by Marie Nichols | Oct 18, 2021 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Dealing With Rodents In Your Coop *As an Amazon Associate, Meyer Hatchery may earn from qualifying purchases made through links posted on this site. Finding mice or rats in your chicken coop for the first time is a surprise. You may think they are relatively harmless... 
by Cheryl F | May 31, 2021 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Spring Coop Refresh Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping, chicks are pipping and our outdoor projects are stacking up. We’ve all been enjoying a bit of downtime in the winter months and now we are ready to tear up some outdoor projects. At this point, you’ve... 
by Marie Nichols | 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 Meghan H | 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...