Everything you need to know to start your flock

Incubating & Brooding

Why to Not Mix Species In A Brooder

by Jessica Sleasman | Mar 30, 2020 | Incubating, Hatching & Brooding

It is important to not mix different poultry species in a brooder. It’s convenient for you but could be dangerous for young poultry.

Hatching Poults With a Broody Turkey Hen

by Amanda H | Mar 9, 2020 | Incubating, Hatching & Brooding, Spring, Turkeys

Amanda has hatched turkey poults allowing a broody turkey hen to set and hatch her babies. Read about the considerations on allowing your hen to set.

How To Check Eggs For Fertility

by Meghan H | Mar 2, 2020 | Incubating, Hatching & Brooding

Despite all the legends and internet hacks, there is no way to truly tell if an egg is fertile unless you crack it open.

Surviving A Power Outage With Young Chicks

by Cameron K. | Feb 10, 2020 | Brooding, Incubating, Hatching & Brooding

One minute the lights are on and the chicks are all snug as little bugs in the brooder. But a storm is brewing and the next minute, just like that, no power! Now, what are you going to do?

Brooding Chicks in the Winter Months

by Marie | Nov 25, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Incubating, Hatching & Brooding, Winter

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 ready-to-lay pullets by April or May. There are a few special considerations you should plan for when brooding your winter chicks, but it can be done.

All About Brooders For Your New Poultry

by Amanda H | Oct 21, 2019 | Brooding, Incubating, Hatching & Brooding

What is a brooder, you ask? A brooder is an area for baby chicks, turkey poults, ducklings and goslings to be given their best start in life. When considering your brooder set-up there are several things to keep in mind.

How to Revive a Weak Chick

by Kendra | Jul 8, 2019 | Incubating, Hatching & Brooding, Poultry Health & Wellness

We do our best to ensure their safety during transit, there are many factors that are out of our control. If your chicks arrive weak, chilled or lethargic here are a few tips to help ensure their survival:

Farmstead Brooding: The Extreme Edition

by Marie | Jul 1, 2019 | Coop Tours, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Homestead, Incubating, Hatching & Brooding, Poultry, Tales from the Coop

In this Coop Tour, Amanda and Marie from the Meyer Hatchery CSR Remote Team, shows us Marie’s Extreme Edition Farmstead Brooding inside a high tunnel.