an adventure Down Under! We spoke with Des of Gold Coast, Queensland Australia By way of South Africa. She gave us her backstory into the chicken life. Moving from the city to a 12 acre homestead that’s still a stones throw from the city. Des is a dedicated…
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 24 Spam Valley Croft, Scottland
Yes, you saw right, we are in Scottland for this episode! Reec talks with Andi of Spam Valley Croft about her chicken adventures, drams of a big farm, converting an inheritance into a homestead (croft), and everything in between. They talk about mental health benefits and how her backyard poultry...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 23 Mulberry Farms - Turkey Talk, 4H & Show Pigs
Reec gets the chance to speak with Marryann Zimmerman of Mulberry Farms located in Wisconsin. She has a wide variety of farm animals including chickens, ducks, turkey, pigs and is preparing for goats. She has found a way to fund all of her kids show animals through the sale of berries that they...
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Don't Let Cute Ducks Fool You!
This special LIVE episode is about Ducks! They are adorable as ducklings BUT many ducks end up being abandoned because the care is so much different than raising chickens. It can be fun, if you are prepared. Reec walks through his good, bad and messy experiences with raising ducks. Take a listen…
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 21 SHISHANA ROURKE - EXOTIC RESCUE, WATER BUFFALO WHISPERER
EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 21 SHISHANA ROURKE - EXOTIC RESCUE, WATER BUFFALO WHISPERER. Shishana has been making huge waves on social media with half a million followers on Facebook. People are intrigued with her exotic animal and horse rescue, especially with the "Bog Guy" Hank, the Water…
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EGGCELENT ADVENTURES FT TRACIE ADAMS - GOAT YOGA AND CUDDLE SESSIONS
Eggcellent Adventures Ep. 20 TRACIE ADAMS OF Carolina Goat Yoga and Cuddle Sessions. Tracie has a thriving business in the Carolina's that is all about health and wellness with the added bonus of goat interaction! This episode is all about goat care and many of the intricacies involved. Her story...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES - EP 19 LEE OF BAWK
With almost a hundred thousand facebook fans and millions of views, BAWK is a fan favorite among the online chicken communities. During the peak of the pandemic Lee and his family decided to get chickens…Well, his wife built a coop and they have been creating a plethora of content that people...
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EP. 18 MY PET CHICKEN - FOREST CLINTON
EP. 18 MY PET CHICKEN - FOREST CLINTON MY PET CHICKEN IS ONE OF THE TOP U.S. HATCHERIES. They pride themselves on having exemplary costumer service and grade A products (no pun intended). From staple chicken breeds, to exotic water fowl, they have it all when it comes to pet poultry! With a…
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EGGELENT ADVENTURES EP. 17 - FT DANIELLE, CHICKEN DADDIES
Danielle, Founder and Owner of Chicken Daddies Calendar has turned a spoof social media experiment into a full fledge business that has taken her around the globe! Listen to the story of the photographer / chicken mamma, who is traveling the globe to create a series of playful novelty calendars...
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EP. 16 ASIA PRATLEY - YELLOW DOOR URBAN HOMESTAED
Reec calls Asia Pretley of Yellow Door Urban Homestead, the Queen of Small Space Gardening! She is killing it in the virginai area! Asia has an amazing story of getting back to the basics and starting a garden with her daughter that sprouts a variety of plants from cabbage and spices to loofas!…
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES FT. UPENDO ESTATES & BEES
Meet the Upendos on this episode of Eggcellent Adventures. Not only have they created an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle, through their tree house Air BNB, they also give others the off grid experience. This family has made the switch from the 9 to 5 suburban life, and built a self...
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP.12 LOVELAND ACRES FARM WITH SCARLETT S.
A life changing, debilitating illness pushed this former inner city teacher in Wisconsin has transitioned to owner and proprietor of a massive farm that houses chickens, ducks, gats, cattle and multiple crops! Hear the conversation between Eggcellent Adventure’s host, Reec Swiney, and Scarlett as...
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EGGCELLENT NUGGET - BALD CHICKENS ARE COMING, THE MOLT
Patrick Biggs, PH. D. of the Purina Poultry Nutrition team gets into detail about the molt and what that looks like for chickens at different stages of their life cycle, why it's needed, nutritional changes and the importance of it for your birds body. hjvpMnKpmEUjfcBt7TqJ
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP. 12 DR. PATRICK BIGGS, PURINA POULTRY NUTIRTION
Reec has a dynamic talk with Dr. Patrick Biggs, PH. D. a leading name in poultry nutrition. Dr. Biggs is currently the lead man at Purina when it comes to developing "the right stuff" for your backyard chickens of all stages in life. Reec & Dr. Biggs talk about everything from life stage...
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EGGCELLENT NUGGET - HEATING THE COOP IN THE WINTER
Dr. Patrick Biggs (Purina poultry nutritionist) is sharing his thoughts on heat inside of chicken coops. We all want our chickens to be safe, warm and happy in the winter and so does the Doc. Check out what he thinks about artificial heat in the coop as the weather cools down. Listen Notes
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EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES EP. 10 NIYA BROWN MATHEWS, TWIN OAKS FARM
Niya Brown Mathews, Twin Oaks Farms, joins Reec and shares her journey of moving from the city to a homestead that now houses three coops, four large gardens and more. Niya, a life coach, entrepreneur, NFL wife & mom, is inspiring hundreds of thousands of people with her social media post "Live...
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AN EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES NUGGET - TO GRIT OR NOT TO GRIT
Here's a mini episode or EGGCELLENT NUGGET! Dr. Patrick Biggs, PH.D. (Purina Poultry Nutrition) answers Reec's question about Grit. Is grit (tiny bits of gravel) necessary in a chickens diet??? Some say that because a chicken lacks teeth, they need to swallow grit in order to break down food in…
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About this show
EGGCELLENT ADVENTURESwith Reec SwineyEGGcellent Adventures is a podcast designed to introduce children and adults of all ages to the highs and lows of raising backyard chickens!Listen as your host, radio sensation Reec Swiney turns his pandemic hobby of raising chickens into a full-fledged career. Join him as he interviews fellow farmers and connected brands, discussing how to grow plants and vegetables, raise chickens and livestock, ways to run a successful ranch, and much more.Created to inspire you to find your passion, you can count on each episode to be informative, exciting, and educational.
Hosted by
Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney