From Meyer Hatchery it’s The Coop - where we talk all things poultry in hopes of inspiring crazy chicken keepers and educating future flock owners. I’m your host Kendra and on the show today we’re talking to an expert farmher who you may recognize from Instagram where she shares posts and stories about her highland cattle, goats, sheep, poultry, and livestock guardian dogs. 

So how does one maintain keeping poultry amongst other animals in Colorado, known for its excessive snowfall, high altitude, and very large predators? Here to share her best advice and inspire other female farmers, I’m joined by Renee Woods of Mountain Woods Farm. 

In this episode you'll: 

• Learn About Mountain Woods Farm
• Hear How Renee Handles Snow with Her Flock
• Find Tips For Raising Poultry at High Altitude
• Be Inspired By A Fellow Farmher

Important Links:

• Mountain Woods Farm - Instagram
• Heritage Barred Rock
• Ranger Broilers
• Definitely Not Simple Life Podcast

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about January being National Soup Month. It’s the perfect time of year for soup, right after the bustling holiday season and just as the cold really starts to settle in. There’s nothing like a warm bowl of soup to find comfort in. 

Soups are not only great for warming you up, but they're often filled with nutrients, minerals, and fats. A bowl of soup can help replenish lost energy after shoveling snow, chopping wood, or caring for your flock. So what makes soup, soup?

Today we’re talking about your Flock Goals! That’s right. With a new year often comes new goals. For most people it may be weight loss, quitting a bad habit or getting organized. But for crazy chicken keepers, you may just find yourself setting some new flock goals! 

In this episode you'll: 

• Discover Common Flock Goals
• Learn About Integrating New Flock Additions
• Catch Tips On Expanding Your Coop

Important Links:

• Integrating New Chickens
• Colorful Egg Layers
• DIY Plans
• Shop Chickens!

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Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about frozen eggs. Throughout the winter months, as temperatures continue to drop, you’ll also find your egg production reducing. Getting every last precious egg from the coop to the house is of importance. But what happens when your eggs start to freeze, or worse yet, crack?

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about winter watering. In Meyer Moment episode 26 we talked about the various styles of heated waterers. But for first time flock owners navigating cold conditions or winter elements, you may still be struggling to water your flock. Here’s a few tips to help you this winter!

Today we’re taking a look at Beginner 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 January, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for those beginning their chicken keeping endeavor. But don’t worry poultry pros, we have something for everyone here, as we plan to also cover different poultry types if you're thinking of expanding your horizons beyond chickens. 

In this episode you'll: 

• Discover Beginner Breeds
• Learn What Makes Them Great For Beginning
• Catch Kendra + Jeff's Favorite Beginner Breed

Important Links:

• Chickens
• Ducks
• Geese
• Turkeys 

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Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about the parameters that define heat versus cold hardy breeds. It’s a question we often receive, as customers seek out the magic temperature that deems a breed hardy for their climate. However, you may be surprised to know, there is no hard number to follow, rather, a variety of characteristics to consider. 

From Meyer Hatchery it’s The Coop - where we talk all things poultry in hopes of inspiring crazy chicken keepers and educating future flock owners. I’m your host Kendra and on the show today we share a place where you can find expert instruction, friendly encouragement, and a welcoming group of people who are committed to helping you gain the know-how and problem-solving skills you’re seeking. 

Where does such a place exist? Surprising, on your bookshelf thanks to Storey Publishing. With a focus on practical books for creative self-reliance, covering subjects from homesteading to health and well being, I’m joined by publisher Deborah Balmuth as we discover the value and joy Storey Publishing has created in every home. 

In this episode you'll: 

• Learn More About Storey Publishing
• Hear The Publishing Process
• Find Deborah's Favorite + What's New

Important Links:

• Storey Publishing Books
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• Episode 11: Adam Danforth
• Buy The Book: Butchering Chickens
• Episode 22: Gail Damerow
• Buy The Book: Chicken Health Handbook

Deborah’s Favorites on Storey Publishing:

• Storey’s Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills
• Farm Anatomy
• Fermented Vegetables

Books Coming in 2021

• Growing Under Cover - from the author The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener
• Grow Veg
• Mystical Stitches

Let’s take a Meyer Moment, to take a look back. As the season winds down, we’ll be taking the holiday season off to enjoy time with family but also finish planning the 2021 podcast season. With that, we share some bloopers along with a look back at our first year on The Coop Podcast. 

Today we’re here to talk about what’s new for next year! Catalogs are starting to arrive in mailboxes across the United States, so we thought what better time to start revealing all the new and exciting changes happening at Meyer Hatchery for 2021.

In this episode you'll: 

• Experience  Meyer Hatchery's 2021 Catalog
• Catch Meyer Hatchery's New Offerings
• Hear About Our New 2021 Breeds

Important Links:

• Digital 2021 Catalog
• Frost White Legbar
• Mrs. Meyer’s Adopt Me Bargain
• Production Pack
• Steele Egger
• Non-GMO Rainbow Ranger Broilers
• Grimaud Pekin Hybrid
• Duclair
  
  

Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop" and submit your Poultry Pride Story, here!