The Coop with Meyer Hatchery

We’re excited to feature The Chicken Health Handbook as our July Book of the Month. Authored by Gail Damerow, this comprehensive guide is a must-have for chicken keepers. It covers nutrition, diseases, diagnostic guides, treatments, and more. Order the book in July and receive a free vital pack to support your chickens’ well-being. Don’t forget to use coupon code BOTM23 for a 20% discount at checkout.

Listen in while Jeff chats with Gail to learn more about her informational book!

Purchase The Chicken Health Handbook by Gail Damerow.

July's Book of the Month Blog

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Raising bantams is a fun and rewarding experience! Listen as Jeff shares some insight into bantams from their origin, tips for raising bantams, and why bantams would make a great addition to your flock!

Shop our great selection of bantams - https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Bantams-c39349274

Some additional information all about bantams -
https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009853472-Bantam-Identification
https://blog.meyerhatchery.com/2023/05/all-about-bantams/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI-PsIzfM9zELDEnmF8pGWorDGzuU5PmG
 

Placing your order at meyerhatchery.com is quick and easy. Listen to learn some tips for placing your order including checking availability, choosing Marek's vaccination, and more! 

• 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-

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!

• Purchase Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple by Nikki Husted.
• June's Book of the Month Blog
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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!

• https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Meyer-Hatcherys-Signature-Broad-Breasted-White-Turkey-p504981829
• https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Meyer-Hatcherys-Signature-Broad-Breasted-Black-Turkeys-p504992931
• https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Meyer-Hatcherys-Signature-Broad-Breasted-White-Turkey-Hatching-Eggs-p533242080
• https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Meyer-Hatcherys-Signature-Broad-Breasted-Black-Turkey-Hatching-Eggs-p533347517
• 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!

• May Book of the Month Blog
• Purchase  Storey’s Guide to Raising Turkeys by Don Schrider
• Shop all Meyer Hatchery Books of the Month

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.

• April's Book of the Month Blog.
• Shop all Meyer Hatchery Books of the Month.
• Purchase Homegrown Pantry by Barbara Pleasant.

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