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Winter Poultry Tips

Stay ahead of winter challenges with our expert tips and essential supplies. Discover boredom busters, cold weather must-haves, our top advice, and explore our cold-hardy breeds. Tackle winter confidently with Meyer Hatchery.

Winter Chicken Boredom Busters

Winter Boredom Busters

During the winter, it is important to give your chickens some ways to keep the Winter boredom at bay. We have some great winter boredom ideas.

Winter Chicken Keeping Tips Chicken in Snow

Winter Poultry Care

Learn about what’s important to consider for winter poultry care. All things winter poultry care: heat, housing, nutrition, and more.

Winter Supplies

Cold Weather Supplies

Keeping chickens in winter has its challenges, and Meyer Hatchery has the poultry-keeping supplies that you need if you live where winter means freezing. Shop for heated waterers, flock boredom activities, treats, and more.

Book Recommendations from Meyer Hatchery
Little Homesteader A Winter Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and Wisdom
The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner What to Do & When to Do It in the Garden, Orchard, Barn, Pasture & Equipment Shed

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Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds

Columbian Wyandotte Chicken Meyer Hatchery
Cream Legbar Chicken Meyer Hatchery
Delaware Chicken Meyer Hatchery
Splash Ameraucana Chicken Meyer Hatchery
Salmon Faverolles Chicken Meyer Hatchery
Easter Egger Chicken Meyer Hatchery

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Meyer Hatchery Winter YouTube Videos

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Meyer Hatchery Winter Blog Posts

Check out all of our blog posts for all things winter. We have tips for every part of winter flock care. If there is another topic you would like to see, please reach out!

How To Be Successful With The Deep Litter Method

How To Be Successful With The Deep Litter Method

The Deep Litter Method can be a low-maintenance way to manage your chicken coop—but it isn’t foolproof. Learn why moisture, poor ventilation, and the wrong bedding can cause problems, plus simple tips to make deep litter work for your flock.

Raising Chicks In The Winter

Raising Chicks In The Winter

Thinking about starting chicks in the winter? You can absolutely do it—with the right setup! With some planning, patience, and a little creativity (like hot water jugs or a heat plate), your winter chicks will thrive and be ready to join the flock by spring!

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Meyer Hatchery Winter Help Desk Articles

If you haven’t already, don’t miss out on visiting the Meyer Hatchery Help Desk. We have topics on all things winter poultry care and great resources on other poultry too. You’re sure to learn something new!

Do I need a Heat Source in the winter? Meyer Hatchery Help Desk
Do I Need A Light In My Coop? Meyer Hatchery Help Desk
How Much Rooster Space Do I Need? Meyer Hatchery Help Desk Article

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Meyer Hatchery Winter Supplies

Automatic Electric Heater Base

Vet Rx

Treat Ball

Green Goo Animal First Aid Salve

Traditional Floating Heated
De-Icer

Sideways Sipper Insulated Water Cooler

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8-quart rubber pan

Feeder Rain Shield

Plastic Tank Heated De-Icer
2-in-1

Peck N Play Ball

Heated Round Bowl

Plastic Heated Bucket

Turf Nest Pad 

Chicken Waterer De-Icer

Heated Nipple Water Bottle