The Coop with Meyer Hatchery

Today, we’ve reached the end of our, A Year With Chickens Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that particular month. For the month of December, we're taking a look at year 2 and beyond. We’ll discuss everything you need to know about your chickens aging out after their first year, to selective traits for breeding and what flock replacement looks like. 

In this episode you'll: 

• Learn About The Changes In An Aging Hen
• Experience The Symptoms Of A Hen Aging Out
• Hear Some Common Questions To Help Select Breeding Traits
• Better Understand What Flock Replacement Means For You

Important Links:

• Why Is My Hen Not Laying - blog
• Laying Hen vs Non-Laying Hen - blog
• Standard of Perfection
• Breed Trait Record - freebie!
• The Complete Year With Chickens Series
  
  

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

Let’s take a Meyer Moment, to talk about determining hatch rates! The new year is quickly approaching with new availability, so we thought we’d share how Meyer Hatchery determines the number of chicks for each hatch date.

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about Thanksgiving! November is a popular time to talk turkey. In addition to chickens and ducks, turkeys are a popular choice for backyard enthusiasts, homesteaders, and even large farming operations. 

Meyer Hatchery offers white and bronze broad-breasted turkeys along with a variety of heritage breeds from Bourbon Red to Royal Palm. 

To celebrate Thanksgiving in our own way, we’re sharing some fun facts you may not have known about this special holiday. 

Today we’re here to spread some holiday cheer! That’s right, whether you’re ready or not the holiday season is approaching. If you caught our episode 30 on things they don’t tell you about raising chickens, then you already know chicken-themed gifts are in your near future. So to help you and your family out, Meyer Hatchery has curated a Holiday Gift Guide. Whether you’re looking for something for a friend, family or your flock we have you covered.  

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about boredom busters for your flock! Every chicken keeper wants their flock to be happy and healthy. If you’re experiencing changing temperatures, shortened hours of daylight, or just a schedule change where you can’t let your flock out as often, you may want to consider adding some activities to their coop. Bored chickens can lead to feather picking, bullying, cannibalism, and egg-eating. Curb those unwanted habits with these boredom buster ideas! 

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about frostbite in your flock! If you live in an area with extreme winter temperatures, your flock may be at risk. Chickens are susceptible to frostbite on their combs, wattles, and toes. It’s important to choose breeds that are hardy in cold climates and take preventative measures. But rest assured, even the most prepared flock owner can get caught off guard when temperatures dip. Here are a few tips to help you deal with frostbite this season. 

Today, we're discussing cold weather care as part of our A Year With Chickens Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that particular month. For the month of November, we're taking a look at cold weather care. We’ll discuss everything you need to know about raising your flock in the coldest of seasons from proper ventilation to the myths of heat and more, to keep your flock comfortable and healthy.

In this episode you'll: 

• Learn More About Cold Weather Breeds
• How To Assess Ventilation Vs Drafts
• Discover Tips On How Kendra Preps Her Coop
• Better Understand The Myth Regarding Heat

Important Links:

• Cold Weather Resources - blog
• Coop Ventilation - blog
• 5 Easy Winter Boredom Busters - blog
• Meyer Moment Deep Litter
• Meyer Moment Heated Waterers
• Meyer Moment Winter Feed
  
  

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

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about winter feed! The cold is setting in and many of our northernmost states are already seeing snow. If this is your first time raising chickens, you may be caught off guard by just how much feed your flock will go through in the winter months. We’ve compiled a few tips to help you prepare in keeping your flock well-fed and healthy this winter season. 

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk Trick or Treats for your flock during this spooky season! As you prepare for a frightful weekend trick or treating, we’ve compiled a few things you may want to stay clear of when it comes to treating your favorite flock members. 

Today, I’m joined by industry leaders, Jenna Gregorich, Bird Health Programs Manager for the Ohio Poultry Association. OPA is a non-profit statewide trade organization that found its start in 1948 representing more than 600 Ohio egg, chicken and turkey farmers. You may be familiar with OPA through their Ohio Egg Marketing Program or Ohio Turkey Council as they work to exemplify the voice of hundreds of Ohio Poultry farmers. 

Together with Jenna, we better explain what the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) is and how it can benefit you as a homesteader, breeder or poultry show enthusiast.