by Elizabeth F | Apr 12, 2021 | Chickens, Poultry Health & Wellness
Foods To Avoid Feeding To Your Chickens Do your chickens come running when they see you enter their area with food? Chickens like to eat and making sure their dietary needs are met is one of the most important aspects of chicken-keeping. Aside from a complete,... 
by Elizabeth F | Mar 1, 2021 | Tales from the Coop
Our Favorite Chicken Names Chicken keepers are a creative and clever bunch of folks and that is especially evident when we name our flocks! If you are on the hunt for some “namespiration” for your feathered friends, look no further! This list of our favorite chicken... 
by Elizabeth F | Jan 18, 2021 | Chickens
Best Chicken Breeds For Foraging & Free Ranging Chickens as a species are natural-born foragers with an instinct to constantly be on the search for bugs, grass, and other tasty morsels in their surroundings. Regardless of breed, chickens will always be happy to... 
by Elizabeth F | Jan 11, 2021 | Chickens, Winter
Broody Hens & Winter The outside temperature is dropping, you are doing the cold-weather preparation for your coop, and then a very determined hen decides she would like to go broody and sit on eggs. This poor hen seems to be oblivious to the chilly temperatures... 
by Elizabeth F | Dec 21, 2020 | Chickens, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Winter
How Do Chickens Stay Warm in the Winter? A common concern from our customers is how to care for their chickens in extreme temperatures. Meyer Hatchery ships chicks all over the United States, so some of our customers live in areas where winter sees well below-freezing...