HOTCOCKERReal Talk… Real Knowledge
Straight conversation for heritage gamefowl breeders and poultry keepers. Breeding, bloodlines, health, nutrition and the knowledge passed down between generations — no fluff, no gatekeeping.
- Full episodes & transcripts
- eBooks, e-letters & the Heritage Archive
- New knowledge every month
No card needed. Then stay on for $4.99/month or $49.99/year, and get your fee back each period as credit toward Heritage Archive books (no cash value).
What's my chicken eating?
Upload a feeding video and AI shows exactly what your bird picks out of the cup, bite by bite: every grain, seed and pellet, with a shareable report. Members get 10 scans a month.
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New feed supplements
A new line of supplements built for gamefowl and backyard flocks.
Feed tag analyzer
Snap a photo of any feed tag and see what's really in the bag.
Full anatomy images
Detailed, labeled images of the whole bird, inside and out.
Beak to Vent
A full nutritional tracking program through the chicken's anatomy and systems.
Talk one-on-one with the real HOTCOCKER
Members will be able to talk with him directly.
The whole craft of keeping good birds
Practical talk from people who raise birds every day, plus listener questions and a closing note each episode.
Breeding & selection
Picking breeders, pairing for type and vigor, and culling with a plan.
Bloodlines & records
Line breeding, families, outcrosses and the records that make them work.
Health & biosecurity
Quarantine, vaccines, parasites and spotting trouble early.
Nutrition & feed
Protein through the molt, fermented feed, and rations for every stage.
Raising & housing
Brooding, growing out stags and pullets, and pens that keep birds sound.
History & heritage
The old breeders, the old books, and the lines worth preserving.
Start with episode 1
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7 days free
Hear episodes 1 and 2, read the first e-letter and unlock a Heritage Archive book.
Keep going for $4.99
Monthly or $49.99 a year. Cancel anytime from your account.
Membership that gives back
A portion of every HOTCOCKER membership is donated to support TGBA and the gamefowl we love.
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What do members get?
Every full episode, written transcripts, the library of eBooks and e-letters, and 3 Heritage Archive books a month to read in full. Paid members also get their membership fee back as book credit: $4.99 a month, or $49.99 a year on the annual plan.
How does the free trial work?
Create an account with your email and you get 7 days free — no card. The trial includes episodes 1 and 2 with transcripts, the first e-letter and one Heritage Archive book. Choose monthly or annual anytime to unlock everything. Nothing is charged automatically.
Can I cancel?
Yes, anytime. Open My account and choose "Manage billing" to cancel or switch plans through Stripe's secure portal.
Who is it for?
Heritage gamefowl breeders, show and backyard poultry keepers, and anyone who wants to raise healthier, better-bred birds.
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