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... 
by Elizabeth F | Dec 21, 2020 | Chickens, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Winter
How Do Chickens Stay Warm in the Winter? A common concern from our customers is how to care for their chickens in extreme temperatures. Meyer Hatchery ships chicks all over the United States, so some of our customers live in areas where winter sees well below-freezing... 
by Michelle | Nov 23, 2020 | Gifts, Poultry
Surprise! Why Day Old Chicks Might Not Be The Best Gift Gift giving: the anticipation of the surprise and the reaction of the receiver. Sometimes not always what we hoped for, but it’s the thought that counts. When planning a gift as exciting as live chicks,... 
by Sarah W. | Nov 9, 2020 | Chickens
How Long Does It Take A Hen To Lay An Egg? How Long From Chick to First Egg? You know the saying, “Good things come to those who wait”. When starting with day old chicks one must have a bit of patience as it will be a while before you collect that first farm... 
by Michelle | Oct 26, 2020 | Chickens, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
All About Roosting Bars The time has come to design or build your chicken house and you have all these questions about roosting bars. A basic definition is, an elevated bar or plank for chickens to sleep or roost. Roosts can be introduced as young as 4 weeks, but they...