Breed Spotlight: The Dominique Of the many different chicken breeds available in the United States, the Dominique is perhaps the breed most shrouded in mystery about its origin. The Dominique is reported as being the earliest breed of chicken in US history. The barred...
Breed Spotlight: New Hampshire Red Of the several chicken breeds that were developed in the United States, the New Hampshire Red is often overlooked by today’s modern homesteaders. However, during its development in the early 20th century, it filled an important role....
Oatmeal Flock Breakfast Recipe January is National Oatmeal month! Even though there are differing opinions on the value of giving our hens a warm bowl of oatmeal for a winter breakfast, there’s no denying that it makes us feel better to see them gobble up a treat. We...
Dealing With Frostbite In Your Flock Do you live where the winter temperatures can be extreme? If you do, there is a good chance your flock could be susceptible to frostbite on their combs, wattles, and toes. Unfortunately, a few of us on the Meyer Hatchery team have...
Meyer Meal Maker Chicks Help Feed Our Communities As many of you know, Meyer Hatchery has a program called the Meyer Meal Maker to help encourage feeding our communities. When you choose to participate in this program, you may opt-in to receive a free Meyer Meal Maker...
