Chickens’ curious foraging habits can put them at risk for hardware disease—a serious condition caused by ingesting metal objects. Learn the warning signs, treatment options, and simple prevention tips to help keep your flock safe.
Probiotics can be a helpful supplement for supporting your flock’s gut health, digestion, and immunity. Learn when to use probiotics for chickens—including after antibiotics, during stressful times, when introducing new chicks, and while recovering from illness—and how beneficial bacteria can help keep your birds healthy.
Save money on poultry feed with simple strategies that reduce waste while keeping your flock healthy. Learn how proper storage, smarter feeding methods, fermented feed, the right feed type, and free-ranging can help you get more value from every bag of feed.
Learn what your chickens’ combs can reveal about their health, laying status, and overall well-being. From bright red to pale, blue, or blackened combs, discover the key signs to watch for and how daily observation can help you catch potential health issues early.
Discover the key supplements that help keep your flock healthy, productive, and thriving. From probiotics and garlic to essential minerals and vitamins, learn which nutrients support gut health, immunity, egg quality, and overall poultry wellness year-round.
Learn why choosing an NPIP-certified hatchery matters for the health of your flock. Meyer Hatchery’s strict biosecurity practices, regular disease testing, and NPIP certification help ensure you receive healthy, high-quality poultry while helping prevent the spread of disease.