103: Catching Up on Corona Virus from a Pastured Poultry Perspective

I've shared some Covid 19 corona virus updates via the APPPA channels in recent weeks, so I thought it was time to circle back to the podcast with an update. I cover a lot of ground, including how the Badger family is affected, how the pastured community is responding, supply concerns, and a few featured news items.

In the face of any trial, crisis, and disruption to the norm, the defining moments for each of us come based on how we recover and how act during the crisis. Many leaders, such as Greg Gunthorp, think we have an opportunity to shape the future based on a resilient local food production model. I agree, and that's where we should be placing an increasing amount of energy.

Topics in this episode

• Badger Family Update
• Ready-to-Lay Pullet Demand Explodes
• Broiler demand is high
• Don't panic buy feed (or TP)
• Holding prices steady despite overwhelming demand
• Egg prices up nationwide
• Joel Salatin wants corona virus
• How you communicate on your platform matters
• How we respond is our defining moments
• We have a chance to shape the future

Resources

Source of day-old broiler chicks - Windy Meadows Hatchery

Pastured Poultry Response to Covid 19

GUIDANCE ON THE ESSENTIAL CRITICAL WORKFORCE and PERSPECTIVE ON SUPPLY AND DEMAND

Egg prices are skyrocketing because of corona virus panic

USDA Report: March 27, 2020 Egg Market Update

This episode of Pastured Poultry Talk sponsored by Windy Meadows Hatchery. Windy Meadows Hatchery supplies day old broiler chicks from their family run hatchery.

If you're looking for a supplier for your chicks, talk to the people who are directly responsible for hatching and shipping your birds. Tell them you heard about them from Pastured Poultry Talk. Contact Windy Meadows Hatchery.