by Meghan H | May 8, 2023 | Recipes
Poultry Brine Recipe After you’ve raised your meat chickens or turkeys from day one, found the best local poultry processor you could find, or processed them yourself, you’re probably looking forward to that delicious first taste of the meat you’ve raised yourself.... 
by Linda F | Feb 20, 2023 | Recipes
How To Cook Old Birds For Flavor And Texture *As an Amazon Affiliate, Meyer Hatchery may earn from qualifying purchases made through links posted on this site. Sometimes we don’t get a chicken processed at the right age for the best tenderness, texture, and... 
by Meghan H | Dec 23, 2022 | Recipes
Make Your Own Homemade Eggnog *As an Amazon Affiliate, Meyer Hatchery may earn from qualifying purchases made through links posted on this site. We celebrate Nation Eggnog Day with a recipe. Those of us with laying hens know that using our flock’s farm-fresh eggs for... 
by Meghan H | Nov 28, 2022 | Homestead, Recipes
How To Water Glass Eggs Water-glassing your farm-fresh eggs is easy and safe to do at home. It is an excellent alternative to freezing or dehydrating your excess eggs for preservation. Water glassing was invented long before refrigerators were around. With the water... 
by Jess N | Oct 10, 2022 | Recipes
Make Homemade Poultry Bone Broth There is nothing better than a warm cup of homemade chicken bone broth. Bone broth is nourishing, full of great nutrients, and easy to make. With a few simple ingredients, you can make your own homemade chicken bone broth at home. ... 
by Meghan H | Jul 4, 2022 | Meat Birds, Recipes
How To Cut Up A Whole Chicken Many of us enjoy raising our own meat chickens to fill our freezers and feed our families. After you’ve mastered the job of raising your chickens successfully, then either processed them yourself or arranged for them to be processed...