Discover the joy of chicken keeping with our June Book of the Month, Chicken Keeping Pure & Simple by Nikki Husted. This comprehensive guide covers everything from researching local regulations to selecting the right breeds and creating a nurturing environment for your flock. Learn about coop design, brooding techniques, feeding, egg utilization, coop maintenance, and more. Get your copy this month with a 20% discount using code BOTM23 at checkout. Don’t miss out on this essential resource for both new and experienced chicken keepers. Order in June and receive a free vinyl sticker!

Join Nikki at Meyer Hatchery on July 17, 2023, from 11 am - 2 pm to meet the author and get your copy of Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple signed!

Listen in while Jeff chats with Nikki to learn more about her amazing book!

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Meyer Hatchery's new Signature Broad Breasted White and Black Turkeys are the best of both worlds. A turkey that grows quickly like a broad-breasted turkey but will be more the size of a heritage turkey averaging 29 pounds for toms and 20 pounds for hens with an ideal processing time frame of 16-22 weeks. Listen as Jeff shares more about these great turkeys!

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• https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015096152-Turkey-Brooding-101-How-to-Raise-Heritage-and-Broad-Breasted-Poults-from-Arrival-to-Outside
• Breed Spotlight - https://youtu.be/rxtvlRtHUhw

Finding chick availability on Meyer Hatchery's website is as easy as a few clicks! Listen to learn some tips for searching for your favorite breed's availability at meyerhatchery.com. 

• https://meyerhatchery.com/en/products/Whats-Hatching-c68660004
• https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Chickens-c39349237
• https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036874911-What-breeds-are-available-for-pick-up-
• https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038006832-Can-I-Choose-a-Later-Hatch-Date-
• Website Tips and Tricks - https://youtu.be/fWpNjKPolwM

Storey’s Guide to Raising Turkeys by Don Schrider covers all aspects of raising turkeys including types of turkeys, feeding, breeding, housing, incubation, and pasture-raising. It is a valuable resource for those interested in raising turkeys. When you purchase the book during the month of May, you’ll also receive a free seed packet with your order! Use coupon code BOTM23 at checkout to receive the Book of the Month at a 20% discount.

Listen as Jeff interviews Don, and learn some great information about raising turkeys!

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On the podcast today we have special guest Meyer Hatchery Brand Ambassador Swampy Pines Homestead! In 2020 they started our chicken-raising journey with a flock of 10 Rhode Island Red hens from Meyer Hatchery and have grown since then. Learn all about why they started their homesteading journey, and what they have learned along the way. If you would like to follow along with their chicken and other homesteading adventures, follow them on Instagram @swampy.pines.homestead

Homegrown Pantry by Barbara Pleasant is our April Book of The Month pick. This book is a comprehensive resource for learning how to grow a wide variety of different food crops to fill your pantry and freezer. It covers the entire range of food preservation methods, too; canning, freezing, dehydrating, and even fermenting, pickling, and wine-making. This book is particularly useful for determining how many plants or row feet per family member you may want to plant to provide your family with food for most of the year.

Listen in while Tessa and Jess chat with this brilliant author.

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Duck Eggs Daily is the third Book of the Month with Meyer Hatchery! Join Tessa and author Lisa Steele to explore the benefits of raising ducks, her experiences, and the misconceptions about raising ducks with your flock of chickens. Duck Eggs Daily is a natural guide to raising ducklings written by a poultry expert that has the knowledge to support your flock at all stages of life. Order a copy today and use code BOTM23 for 20% off! 

• Duck Eggs Daily by Lisa Steele
• Lisa Steele Products
• Waterfowl Brooding Basics
• Nutritional Needs of Ducks
• Tips for a Duckling's First Swim

There is a lot of buzz about commercial poultry feed that can be misleading to both new and experienced poultry keepers. Today, Tessa shares insight on why hens don't lay through the winter, how you can plan for future winters to increase egg production, and what to look for in your flock to make sure they have the perfect environment for laying. 

• Feed Options Explained
• Poultry Feed Guidelines
• Different Types of Poultry Feed
• How the Winter Solstice Effects Egg Laying
• Why is my Hen Not Laying?

You don't have to be a first-time chicken keeper for this book to be an essential part of your collection. First Time Chicken Keeping by Schneider and McCrea covers all areas of poultry care from before the arrival of your first flock to the maintenance they will need as they age along with solutions for potential problems should they arise. Tessa and Linda go over their favorite parts that contain all the information you need to get started with success!

• First Time Chicken Keeping 
• Day-Old Poultry
• Poultry Starter Kit
• Small Order Chick Starter Kit
• Predator Control
• Incubators
• Hatching Eggs
• All About Brooding
• Hatching Eggs Tips and Tricks

WOW! Our Book of the Month flew off the shelves. We are currently out of stock of this book, but, Storey's Guide To Raising Chickens is an excellent alternative!

Welcome to our first Chicken Chat of 2023! We are starting off the year doing a little planning for gardening with our chickens. January is a great time to make your garden plans and order your seeds. Listen as Tessa and Jess share their goals for their garden and chickens! 

• Gardening with Chickens Book 
• Free Range Chicken Garden Book
• Comfy Coop Garden Coop 
• YouTube Video of Chicken Chat
• Blog: Gardening With Chickens