The Coop with Meyer Hatchery

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about National Fried Chicken Day. The United States has dedicated an entire day to this fried goodness, to be celebrated July 6th. To help celebrate, we explore the origins, history, and types of this prized American cuisine staple.

Today we’re talking about heat hardy breeds, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of July, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for hot climates. For most of the US, July hits peak temperatures often hitting 90s, with some southern states creeping into to 100s. Like us, some flock members prefer these warmer temps and by choosing the right breed it can help make raising a flock much more enjoyable. 

In this episode you'll: 

• Discover The Best Heat Hardy Breeds
• Learn How Your Feathered Friends Stay Cool
• Catch Signs For Heat Stress

Important Links:

• Waterers
• Vital Pack - electrolytes
• Chickens
• Bantams
• Muscovy Duckling
• Heritage Turkeys
• Guineas
• MM15 - Beat The Heat
• How To Deal With Summer Heat - blog
  
  
  

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about my 6 things for brooding chicks. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of chatting with me on the phone, you may have heard my 6 things. It’s a conversation I have with new chicken keepers, and those getting back into the brooding game after years of maintaining the same flock. 

If you follow my six things, you’ll have created a safe brooding environment for your chicks leaving the rest up to nature to take its course. What are my six things? Well, I’m glad you asked. 

Resources

• All About Brooding
• Brooder Supplies

Today we’re talking about keeping different poultry types together. As more and more customers expand their flocks by adding new breeds and eventually new poultry types, it’s a question we often receive. Can my flock live together cohesively? In short, the answer is YES, but there are a few things you need to take into consideration. 

In this episode you'll: 

• Learn Why You Should Brood Your Poultry Types Separately
• Hear Kendra's Two Main Tips For Raising A Mix Flock
• Catch Our Top Considerations For Successful Integration

Important Links:

• Why not to mix species in the brooder - blog
• EP13: Coop Considerations - A Year With Chickens
• EP28: Flying The Coop - A Year With Chickens

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about feed storage.If you keep a very large chicken flock, or like to enjoy the discount that is usually included with bulk purchases, you likely have multiple bags of feed to store. There are a few things to consider when storing feed including location and temperature.

Today we’re talking about our coop organization checklist. We’ve compiled the essentials into one checklist to help you prepare and organize your coop. Organizing your coop is one small task in chicken keeping that can make a big impact. From efficient coop cleanouts to being prepared when weather or predators strike. This is especially helpful for new chicken keepers, but stay tuned seasoned pros you might learn a thing or two! 

In this episode you'll: 

• Discover The Benefit to Keeping Your Coop Organized
• Hear Kendra + Jeff's Favorite Tools
• Catch Some New Ideas For Keeping Your Coop Well Stocked

Important Links:

• Free Download: Coop Organization Checklist
• MM14: Poultry First Aid
• Use Code THECOOP and receive 20% off your first bag of First Saturday Lime, here!
  
  
  

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about pest prevention and treatment. Chickens are superstars at controlling all sorts of small pests, such as ticks and other bugs, but they can become bothered by others such as mites or parasites. These are naturally found in all chicken-keeping situations, but an overload or infestation is when treatment steps need to be taken.  

Today we’re talking about pest control, as part of our Best Of Series. For the month of June, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for pest control. By early June the entire US is moving into warmer temperatures and with it comes the return of bugs. The flying, squirming, crawling, and downright creepy creatures that most would care to avoid. The breeds and poultry types you choose for your flock can help control the infestation of pests, making your outdoor time and theirs more enjoyable.

At one time or another, you’ve dealt with slugs, grasshoppers, Japanese beetles, ticks, flies, snakes, mice, and or spiders. If you’re looking for a natural solution to help control these pests look no further than your feathered flock mates. 

In this episode you'll: 

• Discover The Best Breeds For Pest Control
• Learn Reasons Why Certain Poultry Types Do Best
• Catch A Few Pest Control Considerations

Important Links:

• Chickens
• Heritage Turkeys
• Guineas
• All Geese
  White Chinese Gosling
  Tufted Buff Gosling
  American Buff Gosling
• All Ducks
  Runner Ducklings
  Muscovy Duckling

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about coop building plans. If you are handy and enjoy DIY projects, Meyer Hatchery coop plans are ideal for creating the perfect home for your flock. We offer building plans for all stages of chicken keeping, including brooders and chicken tractors. Each available as an instant download, purchase a plan and start building today!

Resources:

Chicken Tractor Plans

Hover Brooder Plans

DIY Coop Plans

Today we’re talking about confinement, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of May, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for confinement. If you’re limited on outdoor space or are looking to start with a small flock, finding a breed that does well in enclosed spaces, can make your flock-keeping journey a lot more enjoyable! 

In this episode you'll: 

• Discover The Best Breeds For Confinement
• Learn Reasons You May Need To Confine Your Flock
• Catch A Few Confinement Considerations

Important Links:

• Bantam Chickens
• MM31: Boredom Busters
• MM11: Kitchen Scraps