by Marie Nichols | Jan 3, 2022 | Poultry, Seasons
A Year With Chickens Follow along with Jeff and Kendra, hosts of “The Coop With Meyer Hatchery” podcast, as they share each month what you need to know for keeping chickens. They discuss things to consider for housing, predators, feeding, and much... 
by Tessa S | 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... 
by Tessa S | Oct 4, 2021 | Fall, Poultry Health & Wellness
High Protein Treats For Your Flock’s Molting Season Fall molting can disrupt your flock’s laying habits, but there are lots of ways to supplement their feed to help their feathers grow back healthy and strong! Not all hens will stop laying during their molt, but... 
by Lynsey F | Sep 13, 2021 | Brooding, Fall
Top 5 Reasons To Raise Chicks In The Fall Most of us enjoy raising chickens year-round, but did you know that there are some advantages to raising chickens in the fall? While we all like the idea of letting our baby chicks out into the world to explore. Spring and... 
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...