The Coop with Meyer Hatchery

We are taking a midweek Meyer Moment to share some fun facts about bantams and a special announcement you don't want to miss!

• Bantams-https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Bantams-c39349274
• Blog-https://blog.meyerhatchery.com/2022/02/whats-a-bantam-chicken-why-own-them/
• Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/c/MeyerHatcheryOhio/search?query=bantams

Many of us are noticing the limited or bare meat shelves at the local groceries stores along with the rising costs. What if you were not able to purchase processed poultry at the grocery store? What if it becomes unaffordable? What now? In part 2 of this 3-part series, we welcome Meyer Hatchery Ambassador Meghan Gates as she shares her experience raising and processing meat birds in the Oklahoma Panhandle for her family as well as people in her community. Meghan is passionate about providing her family with the best homegrown food possible and wanted to share that passion by developing a resource for others to utilize called The Broiler School. Listen as she shares all about it.

Meat Chickens: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Meat-Chickens-c39352239
Meat Birds: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Meat-Birds-c57267889
Meat Bird Supplies: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Meat-Bird-Supplies-c130020021
Turkeys: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Turkeys-c39791181
Meghan Gates Website: https://meghangates.com/
The Broiler School: https://meghangates.com/the-broiler-school

Meat Shortages - Now What? Interview with Marie of Rusty Plow Farms. 
Part 1 of 3 Part Series

Many of us are noticing the limited or bare meat shelves at the local groceries stores along with the rising costs. What if you were not able to purchase processed poultry at the grocery store? What if it becomes unaffordable? What now? Part 1 of this 3 part series will focus on various options for securing your meat. Marie from Rusty Plow Farms joins us to share her experience raising, processing, and selling her pasture-raised poultry not only off of her farm but also at her local farmer's markets. Listen in as she shares the pros and cons and a few pro tips!

Meat Chickens: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Meat-Chickens-c39352239
Meat Birds: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Meat-Birds-c57267889
Meat Bird Supplies: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Meat-Bird-Supplies-c130020021
Chick Brooding 101 (for Dual Purpose breeds): https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010088611-Chick-Brooding-101-How-to-Raise-Chicks-from-Arrival-to-Fully-Feathered
Cornish Specific Brooding Information: https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360055407371-Brooding-Cornish-Cross-Broilers-101-How-to-raise-from-hatch-to-processing
Blog Land Page All About Meat Birds: https://blog.meyerhatchery.com/all-about-meat-birds
Chicken Tractor Plans: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Chicken-Tractor-Plans-Instant-Download-p166308277
Rusty Plow Farms: https://rustyplowfarms.com

Considering raising meat chickens? The number of people wanting to raise their own chickens for meat is continually growing. Join us as we chat about all of the different meat chicken options Meyer Hatchery has to offer and the benefits of each.

Links:

Meat Chickens: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Meat-Chickens-c39352239

All Meat Birds: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Meat-Birds-c57267889

Dual Purpose Chickens: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Dual-Purpose-Chickens-c52289048

All About Meat Birds Blog Landing Page: https://blog.meyerhatchery.com/all-about-meat-birds/

Meat Chicken Help Desk Articles: https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/360010260651-Meat-Chicken-Information

DIY Chicken Tractor: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Chicken-Tractor-Plans-Instant-Download-p166308277

YouTube Meat Birds Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI-PsIzfM9zFktf9A1X24KmxbundnT7w6

Processing Supplies: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Processing-Supplies-c39788047

Meat Bird Supplies: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Meat-Bird-Supplies-c130020021

In this episode, we chat with Kelsey Jorissen Olesen who owns and operates Green Willow Homestead, an 80-acre farm in Northwest Wisconsin. She and her husband, Paul, raise dairy goats, pastured hens, and cultivate a diverse market garden. Kelsey also manages the Farmers Market at Perlick Distillery in Sarona, Wisconsin where she brings together local growers, bakers, and artisans every week throughout the summer and fall.  Alongside farming, Kelsey coaches and teaches farmers how to use online marketing to grow their customer base. Kelsey has been an entrepreneur for 12 years, honing her marketing skills through her photography business, her eCommerce businesses, her farm, as well as coaching fellow small business owners.

With all the benefits of free-range and pastured hens with none of the risks, these DIY A-frame chicken tractors are beautiful to look at and built to last. Designed and created by Kelsey and Paul Olesen of Green Willow Homestead, this chicken-loving couple has devoted years of chicken-keeping to finding ways to make hens happier and safer all over the world. 

Links:

Meyer Hatchery: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/

A-Frame Mobile Chicken Tractor Plans: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/search?keyword=%22mobile%20chicken%20tractor%20plans%22

Also by Kelsey, Broody Hen Box: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Broody-Hen-Coop-Plans-Instant-Download-p446005044

Health and Wellness Category: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Medication-Health-&-Wellness-c39788046

Wyandottes: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/search?keyword=wyandotte

Instagram | @kelseyjorissen

Pinterest | @GreenWillowHomestead

Facebook | Green Willow Homestead

Website | Green Willow Homestead

Today we are talking about all of the new and exciting things Meyer Hatchery is offering for 2022. Whether you are looking for something unique to add to your flock, or want to try a new poultry type there may be something in the episode to peak your interest!

• All new items: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/New-c112148691

In this episode, we catch up with Lisa Steele, the well-known founder of Fresh Eggs Daily. Listen as Meyer Hatchery celebrates with Lisa on the release of her newest book; The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook. We are proud to be a Gold Level Underwriter of her public television show Welcome To My Farm and we'll also chat about her experience as a television celebrity and host. You don't want to miss this one because we are doing a giveaway!

• Follow this link to enter the giveaway!
• Order Lisa's new book: The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook.
• Shop Lisa's other Fresh Eggs Daily branded products and Meyer Hatchery Favorites, as well as chicken breeds she personally designed. Her supplements are even available as a subscription!

AI, also known as Avian Influenza or the bird flu, is something that is always present and continuously monitored by the USDA. Recently there have been increased reports of a Eurasian H5 strain of high pathogenic Avian Influenza that have put poultry owners on alert. Today we are discussing what this virus is, symptoms to watch for as well as ways to protect your flock.

If you notice an ill bird or have experienced a sudden loss, reach out to State/Federal officials, either through your state veterinarian or through the USDA’s toll-free number at 1-866-536-7593

• Meyer Hatchery's AI Information Page: https://meyerh.co/AI
• AI HDA- https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010113291-Avian-Influenza
• Biosecurity HDA- https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022643351-Biosecurity-for-your-Backyard-Flock
• Meyer Hatchery's Biosecurity Practices: https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4423284415501-Meyer-Hatchery-s-Biosecurity-Best-Practices
• USDA website- https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/2022-hpai
• DIY Footbath video- https://youtu.be/HEyo4ytgNS0 and HDA-https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4428869350029
• Gil Quatrocide- https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Gil-Quatracide-1-Gallon-p156357607 
• Chicken Health Handbook- https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Chicken-Health-Handbook-2nd-Edition-p156354350

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about deviled eggs and the day dedicated to their honor, November 2nd. Sure, it seems that there is a day to celebrate nearly everything but this versatile and delicious variation of eggs certainly deserves some recognition!

Important Links:

• Deviled Egg Recipes
• Deviled Egg Recipes & Tips
• Last Minute Egg Ideas for Halloween Party
• How to Cook Eggs in a Pressure Cooker

Today we’re all treats and no tricks as we prepare for the 2022 season. It is the time of year when we begin to prepare for what next year will have in store. One of the most coveted days includes our chick release. This is when availability for each breed gets added to the website and 2022 orders can be placed. Want to know when you can begin placing those orders? Listen to this episode to find out! 

In addition to our release date, we're also sharing how we determined availability. And there may be a few tricks, but only in us providing "tips and tricks" for placing your next Meyer Hatchery order.

Important Links: 

• Shop Chicks! 
• How Do We Determine Chick Numbers For Hatch Dates - blog
• Breed Minimums & Shipping Rates
• Meyer Hatchery Policies
• Meal Maker Stories - blog
• Join Meyer Hatchery’s Newsletter
• Follow The Coop on Facebook