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Beneficial Plants For Your Chickens
If you garden, try growing some beneficial plants that your chickens will enjoy. Many fruits, vegetables and flowers are easy to grow and benefit your flock.
Farm to Table: An Inside Look
Farm To Table is a popular phrase that describes eating as locally as possible. Cameron shares her farm’s story about eating food they raise and grow.
Which Chicken Breeds Make The Friendliest Rooster
Which breeds make the friendliest rooster? Read about Jessie’s experience in raising many different breeds to find out which roosters she likes the best.
Breed Spotlight: The Dominique
The Dominique chicken breed is perhaps the original chicken breed to the US. The Dominique could be found on nearly every backyard flock in the early days.
Different Types Of Poultry Feed
Meyer Hatchery carries a wide range of poultry feed for your flock. Read about different types of poultry feed and nutritional needs for each age.
How To Cook Eggs In A Pressure Cooker
Fresh eggs cooked in a pressure cooker peel easily. If you have an Instant Pot or similar pressure cooker, learn this method for cooking hard-boiled eggs.
Top Breed Picks for a Family Friendly Flock
If you have young children, choosing the right breeds for your flock is important. We’ve compiled a list of chicken breeds that tend to be kid-friendly.
Why to Not Mix Species In A Brooder
It is important to not mix different poultry species in a brooder. It’s convenient for you but could be dangerous for young poultry.
Breed Selections By USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
We put together some poultry breed recommendations based on the USDA plant hardiness zones for the United States. Find the breeds that thrive in your area.
Seed Starting In An Egg Carton
Spring is near and it’s time to think about seed starting for your garden. Learn how to use a paper pulp egg carton as a container for seed starting.
Hatching Poults With a Broody Turkey Hen
Amanda has hatched turkey poults allowing a broody turkey hen to set and hatch her babies. Read about the considerations on allowing your hen to set.
How To Check Eggs For Fertility
Despite all the legends and internet hacks, there is no way to truly tell if an egg is fertile unless you crack it open.
Which Is The Best Goose Breed for Me?
Consider adding a goose breed to your homestead for weeding, guarding other poultry, meat and eggs. Several goose breeds have multiple homestead purposes.
Boredom Busters 2.0
f you experience harsh winters, your flock may get “coop fever”, much like cabin fever that so many of us humans experience when we are unable to enjoy the great outdoors due to bad weather. I’ve put together a few fun and easy ideas to keep your birds moving and grooving throughout the winter.
Surviving A Power Outage With Young Chicks
One minute the lights are on and the chicks are all snug as little bugs in the brooder. But a storm is brewing and the next minute, just like that, no power! Now, what are you going to do?
35 Reasons To Love Meyer Hatchery
35 Reasons To Love Meyer Hatchery!
Super Bowl Hot Wings Recipe
The Instant Pot pressure cooker is a widely popular kitchen appliance that makes cooking seem more complicated than it really is. We came up with this Hot Wings chicken recipe for our Super Bowl party. We hope you’ll enjoy it too.
How To Make Egg Drop Soup
Basically, Egg Drop Soup is a rich herbed chicken broth with ribbons of whipped eggs and a simple garnish with some fresh chives. It’s a simple, humble dish that has tons of warmth and flavor. The best thing about this soup is how easy it is to make.
