by Marie | Apr 5, 2021 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
The Difference Between A Chicken Coop And Run Let’s talk about the difference between a chicken coop and a chicken run. To break it down, a chicken coop is a house for your chickens. The coop contains nesting boxes and roosts and can be completely closed at night to... 
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 Elizabeth F | Dec 21, 2020 | Chickens, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Winter
How Do Chickens Stay Warm in the Winter? A common concern from our customers is how to care for their chickens in extreme temperatures. Meyer Hatchery ships chicks all over the United States, so some of our customers live in areas where winter sees well below-freezing... 
by Cameron K. | Nov 30, 2020 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Identifying Predators and Protecting Your Poultry Oh no! You walk to your coop and notice something has killed your birds. The devastation and frustration sets in immediately. What is your next step? Ideally, you will want to identify the predator if possible to... 
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... 
by Cameron K. | Sep 7, 2020 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Fall
Fall Coop Prep Made Easy Hello Fall, Goodbye Summer! Fall not only brings shorter days but cooler weather which is perfect to clean and prep your coop for the new season. Fall cleaning can look very different for everyone as coops come in various sizes as well as the...