Quail Mania 2 Debrief + Rooster Health: Fertility, Layer Feed Myths, Molt & Aggression

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Quail Mania 2 is officially in the books — and the turnout was huge. In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we debrief the event results, what improved from last year, and what’s already being planned for Quail Mania 3 (including a Kids Corner and the possibility of expanding to three days).

Event highlights discussed:

• 15 speakers, 16 sponsors, and 1,363 participants
• Over 4,800 live chat messages
• All-Access Pass availability through May 31 (so you can learn through breeding season)

Then we shift into a topic that directly impacts hatch rates and breeder success: rooster (cock bird) health and fertility.

You’ll learn:

• Layer feed vs all-flock feed: what’s best during breeding season
• The truth about calcium and roosters (and why it’s usually a long-term management issue)
• How fat roosters reduce fertility and performance
• Molt management and why weight cycling matters
• Foot health, roost height, and preventing injuries
• Spur management and protecting hens
• Easy ways to check fertility before setting a full batch
• Why aggression shouldn’t be tolerated in a breeding program

If you’re trying to improve fertility, hatchability, and chick quality — this is a must-listen.

Sponsors mentioned: Valley Hatchery (coupon code: QuailMania), Hatching Time, ParcelPath

Join Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly)  to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days

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