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 Linda F. | Dec 8, 2020 | Winter
Frozen Egg Tips and Tricks Here in Ohio, we enjoyed a nice but crazy spring, a hot and dry summer, and for some a colorful fall. But the writing is on the wall for those of us who live in climates with cold winters. Daylight seems scarce and freezing temperatures are... 
by Marie Nichols | Sep 21, 2020 | Chickens, Fall, Winter
How to Ensure a Year-Round Supply of Eggs Eggs at your local grocery store are available 12 months out of the year, so it’s no surprise that the average person might not realize that chickens don’t actually lay eggs January through December. At least not at the rate... 
by Amanda H | Feb 17, 2020 | Poultry Health & Wellness, Winter
Boredom Busters 2.0 Chicken boredom is something you definitely want to avoid within your flock. Boredom can lead to trouble like feather picking, egg-eating, and an overall unhappy flock. If you experience harsh winters, your flock may get “coop fever”,... 
by Marie Nichols | Jan 20, 2020 | Poultry Health & Wellness, Winter
Winter Chicken Keeping Tips When the weather outside is frightful, but you want your hens to be happy and delightful. When they have no other place to go, we must make their coop safe, comfortable while it continues to snow. If you are like me, I start to worry about...