Plan Ahead To Show Poultry at a Fair You have just joined 4-H, or maybe you’ve been involved in 4-H for several years but have decided to take on a poultry project for the first time. Where do you begin? What kind of bird do you need? Where do you get it? When...
Lorain County OH Beekeepers End Of Summer Classic Meyer Hatchery had the pleasure of being a guest and vendor at the First Annual 2021 Lorain County Ohio Beekeepers End of Summer Classic on September 11th. The Lorain County Beekeepers Association is a wonderful...
Hatching Heritage Turkeys The Collection I started my turkey journey 3 years ago and currently own a flock of 8 Bourbon Red Heritage turkeys which includes 2 toms and 6 hens. Since toms are so protective and territorial, I do have to house the toms individually in...
Types of Chicken Combs The comb: that bright red, funky looking fleshy piece that protrudes from your chickens head. Did you know that there are several different types and each of them have a special name? Believe it or not, the comb actually serves a purpose! In...
Show Day Prep For Chickens You are determined to start showing your chickens or purchase chickens to show, but maybe you’re not sure how to prepare? Whether you are a 4-H parent desperately searching for how to help with your kiddo’s project, a seasoned chicken keeper...