by Marie | Jan 9, 2023 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Winter
Poultry Winter Waterers Without Electricity For those of us who live where winter means snow, ice, and below-freezing temperatures that occur on a regular basis, we need to have a game plan for how to manage poultry waterers during the frigid, frozen weeks or months.... 
by Marie | Jan 2, 2023 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Poultry Health & Wellness, Winter
Supplemental Coop Lighting For Egg Production *As an Amazon Affiliate, Meyer Hatchery may earn from qualifying purchases made through links posted on this site. There is a lot of controversy over using artificial lighting in a coop during the dark winter months. Our... 
by Marie | Dec 30, 2022 | Homestead, Seasons
January Book Of The Month: Homestead Seasonal Planner The creative team at Meyer Hatchery is excited to announce our very first book in our new Book Of The Month feature. Our favorite book for January is The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner by Ann Larkin Hansen.... 
by Marie | Dec 16, 2022 | Seasons, Winter
How The Winter Solstice Affects Egg Laying We’ve made it! It’s December 21, the winter solstice. Although I am not a big fan of the shorter day length and winter in general, the dynamics of how our big Earth is put together never ceases to amaze me. Our days will be... 
by Marie | Oct 14, 2022 | Crafts, Fall
Let Your Chickens Carve Your Pumpkin We have an easy and entertaining way to carve pumpkins this fall. Let your chickens do it for you! Pumpkins are a good source of vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and trace minerals, all necessary for a healthy flock. Chickens enjoy... 
by Marie | Jun 13, 2022 | Brooding, Ducks, Incubating & Hatching, Spring, Summer
Caring For A Broody Duck Allowing a duck to sit on eggs and attempt to hatch them can be a fun and educational experience for you. Going “broody” is the term used to describe letting a chicken, duck, or any other type of poultry set on eggs. How to Make A Duck Go...