by Michelle | Mar 27, 2023 | Meyer Hatchery News
April Book Of The Month: Homegrown Pantry Our April book of the month is an excellent selection for gardeners. Homegrown Pantry by Barbara Pleasant helps gardeners select the best plant varieties and determine how many of each crop to plant to supply a typical family... 
by Michelle | Sep 5, 2022 | Incubating & Hatching
Hatching Egg Issues: Possible Causes And Corrections When cabin fever sets in, we tend to look forward to the days when the sun is shining and new life is emerging around every corner. It’s this time each year when the trusty old incubator comes out to set some... 
by Michelle | Feb 22, 2021 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Poultry Health & Wellness
How To Deter Wild Birds From Your Chicken Coop There is nothing more startling than walking into your coop to a frantic bird flying around. Wild birds, although beneficial for other reasons, are better kept out of your coop. Wild birds carry many diseases along with a... 
by Michelle | Nov 23, 2020 | Gifts, Poultry
Surprise! Why Day Old Chicks Might Not Be The Best Gift Gift giving: the anticipation of the surprise and the reaction of the receiver. Sometimes not always what we hoped for, but it’s the thought that counts. When planning a gift as exciting as live chicks,... 
by Michelle | Oct 26, 2020 | Chickens, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
All About Roosting Bars The time has come to design or build your chicken house and you have all these questions about roosting bars. A basic definition is, an elevated bar or plank for chickens to sleep or roost. Roosts can be introduced as young as 4 weeks, but they...