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This is Mother Cluckers, a podcast with a different point of view on the world, our community, and life.
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The life and times of The Mother Cluckers, a crazy good time female comedy troupe out of Chicago, IL. We focus on the hilarity, insanity and drinkability that is parenthood. #cluckyou
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We Give Zero Clucks, about not having the picture-perfect farm life. Hosted by Bev Ross & Sam Bolton, this is the farm comedy podcast that's a happy hour for the farming community. Through stories that include the mistakes we make and the new knowledge we gain, you'll feel less alone in this farm thing. Grab your favorite drink and laugh along with us.
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When you learn about some of the more outlandish things Bev takes on, like six rescue horses, do you ever wonder how she makes those decisions and loops her family in? Spoiler alert, sometimes she doesn't. But as a neurodivergent person that is actively seeking to face her own bullpoo while also having grace and love for herself, recognizing where …
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Oh hey, there! Again... Bev & Sam are back and they have got some news for you! In this episode, Sam shares the details behind her recent decision to sell Fancy the cow and how she made it happen in a way that made her know it was the right decision. We hear a lot about how once you've made the decision to bring an animal home the right thing to do…
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Rabbits are every gardener's worst nightmare. In this episode, learn why you don't want rabbits in your garden, which species of rabbits are the worst, how to tell if you've got a rabbit problem, ways to prevent them, what to do to get rid of them, and which plants they tend to avoid. We cover all the rascally rabbit bases! For full show notes go t…
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Wild foraging has really increased in popularity, especially in homesteading and self-sufficiency social media circles. In this episode, learn about why foraging is so awesome, who’s benefiting the most from its resurgence, how laws banning it have racist and classist roots, where laws still exist on the books against harvesting wild foods, and how…
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Superfoods are superhyped. But you know what doesn't get enough attention? Superweeds you can forage and enjoy for free! In this episode, learn about five superfood weeds that you may already have growing near your garden. And if you're a Patreon Peep, learn about the history of superfoods in our after-hours! For full show notes go to www.drinkandf…
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We use tons of tools in the garden! Some have been fabulous, others, not so much. In this episode, we share all about our favorite gardening tools and tell you which ones didn't work as planned. For full show notes go to www.drinkandfarm.com/229 Mentioned in this episode: Listen to other great podcasts on Positively Farming Media's Network playlist…
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Deciding what and how to feed your chickens can be overwhelming. Their age, your flock's goals, your values in terms of ethical and sustainable feed production, and the current environment all play a role in determining the best nutrition practices for your flock. Today, we're going to discuss how to decide what will work best for your farm, how to…
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Some years you're feeling super motivated to change and improve all the things. Others, you're more intentional about drilling down into what really matters to you. What kind of year is Bev & Sam planning for 2023? In this episode, you'll hear all about it. And perhaps gain a different way to look at how you set your farm goals. For full show notes…
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Egg and chicken prices are soaring! So should you raise chicks this year so you have access to eggs and/or meat without paying exorbitant prices at the store? There's a lot to consider. In this episode, we talk you through everything you need to consider before you add all those floofy babies to your cart and impatiently wait for them at the post o…
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Oh hey there, Sam! That's right, Sam's BACK! And oh my gosh it felt so good to settle into an episode that feels so comfy and familiar, but new and fresh. In this episode, we reflect on the goals we set eons ago, or what felt like eons ago, December 2021, and discuss how it went, what's changed, and what's staying the same. If you've been missing t…
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Typically around this time of year, we'll put out a farm goals episode. Don't worry, one is coming! But while we wait for Sam's return, Bev shares how she's taking 2023 aspirations in a softer direction. And this softer direction is likely to lead to more Joy Farming! If you found yourself feeling stretched and overwhelmed in 2023, this episode is …
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Is it possible to master the art of joy farming? I truly believe you can. But it requires a willingness to explore what might work for you and abandon those things that don't. In this throwback episode from the Rural Woman Podcast, I shared my evolution and philosophy surrounding joy farming and one of my favourite things, my first garden journal! …
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In this episode from The Rural Woman Podcast, Bev & Sam get personal with Katelyn about making real friends on the internet, imposter syndrome, how therapeutic farm chores can be after a stressful day at work, and Bev shares something she's learned from her time working with so many in the farming space. This is part two of last week's episode, so …
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Rural life can be isolating. I've felt a tad isolated lately with all this solo podcasting I've been doing, so this week we're throwing it ALL THE WAY back to Minisode 21, Drink & Celebrate Rural Women. In this episode, Sam, Katelyn & I explore how storytelling connects us and how sometimes, we really don't know how we're going to do it. We always …
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This week we're replaying the 2nd episode of the Living Homegrown Podcast Bev was a guest on. This episode was recorded in early 2018, shortly after Drink & Farm was launched, and she brought home her first goats. Listen to learn about some of the anxieties and fears a new goat keeper faces, learning about how to care for goats, and experiencing th…
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Looking back at where you've been is an excellent way to recalibrate when the pace of life feels like it's getting ahead of you. It's no secret, I have a lot of things I'm working on at any given moment. A friend recently pointed out to me that it looked from the outside, I had lost my connection to why I had started all of this in the first place.…
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'Tis the season to feel immense pressure to find the find the perfect gift. As a neurodiverse person that has a rough relationship with social norms and consumerism, this time of year is extra tough. This year, shed the obligation and expectation, and learn how Bev discovered how to gift in a way that matches her values. For full show notes go to w…
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Every week I overcommit myself in every aspect of my life. Nothing has made this fact more obvious to me than the opening of our brick & morter pop-up shop. And I know I'm not alone in this. In the entreprenuer, homestead, and farming spaces it's totally normal to be multitalented and multipassionate. But how multitalented and multipassionate are y…
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When you want an endless supply of baby goats on your farm the obvious answer, it seems, is to get a buck so you can breed on demand. But the decision to add buck goats to your farm is not something that should be taken lightly. In this best of episode, we discus the pros & cons of owning buck goats, and Bev shares some additional insight into how …
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To celebrate the spooky season, let's revisit the unpenned history of scarecrows. Not to be dramatic, but it's totally true, the historical records about scarecrows are pretty sparse. But it's full of interesting history, fun and not so fun facts, and we think you'll appreciate having this scarecrow knowledge up your sleeve for this weekend's Hallo…
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When you 're preparing the farm for winter, do you add preparing yourself to the to-do list? Oftentimes, preparing the animals, shelters, feed storage, and watering systems are the priority. But I think you should be too. Preparing yourself for winter is more than just stocking the pantry and pulling out your winter coat. Winter can be mentally dif…
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Are you starting to feel like winter lasts forever thanks to this series? You’re welcome! In this last winterization throwback episode, we dive a little deeper into how to make winter prep easier on your future self, and why being ready for winter just to roll in at any minute is a great idea if you live in the Midwest. www.drinkandfarm.com/214…
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Checklists are life! And if there's anything you should know about Bev & Sam it's that they have one for everything. For winter they actually have several. In this episode, learn how they did winter prep in 2020. You’ll notice a theme, every winter is different but there are some things they always do. You’ll also hear about why telling others what…
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In this episode, Bev decides to just skip all the fall stuff and go straight to winter! JK, sort of. This episode is the start of a series that is going to be all about preparing for winter. Learn how Sam & Bev prepped for winter in 2019 and discover the one thing Bev has added to her winter prep that has been life-changing. For full show notes, go…
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In this episode, Bev shares a story that’s been on her mind for weeks! On its surface, it’s about rescuing a calf from the creek, but really it’s about so much more. For full show notes, go to www.drinkandfarm.com/211 Mentioned in this episode: Listen to other great podcasts on Positively Farming Media's Network playlist. PFM Playlist…
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