by Elizabeth F | Apr 12, 2021 | Chickens, Poultry Health & Wellness
Foods To Avoid Feeding To Your Chickens Do your chickens come running when they see you enter their area with food? Chickens like to eat and making sure their dietary needs are met is one of the most important aspects of chicken-keeping. Aside from a complete,... 
by Ashley D | Mar 29, 2021 | Ducks, Poultry Health & Wellness
Common Waterfowl Illnesses and Treatment Having waterfowl and collecting their eggs is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had since I started on this little adventure. Keeping ducks healthy requires taking steps to prevent disease outbreaks from occurring.... 
by Marie | Mar 15, 2021 | Eggs
Chicken Egg Quality Issues From time to time, a hen may lay a weird egg. Often the issue has to do with the quality of the shell and it may or may not be able to be corrected. On rare occasions, an entire flock may have issues with the quality of all eggs that are... 
by Cameron K. | Feb 1, 2021 | Breed Spotlight
Rhode Island Red Vs. New Hampshire Red As a member of the customer service team at Meyer Hatchery, we are occasionally asked to raise poultry for photoshoots, blogs, etc. When asked if someone would be interested in raising Rhode Island Reds and New Hampshire Reds for... 
by Elizabeth F | Jan 18, 2021 | Chickens
Best Chicken Breeds For Foraging & Free Ranging Chickens as a species are natural-born foragers with an instinct to constantly be on the search for bugs, grass, and other tasty morsels in their surroundings. Regardless of breed, chickens will always be happy to... 
by Elizabeth F | Jan 11, 2021 | Chickens, Winter
Broody Hens & Winter The outside temperature is dropping, you are doing the cold-weather preparation for your coop, and then a very determined hen decides she would like to go broody and sit on eggs. This poor hen seems to be oblivious to the chilly temperatures...