Meyer Hatchery
Egg-Cellent Eggs
At Meyer Hatchery, we think that chickens and other poultry are a great step towards a more sustainable future. But that’s just the beginning. Explore our sustainability tips, chickens in permaculture, egg preservation, ingenious ways to utilize your fresh eggs, and essential guides for processing your poultry. We’re here to support you through your poultry journey and be your partners in building a resilient, self-sufficient future.
All About Eggs
Dive into topics like color, freshness, preservation, nutrition, and some egg-cellent recipes!
Preserving Eggs
We teach you how to water glass eggs properly and safely. Long-term egg storage without refrigeration is made possible with the water glass method! Watch our YouTube video to learn about freezing eggs, too.
Egg Anatomy 101
Let’s learn about the anatomy of the egg. We share all the parts of an egg and have a free downloadable fill-in-the-blank worksheet to test your egg anatomy knowledge!
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Egg-cellent Layer Breeds
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Meyer Hatchery Blog Posts
Check out all of our egg-cellent blog posts for sustainability. We cover a variety of topics so you’re egg-cellently informed. If there is another topic you would like to see, please reach out!
Eggshells in the Garden
Don’t toss those eggshells! Discover simple ways to reuse them in your garden, compost, and worm bin for healthier soil and plants.
Chicken Breeds That Can Lay Speckled Eggs
Chicken Breeds That Can Lay Speckled EggsOne of the many joys of chicken keeping is collecting a rainbow of eggs in your egg basket. While farm-fresh colored eggs are definitely highly desired, having breeds that lay a speckled egg is even more egg-citing. Some...
A Colorful and Protective Coating: Egg Bloom
Have you ever wondered about the coating on the outside of your eggs? Learn all about egg bloom, the natural protective coating on eggs. Learn about its purpose, how it affects egg color, and its importance in maintaining freshness and preventing contamination.
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Help Desk Articles
If you haven’t already, don’t miss out on visiting the Meyer Hatchery Help Desk. We have great resources on a variety of poultry related topics. You’re sure to learn something new!
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Meyer Hatchery Supplies
Fresh Eggs Corrugated Sign
Coated Metal Egg Basket
Egg Stamps
Acacia Wood Egg Tray
Black Egg Skelter
Nesting Box Blend
Stoneware Egg Holder
Vintage Metal Egg Basket
10-Hole Nest Box
