by Lauren R | Aug 31, 2023 | Chicken Breeds, Meyer Hatchery News, Poultry, Showing Poultry
September Book Of The Month: Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds By Published on Our September book of the month selection is a great book for those who are interested in poultry genetics and breeding or may be interested in having a pictorial guide to... 
by Manda H | May 30, 2023 | Chicken Breeds, Poultry
All About Bantams by Published on Curious about those adorable little chickens known as bantams? You might be wondering what exactly sets them apart. Well, let me enlighten you! Bantams, often referred to as “Mini Chickens,” are actually miniature versions... 
by Katie L | Oct 31, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Chicken Breeds
Breed Spotlight: Ayam Cemani The Ayam Cemani chicken originates from the Java island of Indonesia and the word, ayam, directly translates from Indonesian to English as chicken. But before we dive into this breed, let’s get the hard part out of the way first;... 
by Meghan H | Sep 26, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Chicken Breeds, Chickens
Breed Spotlight: The Cochin Chicken In the mid-1800s, there was a chicken boom across England and the United States. Many people flocked to own the newest and most exotic breeds available. The Cochin chicken breed was introduced from Japan right in the heat of... 
by Meghan H | Aug 1, 2022 | Chicken Breeds
Ameraucana Or Easter Egger, What’s The Difference? Blue egg-laying chickens can be a unique and beautiful way to expand your flock and create a rainbow of eggs in your basket, but there is a lot of confusion about how to differentiate between blue egg-laying... 
by Meghan H | Jun 27, 2022 | Chicken Breeds
Breed Spotlight: The Polish Who says chickens can’t be fun AND functional? The Polish chicken is recognizable by its beautiful crest and lays medium-sized white eggs. Believe it or not, the Polish chicken did not originate in Poland. The breed was given that...