What Duck Breed Is Best For You? Hi, I am Manda, and I am a part of the Meyer Hatchery Remote Customer Service team. One question I am asked frequently is, “What breed of duck would work best for me?” It is a very good question! Today I want to take you through some...
Options for Processing Your Meat Birds Many homesteaders and small farm owners like to raise their own meat chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry in order to provide wholesome, fresh food for their own use. Let’s discuss the options that currently exist for what...
Heritage Breeds and the Livestock Conservancy: What are They and Why Does it Matter? The last decade has seen a resurgence of interest in preserving the historical genetic diversity of animals traditionally associated with pre-industrial agriculture. Now, more than...
Honey Bees and Poultry on the Homestead Whether you are a beekeeper interested in adding chickens, ducks, geese, guineas or other poultry to your homestead, or you are a poultry enthusiast interested in beekeeping, you might have a lot of questions whether or not it...
Terri Gets Ducks: Tales of a New Duckling Owner Terri is one of our wonderful Customer Service Representatives here at the hatchery. She shared with us the joy she’s found in her new flock of Rouen ducklings… We normally don’t have ducklings in the...
