Ahhhh the Instant Pot, everyone’s new favorite kitchen appliance. I jumped on the bandwagon and glad I did. Last night I made homemade chicken noodle soup with it. Here is my recipe.
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I started working for Meyer Hatchery over the summer of 2016 and was the first remote team member (I actually live in Missouri!). Since then, I have added an additional 7 team members that are employed year round in 3 different states and are adding on additional team members for our extended chat and email hours during the busy season.
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One of my favorite early chickening stories is that of my then 4 year old son, Bryce, whom I had just put to bed. A few minutes later I hear the screams and I ran in expecting the worst… “Moooooooooom! Sparkles pooped on my pillow!!!!!” For those of you who do not know who Sparkes is, she was a beautiful Silver Laced Wyandotte, the family favorite. So…. what did I do that I never thought I would before owning chickens? I made the house rule: No chickens in bed!
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With Easter coming up this weekend, there’s sure to be your fair share of hard-boiled eggs. A few years ago, fellow team member, Elise, suggested a Deviled Egg contest for the boys. This is a tradition that her family had followed for many years, and has been our family tradition since as well. This year, I reached out to the
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January… When I think of January, I think of the new year, cold, snow, winter, hot chocolate, curling up in front of the fireplace… but did you also know that January was National Soup Month? Well, soup certainly is a nice warm contrast to the bitter cold of the outside. In celebration of National Soup Month, you might want to try one of these favorites from the Meyer Hatchery crew.
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Spring has sprung and chicks are chirping. Tis the season to plan for your new outdoor projects. If you’re considering chickens you’ll need to make some serious decisions about their long-term care. At the top of your list should be the coop. The process of finding the right coop to suit you and your feathered friends is much like house
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Easter is almost here and for many that means it’s time to get creative with eggs. Even if you don’t celebrate, these crafty projects are fun for everyone! Round up your flocks’ bounty and get crackin’. Confetti Eggs Supplies: Eggs, screw, straw, scrap paper, dye. To make: Line eggs in a carton. Poke a small hole in one end of each
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