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Poultry
Boredom Busters for the Brooder
Learn all about boredom busters for the brooder! Treats, dust baths, interaction and more! Keep your chicks stress free and happy.
Bald Spots in Day-Old or Young Chicks: Should I Worry?
Brooding can be so much fun, but no one expects bald spots on their chicks! Learn about what causes them, and if you need to worry.
Eggshells in the Garden
Don’t toss those eggshells! Discover simple ways to reuse them in your garden, compost, and worm bin for healthier soil and plants.
Using Poultry in a Regenerative Garden
Discover how poultry can support regenerative agriculture by improving soil health, cycling nutrients, controlling pests, and adding biodiversity. From chicken tractors to cover crops, learn simple ways your flock can help build healthier, more productive soil.
Quail: Which Breed Is Best For You?
Discover the best quail breed for your backyard, homestead, or home. From productive and beginner-friendly Coturnix to flighty Bobwhites, charming Button quail, and unique wild varieties, learn which quail is the right fit for your goals.
Can Using a Chicken Tractor Help Reduce Flock Expenses?
Can a chicken tractor save you money? Absolutely. Learn how a portable poultry pen can reduce feed, bedding, cleaning, and labor costs while providing fresh pasture, pest control, fertilization, and protection from predators.
Tips to Reduce Feed Waste
Save money on poultry feed with simple strategies that reduce waste while keeping your flock healthy. Learn how proper storage, smarter feeding methods, fermented feed, the right feed type, and free-ranging can help you get more value from every bag of feed.
Naturally Growing Treats for Your Flock
Skip the expensive treats and let nature help feed your flock! Discover common backyard plants and wild greens that are packed with vitamins and nutrients your chickens will love—all for free. From dandelions to wild berries, these natural treats are a healthy, budget-friendly way to add variety to your flock’s diet.
Beautiful Chaos When Free-Ranging Your Flock
Free-ranging chickens bring healthier birds, richer eggs, and plenty of backyard charm—but they can also create a little chaos. Discover the benefits, common challenges, and practical tips for letting your flock roam while protecting your garden, neighbors, and peace of mind.
What Your Chicken’s Comb Can Tell You
Learn what your chickens’ combs can reveal about their health, laying status, and overall well-being. From bright red to pale, blue, or blackened combs, discover the key signs to watch for and how daily observation can help you catch potential health issues early.
Standard vs Bantam Chicken Breeds
Trying to decide between bantam and standard-sized chickens? While both make wonderful additions to a flock, they differ in size, space requirements, hardiness, egg production, and cost. This blog post breaks down the key differences to help you choose the best breed type for your space, climate, and poultry goals.
What Poultry Can Teach Children
Raising poultry can teach children far more than how to care for animals. From responsibility and patience to empathy and work ethic, caring for chickens and other poultry offers valuable life lessons that can help children grow in confidence and character.
Processing Day Done? Here’s How to Store Your Chickens
Wondering how much freezer space meat chickens require? Learn practical storage tips for freezing, canning, and dehydrating chicken, plus smart ways to reduce waste and maximize space after processing your birds.
Processing Poultry: Dry Plucking, Wet Plucking, Skinning, or Waxing
Learn the most effective methods for removing feathers from poultry, including dry plucking, wet scalding, skinning, and waxing. Each technique offers unique advantages depending on your equipment, time, and desired results—helping you choose the best approach for your processing setup.
Ordering From Meyer Hatchery: Planning Your Order
Learn our insider tips for building your order and why placing it early makes a difference.
Keeping Chickens Cool When It’s Hot and Dry
Keep your flock cool and comfortable all summer long with simple, effective strategies. From providing fresh water and shade to improving ventilation and offering frozen treats, these practical tips help maintain healthy, happy chickens—even in the hottest months.
Benefits of a Mobile Coop
Mobile chicken coops boost soil health, reduce pests, and prevent overgrazing. They keep your flock healthier with fresh forage and fewer parasites, while requiring less cleaning and offering flexibility—resulting in happier chickens and better-quality eggs and meat.
Why Chickens Might Stop Laying in Nesting Boxes
Why are your chickens laying eggs everywhere but the nesting boxes? From stress and overcrowding to cleanliness, parasites, predators, and even seasonal changes, several factors can influence your hens’ behavior. Learn the most common reasons behind misplaced eggs—and simple ways to encourage your flock to lay where they should.
