Terri is one of our wonderful CSR’s here at the hatchery. She shared with us the joy she’s found in her new flock of Rouen ducklings… We normally don’t have ducklings in the Meyer store, but we had some just in time for Easter. As an employee who had to pass by their brooder, it was hard to resist adding
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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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Following Pay it Forward Day, we thought it might be a nice time to introduce you to a program that allows you to do just that. In 2011 we launched our Meyer Meal Maker program and it’s been a huge success so far. Not sure what a Meyer Meal Maker is? Keep reading. A Meyer Meal Maker is a free baby chick
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A brooder is going to be your baby chick’s first home. It will be a safe, warm place for your chicks to thrive during their first weeks of life. You’ll want to get your brooder up and running a few days before your chicks arrive, that way you’ll have all of the bugs worked out prior to use and more
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And now, the day everyone has been waiting for: MOVE IN DAY! All of the finishing touches were in place. Surprisingly, everything went off without a hitch. No loose hens running around with Meyer Hatchery employees chasing in hot pursuit. First, we had to gather the flocks from surrounding farms where we brood the chicks until they’re through adolescence. Here are
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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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It was time to divide and conquer the new breeder house…literally! Each breed requires its own pen to be sure like varieties are mating only with one another. This house holds 27 breeds, so, we would need enough pens to keep them separate. Down one side, we planned for large pens for our larger flocks, like Easter Eggers, Dominiques, and
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