I started working for Meyer Hatchery over the summer of 2016 and was the first remote team member (I actually live in Missouri!). Since then, I have added an additional 7 team members that are employed year round in 3 different states and are adding on additional team members for our extended chat and email hours during the busy season.
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Meyer Hatchery recently welcomed Josh the Stoney Ridge Farmer for a behind-the-scenes tour of the hatchery. The tour starts with our owner, Karen Meyer and a look at how our setting machines operate to incubate the eggs that hatch all of the chicks. After the eggs are incubated for 18 days, they then move into the hatcher, where the eggs will spend 3 days while the chicks inside make their final preparation for their hatch.
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From October 1-November 30, 2018 for purchases made in the retail store, take 10% off of your entire purchase of supplies* when you bring a canned food item or non-perishable personal needs item.
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Meyer Hatchery is proud to share Lisa’s passion for backyard chickens and has invited Lisa to visit us! Lisa Steele will be at Meyer Hatchery on September 24, 2018 for a book signing of all her current publications, as well as offering an exclusive pre-release of her newest book, 101 Chicken Hacks.
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When I asked Karen what advice she has for anyone wishing to start and run a successful business, she shares solid wisdom. First, listen to industry leaders who have come before you. We can learn much from those who have paved some of the way for us.
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1999 was a pivotal time in the Meyer Hatchery story. The business had grown to a size to where it was obvious to the Meyer family that the hatchery was no longer just “mom’s hobby” and there was a demand for a wide range of poultry that was not being met. The business moved to its current location and new commercial incubators were installed.
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The Meyer Hatchery shipping department is one amazing place! It’s filled with several superheroes that are dedicated to ensuring your birds and merchandise is delivered as safely and as quickly as possible. Filling the role as Wonder Woman, the beautiful Barb B. leads the shipping department team as Shipping Manager. Much like Batman had Robin, Wonder Woman Barb has an
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