by Manda H | May 30, 2023 | Chicken Breeds, Poultry
All About Bantams Curious about those adorable little chickens known as bantams? You might be wondering what exactly sets them apart. Well, let me enlighten you! Bantams, often referred to as “Mini Chickens,” are actually miniature versions of standard... 
by Meghan H | Nov 9, 2020 | Chickens
How Long Does It Take A Hen To Lay An Egg? How Long From Chick to First Egg? You know the saying, “Good things come to those who wait”. When starting with day old chicks one must have a bit of patience as it will be a while before you collect that first farm... 
by Meghan H | Sep 21, 2020 | Chickens, Fall, Winter
How to Ensure a Year-Round Supply of Eggs Eggs at your local grocery store are available 12 months out of the year, so it’s no surprise that the average person might not realize that chickens don’t actually lay eggs January through December. At least not at the rate... 
by Meghan H | Jul 27, 2020 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Poultry Health & Wellness
How To Train Hens To Lay In Nest Boxes You carefully selected your chicks, cared for them for weeks in the brooder, successfully moved them out to their coop when the time was right, and now they are beginning to lay their first eggs. But they are laying them... 
by Jess N | Apr 8, 2019 | Crafts
Meyer Makes: A Chicken Saddle *As an Amazon Affiliate, Meyer Hatchery may earn from qualifying purchases made through links posted on this site. On this episode of Meyer Makes, Jess shows us how to sew a chicken saddle. Sometimes a rooster with a “favorite” hen may...