Episodes

The Meyer Hatchery Fall Hatch-Along is underway! With the right tools and fertile hatching eggs, you can join in on the wonderful experience of incubating chicks at home. Learn how to choose the right incubator for you and ho...

Have you noticed a drop in production yet? Don't wait until it's too late. Preserving eggs for use through winter is easy and convenient. Listen as Jeff and Tessa discuss the options for preservation to help you decide which ...

Guinea hatching eggs have arrived! Discover the beautiful assortments of Guineas we now offer to incubate at home! https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Guinea-Fowl-p156354538 https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Guinea-Hatching-Eggs-c13001...

Gardening with chickens can be a nuisance. Let's talk about how you can use your flock to benefit your garden and what your garden can do for your flock! Must have books for your chicken library: https://www.meyerhatchery.com...

Please join us in welcoming Tessa to The Coop Podcast Team!

Join us as we chat all things turkey. Amanda and Jeff will be covering characteristics, needs, weights, and more. If you are thinking about adding turkeys to your homestead or just want to learn more you won't want to miss th...

Meyer Hatchery is now offering quail hatching eggs. If you are considering trying your hand at hatching and/or raising quail, you don't want to miss this interview! We've brought in qualified quail expert Michael to help answ...

Listen as we take a Meyer moment to share tips and tricks for keeping your flock cool and comfortable during an extreme heat wave. Waterers: https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Waterers-c39622104 Supplements: https://www.meyerhatch...

Today we wrap up our three-part series called Meat Shortages, now what? We welcomed Meyer Hatchery ambassador Elizabeth, with Crossing Creeks farm back to the podcast to talk about their farm's meat bird operation and her pa...

We are taking a midweek Meyer Moment to share some fun facts about bantams and a special announcement you don't want to miss! Bantams- https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Bantams-c39349274 Blog- https://blog.meyerhatchery.com/2022/...

Many of us are noticing the limited or bare meat shelves at the local groceries stores along with the rising costs. What if you were not able to purchase processed poultry at the grocery store? What if it becomes unaffordable...

Meat Shortages - Now What? Interview with Marie of Rusty Plow Farms. Part 1 of 3 Part Series Many of us are noticing the limited or bare meat shelves at the local groceries stores along with the rising costs. What if you were...

Considering raising meat chickens? The number of people wanting to raise their own chickens for meat is continually growing. Join us as we chat about all of the different meat chicken options Meyer Hatchery has to offer and t...

In this episode, we chat with Kelsey Jorissen Olesen who owns and operates Green Willow Homestead, an 80-acre farm in Northwest Wisconsin. She and her husband, Paul, raise dairy goats, pastured hens, and cultivate a diverse m...

Today we are talking about all of the new and exciting things Meyer Hatchery is offering for 2022. Whether you are looking for something unique to add to your flock, or want to try a new poultry type there may be something in...

In this episode, we catch up with Lisa Steele, the well-known founder of Fresh Eggs Daily. Listen as Meyer Hatchery celebrates with Lisa on the release of her newest book; The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook. We are proud to be a G...

AI, also known as Avian Influenza or the bird flu, is something that is always present and continuously monitored by the USDA. Recently there have been increased reports of a Eurasian H5 strain of high pathogenic Avian Influe...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about deviled eggs and the day dedicated to their honor, November 2nd. Sure, it seems that there is a day to celebrate nearly everything but this versatile and delicious variation of eggs cer...

Today we’re all treats and no tricks as we prepare for the 2022 season. It is the time of year when we begin to prepare for what next year will have in store. One of the most coveted days includes our chick release. This is w...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about molting. Molting is not usually a welcome season for chicken owners, as it usually means a mess of feathers, decreased egg production, and bald-looking chickens. But the molting season ...

For many backyard chicken keepers, having a rooster is part of keeping a flock. For new keepers, you could be questioning the addition of one. Despite the stories, you may have heard there are a lot of pros and cons to raisin...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about pumpkins, squash, and all things spice! Fall is officially in the air and the leaves are changing color. Many folks claim Autumn as their favorite season, and if you have ever seen chic...

Today we’re sharing some of the common questions we answered from our trip to the Homesteaders of America conference in Virginia. You may have noticed a brief pause in our podcast production as we traveled over 350 miles to F...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about Fall predators. Predator protection is paramount, to most chicken keepers at any point in the year, but each season brings its own concerns and predators. As the weather cools and leave...