by Manda H | May 23, 2023 | Chickens, Poultry, Poultry Health & Wellness, Showing Poultry
Splash and Paint Silkies: A Guide to Chicken Genetics Have you ever come across chickens with strikingly similar appearances, like Splash and Paint? At first glance you might think that Splash and Paint are the same color variation. I know when I first started... 
by Lauren | May 18, 2023 | Chickens, Ducks, Meyer Hatchery News
Tips and Tricks for Taking Pictures of Poultry Hey there, fellow poultry enthusiasts! Whether you’re trying to capture the cuteness of day-old chicks, the beauty of growing birds, or the majesty of a full-grown gobbler, taking the perfect picture can sometimes... 
by Meghan H | Mar 20, 2023 | Chickens, Poultry
Raising Cornish Cross Meat Chickens At High Altitude This article is written by Crystal B from Colorado. She is a loyal Meyer Hatchery customer and graciously shares her experience raising the Cornish cross meat chicken at high altitude. Thank you, Crystal, for... 
by Meghan H | Sep 26, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Chickens
Breed Spotlight: The Cochin Chicken In the mid-1800s, there was a chicken boom across England and the United States. Many people flocked to own the newest and most exotic breeds available. The Cochin chicken breed was introduced from Japan right in the heat of... 
by Meghan H | Feb 28, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Chickens
Breed Spotlight: Blue Andalusian The Blue Andalusian chicken breed is a hardy and active breed that originated in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. They are wonderful foragers, not prone to broodiness, and are reliable layers of white eggs, so they are a... 
by Meghan H | Dec 13, 2021 | Chickens, Winter
Growing Sprouts For Your Flock In Winter When winter lays a thick blanket of snow on the ground, it hides an excellent nutritional source for your flock. In all other seasons, chickens can supplement their diet with the fresh, green grass in your yard. It’s easy to...