240. Dalia Monterroso on Why Everyone Should Have Chickens

Do you have backyard chickens? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, we are joined by Dalia Monterroso who is the self-appointed President of Chickenlandia. She is a backyard chicken educator, entertainer, and first-time author of the recently released book Let’s All Keep Chickens. In this beginner and intermediate guide, Dalia aims to not only share the ins and outs of chicken keeping but also to bring people together through an age-old practice common to almost all of our ancestry. Tune in today and hear all about Dalia’s poultry journey!   In this episode, you’ll hear:: When Dalia discovered her interest in chickens 1:30 About Dalia’s book and what it covers 6:10 Dalia’s advice for farmers who want to help people keep chickens 14:26 Dalia’s advice for those who are thinking about getting chickens for the first time 23:26 Where can you find out more about Dalia and Chickenlandia  25:30   About the Guest: Dalia Monterroso, also known as The President of Chickenlandia, is a backyard chicken educator, entertainer, and author. Some years ago, Dalia decided to bring home ten little chicks and start a hobby. That hobby quickly grew into a full-feathered passion that she couldn’t stop talking about. Before long, she was part-owner of a farm store, teaching beginner chicken-keeping classes, and delivering seminars across Northwest Washington.  When she’s not teaching in-person classes or doing seminars, you can find her on the popular YouTube Channel Welcome to Chickenlandia, her top-rated podcast Bawk Tawk, or her online course "Backyard Chickens 101: A Chicken Course for Everyone." This year, Dalia published her first book Let’s All Keep Chickens!. In this beginner and intermediate guide, Dalia aims to not only share the ins and outs of chicken keeping but also to bring people together through an age-old practice common to almost all of our ancestry. Resources: Website : https://welcometochickenlandia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcometochickenlandia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeToChickenlandia Welcome to Chickenlandia YouTube channel          This podcast is sponsored by Small Farm University, THE go-to resource for gardeners, homesteaders, and farmers around the world. Small Farm University delivers classes online and on demand, with training on how to grow crops AND how to grow a profitable farm business that serves you, your family, and your community well.  Applying what you learn in SFU could save you countless hours and thousands of dollars. And, it can save you the agony of costly mistakes some make, just because they “don’t know what they don’t know.” Delivered by real farmers with hands-on experience and expertise, it is unique in its approach, using the RIPEN method for growing and building a farm or farm business.   To learn more, visit:  GrowingFarmers.com today!