What To Do When You Have A Broody Hen Broody hens, one of those exciting yet also frustrating aspects of chicken keeping. Broody hens are usually first recognized by their refusal to leave their nest. Another tell-tale sign of a broody hen is her readiness to peck...
Chicken Keeping on a Budget It’s no secret that raising your chickens, whether for eggs, meat or both, can be an expensive undertaking. Some of us may have started our chicken-keeping adventure with the thought of saving money on grocery store eggs and/or meat but...
Meyer Hatchery Welcomes Lisa Steele In any realm of backyard chicken keeping, the name and wisdom of Lisa Steele has most likely been shared. Lisa is the creator of Fresh Eggs Daily, a blog and a Facebook page that has quickly grown to include multiple books such as:...
A Chicken Owners Guide To Taking A Vacation It is summer and the time when many of us make vacation plans! Heading to the beach, the mountains, the big city, a day trip for a “stay-cation” or even overseas can make for some great memories and adventures. But when you...
Chicken Math, Explained Whether you are new to chicken keeping or a seasoned veteran, chances are you have heard the term chicken math. Chances are even higher than you have calculated some of your own chicken math, even if you were not aware of it! So what is meant...
