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...
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...
Chicken Hand Warmer Winter is here! Don’t let your fingers get frostbitten while you tend to your flock, instead make yourself a set of chicken hand warmers! These chicken hand warmers are perfect for your daily chores or as a gift! To make one chicken hand...
Chicken Breeds that Handle Winter Well It’s winter and your new Meyer Hatchery catalog has just arrived! As you flip through the pages dreaming of your ideal flock, you may find it difficult to create a list of breeds that will do best in your particular climate. Some...
Order Chicks in the Winter? The Advantages of Ordering Your Chicks Early Are you dreaming of adding to your flock? Got a colorful egg layer in mind, or how about giving some meat birds a try? Planning and ordering early will help you achieve the flock of your dreams....
How to Deal with Winter and Your Laying Flock Winter in the northern part of the country can be quite cold. Your laying flock may need a little help from you to thrive during the deepest, coldest winter months. Let’s talk about which breeds are better suited to living...
