by Staff Writer | Jan 3, 2022 | Poultry, Seasons
A Year With Chickens Follow along with Jeff and Kendra, hosts of The Coop With Meyer Hatchery podcast, as they share each month what you need to know for keeping chickens. They discuss things to consider for housing, predators, feeding, and much more. Before... 
by Marie | Aug 23, 2021 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Fly Control In The Chicken Coop Controlling the fly population in your chicken coop and run is important for several reasons. Let’s take a look at why you need to keep the flies in check and how you can go about doing that. Be a Good Chicken-Owning Neighbor If the fly... 
by Marie | Apr 5, 2021 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
The Difference Between A Chicken Coop And Run Let’s talk about the difference between a chicken coop and a chicken run. To break it down, a chicken coop is a house for your chickens. The coop contains nesting boxes and roosts and can be completely closed at night to... 
by Marie | Dec 23, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Coop Ventilation And Why It Is Important Everyone loves fresh air, poultry included! When chickens (and other poultry) breathe or produce waste, significant amounts of water is released into the air. This moisture-filled air causes humidity, which without proper... 
by Marie | Nov 21, 2019 | Coop Tours
Branchline Farms Coop Tour Join Amanda from Meyer Hatchery as Brittany from Branchline Farms provides a tour of her coop! Branchline Farms is located in Wellington, Ohio and has the capacity to raise 400 chickens, in addition to Boer goats and show cattle. sBranchline...