by Meghan H | Jan 9, 2023 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Winter
Poultry Winter Waterers Without Electricity For those of us who live where winter means snow, ice, and below-freezing temperatures that occur on a regular basis, we need to have a game plan for how to manage poultry waterers during the frigid, frozen weeks or months.... 
by Meghan H | Jan 2, 2023 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Poultry Health & Wellness, Winter
Supplemental Coop Lighting For Egg Production *As an Amazon Affiliate, Meyer Hatchery may earn from qualifying purchases made through links posted on this site. There is a lot of controversy over using artificial lighting in a coop during the dark winter months. Our... 
by Meghan H | Dec 30, 2022 | Homestead, Seasons
January Book Of The Month: Homestead Seasonal Planner The creative team at Meyer Hatchery is excited to announce our very first book in our new Book Of The Month feature. Our favorite book for January is The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner by Ann Larkin Hansen.... 
by Meghan H | Dec 26, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Turkeys
Breed Spotlight: Broad-Breasted Turkey The broad-breasted turkey is what most people recognize as the classic white Thanksgiving turkey. These turkeys are commonly available in a few different color varieties; white, bronze, and rarely, black. Early History The... 
by Meghan H | Dec 23, 2022 | Recipes
Make Your Own Homemade Eggnog *As an Amazon Affiliate, Meyer Hatchery may earn from qualifying purchases made through links posted on this site. We celebrate Nation Eggnog Day with a recipe. Those of us with laying hens know that using our flock’s farm-fresh eggs for...