by Linda F | Jan 23, 2023 | Brooding
Brooding Different Poultry Types Together The time for feathered babies: chicks, ducklings, turkey poults, guinea keets, and all the other fun, fluffy, feathered friends is coming. As I wait through a cold, snowy, icy winter, I begin thinking of all the possibilities... 
by Meghan H | Mar 14, 2022 | Ducks
Top 10 Duck Questions Answered Jeff and Kendra sat down on The Coop podcast recently to answer a few of the most common questions we get about raising ducks. When Can I let my ducklings swim? We recommend waiting until your ducklings are at least a week old so that... 
by Linda F | Mar 22, 2021 | Poultry Health & Wellness
My Chicks Are Dying! What’s Wrong? Raising chicks can be very fun and rewarding, but sometimes problems arise. The Meyer Hatchery Help Desk and this blog are great resources for helping you troubleshoot. Here are some helpful quick links on specific topics:... 
by Meghan H | Mar 30, 2020 | Brooding
Why To Not Mix Species In A Brooder Spring will be here before we know it, and what goes great with spring? Baby poultry! If you are like me, you want to take home all of the cute little ducklings, turkey poults, and baby chicks! Before you do though, make sure you... 
by Meghan H | Nov 25, 2019 | Brooding, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, 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...