In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Bonnie Walters from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls breaks down critical management factors for backyard flocks, including breed selection, regional housing needs, and balanced feeding strategies to keep small flocks productive and healthy. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Balanced diets remain essential for backyard birds because they cannot meet nutrient needs through grazing alone.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Bonnie Walters is a Professor of Animal and Food Science at the University of Wisconsin River Falls, now in her 34th year of teaching. Her career includes extensive work educating youth and small producers on poultry care, as well as recognition for excellence in teaching. She offers practical insight into backyard poultry selection, housing, and nutrition important to the poultry nutrition industry.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:03) Introduction
• (02:49) Breed selection
• (04:09) Bird temperament
• (05:01) Housing needs
• (06:23) Cold weather care
• (11:15) Feeding insights
• (13:39) Closing thoughts

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