by Meghan H | Dec 9, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Winter
Cold Weather Chicken Care: A List of Dos and Don’ts You may be wondering how to take care of your chickens during the winter months and if it is going to get too cold for them to keep warm, especially at night. Chickens can handle reasonably cold temperatures... 
by Marie | Nov 25, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Incubating, Hatching & Brooding, Winter
Brooding Chicks in the Winter Months Most people think spring when they think about brooding chicks, but it is possible to brood chicks in the winter months, even if you live where winters are cold. Brooding chicks in December or January means you will have... 
by Kendra | Nov 21, 2019 | Coop Tours
Branchline Farms Coop Tour Join Amanda from Meyer Hatchery as Brittany from Branchline Farms provides a tour of her coop! Branchline Farms is located in Wellington, Ohio and has the capacity to raise 400 chickens, in addition to Boer goats and show cattle. Branchline... 
by Amanda H | Nov 18, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Seasons, Winter
The Best Waterers for the Winter Months For those of us who live in areas that experience cold or harsh winters, keeping fresh water available for your flock can be challenging at times. It never fails, when you think you have the best solution for your freezing... 
by Kendra | Oct 18, 2019 | Coop Tours
October Coop Tour With Julie Join Amanda from Meyer Hatchery as Julie provides a coop tour! Julie is located in Wadsworth, Ohio with a shed converted into the Chick Hilton, also known as the “Chilton” of chicken coops. Julie stumbled into the life of owning chickens... 
by Sarah W. | Oct 17, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Homestead, Recipes
Festive Fall Treats for Your Chickens When you think of fall you think caramel apples, pumpkin bread, spiced apple cider, and everything pumpkin spice. Include your flock in these fun fall treats with our fall-inspired boredom busters. Enjoy making these 3 treats we...