by Meghan H | 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 Meghan H | 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 Meghan H | 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 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... 
by Meghan H | 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 Meghan H | 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...