The Coop with Meyer Hatchery

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about how to care for your flock during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Its top of mind for most individuals as the Stay At Home order has been put into effect for many states including Ohio. For homesteads and farms across the United States not only do individuals have to think of their friends and family, but also their flocks! Here are some of our first-hand tips for caring for your flock during the COVID-19 Stay At Home Order. 

Today we’re taking a look at Poultry Types! Do you want eggs, meat, pest control, protection, entertainment or... the list goes on! In this episode, we provide breed facts to illustrate the differences between dual-purpose, meat and egg breeds for chicken, duck, turkey, goose and guinea poultry types. We also share our personal experience as well as comments from our followers to help in choosing the right breed for you!

In this episode you'll: 

• Listen To Breed Examples For Each Poultry Type
• Her Kendra + Jeff's Personal Experiences
• Catch Our Followers Favorites
• Learn How To Choose Your Breed by Characteristics

It's important to know that the breeds used to illustrate the poultry type differences in this episode are for illustrative purposes. There are various other breeds that fit these categories as well. 

Important Links:

• Poultry Pick Of The Week: Guineas!
• What Goose Breed Is Best For You Blog Post
• What Duck Breed Is Best For You Blog Post
• ChickSafe Eco Automatic Coop Door Opener
• Shop Brinsea! Receive Free Shipping
• View Our Digital Catalog Chicken Comparison Chart
• Request A Free Catalog

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

This minisode is a little bit shorter than our traditional episodes, as we cover relevant happenings in and around Meyer Hatchery. Today we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how Meyer Hatchery hatches thousands of chicks to fulfill your orders. We chat with Stacey who is a shipping associate, but as you’ll hear wears many hats at Meyer, as she gives us first-hand insight into the hatching process.

In this episode you'll: 

• Hear How We Collect Hatching Eggs
• Catch Our Capacity & Weekly Routine
• Learn How We Sex & Sort Chick Breeds
• Hear More About Our Eco-Friendly Water Supply

Important Links:

• Instagram Hatch-Along Highlights - Clips of How Meyer Hatchery Hatches Can Be Found Here!
• Hatching Eggs

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

We interrupt our regular scheduling for a special announcement minisode to discuss COVID-19 and your chickens! The health and safety of our employees and customers is our top priority. Recently we received an influx of questions regarding how COVID-19 may affect your current flock or future poultry orders. Today we have the answers for you along with a link to stay up-to-date on any future developments.

In this episode you'll: 

• Learn If Covid-19 Can Affect Your Chickens or Poultry Flock
• Catch The Latest Developments From The US Postal Service
• Hear How Meyer Hatchery Has Changed Their Internal Measures

Important Links:

• Meyer Hatchery's COVID-19 Statement & Plan
• US Postal Service Statement
• Biosecurity Tips For Your Backyard Flock

Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop"!

This week we’re excited to be joined by Pascale, Executive Vice President of Brinsea as a special guest on The Coop with Meyer Hatchery! We dive into what Brinsea offers, Pascale’s personal insight into incubation while raising a flock and discuss Brinsea’s newest product to hit the market. We’ve also partnered with Brinsea to provide our podcast listeners an exclusive offer for the month of March. Don’t miss out on this exciting interview, listen today! 

In this episode you'll: 

• Find What Brinsea Is Known For
• Hear Pascale's Personal Insight Into Incubation & Raising A Flock
• Catch Her #1 Tip For Incubation Success
• Learn More About Brinea's Newest ChickSafe Automatic Coop Door Openers

Product Highlights 

• Maxi II Advance Incubator
• Ovascope
• EcoGlow
• Mini II Classroom Pack
• Chick Safe Door Opener

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

Today we’re taking a look at incubation, 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 March we're going to dive into hatching eggs for the very first time, including incubator set-up, how to determine what's critical during the hatching process, and how to prepare for a successful hatch.

In this episode you'll: 

• Hear About Kendra + Jeff's Incubation Experience 
• Learn About Different Types and Functions of Incubators 
• Hear Some Tips For Candling Eggs
• Learn How Meyer Hatchery Ships Hatching Eggs
• Catch The Winner For Our Launch Day Giveaway!

Important Links:

• Poultry Pick Of The Week: Olive Egger Hatching Eggs
• Guide To Incubating
• Meyer Hatchery Hatching Eggs Breed Key
• Free Hatching Egg Tracker
• Meyer Hatchery Hatch-Along
• Shop Brinsea In March
  
  

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

This minisode is a little bit shorter than our traditional episodes, as we cover relevant happenings in and around Meyer Hatchery. Today we’re covering our upcoming Hatch-A-Long taking place in the month of March and how you can participate! 

In this episode you'll: 

• Hear What The Hatch-Along Will Entail
• Learn How You Can Participate #MHHatchAlong
• Catch 3 Tips To Help You Prepare 
• Find A "Secret Word" For Our Launch Day Giveaway

Important Links:

• Tag Us On Social Instagram | Facebook
• Keep Tabs On How + What Our Staff Is Hatching Here
• Free Hatching Egg Tracker Download
• Shop Brinsea!
• Enter The Launch Day Giveaway*

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

*To celebrate launching The Coop Podcast publically, listen for our secret word. Then click the link above (or here), to submit the secret word and enter to win! One Entry Per Listener. Giveaway Ends March 5, 2020. For US Residents Only. No Cash Value. Winner will be announced during our March 6th episode, so tune in!

Today we're launching the first episode in a year-long series, A Year With Chickens. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that particular month. We’ll cover everything from the day you set eyes on that fluffball of peeping joy, to laying eggs and beyond. This month we’re going to talk about planning, prep, and everything you need to know before you begin. 

In this episode you'll: 

• Hear How Kendra + Jeff Began With Chickens
• Listen To Some Of Our Common "Before You Begin" Questions & Answers
• Hear A Brief Overview of the Meyer Hatchery Ordering Process
• Catch Our Poultry Pride Story of The Week Submitted by Luke!

Important Links:

• Poultry Pick Of The Week: Rhode Island Red
• Newcastle Disease Shipping Restrictions
• CDFA Statement 
• Marek's Vaccination
• Luke's Story On The Blog!
• Meyer Meal Maker

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

Meyer Hatchery is celebrating its 35 Year Anniversary, so why not launch The Coop Podcast! This episode is a brief introduction into Meyer Hatchery and what The Coop Podcast will entail. 

In this episode you'll: 

• Meet Your Hosts Kendra + Jeff
• Hear A Brief History of Meyer Hatchery
• Learn What's To Come On The Coop

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