by Marie | Jan 6, 2020 | Recipes, Winter
Oatmeal Flock Breakfast Recipe January is National Oatmeal month! Even though there are differing opinions on the value of giving our hens a warm bowl of oatmeal for a winter breakfast, there’s no denying that it makes us feel better to see them gobble up a treat. We... 
by Marie | Dec 30, 2019 | Poultry Health & Wellness, Winter
Dealing With Frostbite In Your Flock Do you live where the winter temperatures can be extreme? If you do, there is a good chance your flock could be susceptible to frostbite on their combs, wattles, and toes. Unfortunately, a few of us on the Meyer Hatchery team have... 
by Meghan H | Dec 9, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Winter
Cold Weather Chicken Care: A List of Dos and Don’ts You may be wondering how to take care of your chickens during the winter months and if it is going to get too cold for them to keep warm, especially at night. Chickens can handle reasonably cold temperatures... 
by Marie | Nov 25, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Incubating, Hatching & Brooding, Winter
Brooding Chicks in the Winter Months Most people think spring when they think about brooding chicks, but it is possible to brood chicks in the winter months, even if you live where winters are cold. Brooding chicks in December or January means you will have... 
by Amanda H | Nov 18, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Seasons, Winter
The Best Waterers for the Winter Months For those of us who live in areas that experience cold or harsh winters, keeping fresh water available for your flock can be challenging at times. It never fails, when you think you have the best solution for your freezing... 
by Marie | Sep 24, 2018 | Coop Tours, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Seasons, Winter
Cold Weather Chicken Coop Prep The days are getting shorter, football season has arrived and before long winter will be upon us. Is your chicken coop ready? Here’s a list of things I do to prepare my laying flock and their housing for the cold months ahead. Seal up...