Meyer Moment: Calcium
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about calcium and its importance for poultry. Calcium is an essential mineral for all growing b…
Day-Old Chicks VS Started Pullets
Today we're talking about day-old chicks vs started pullets! When browsing for new flock additions, most chicken keepers are on t…
Meyer Moment: Heritage Vs Hybrid
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about heritage versus hybrid. As you begin your search for new flock additions you may come acr…
Egg Anatomy
Today we’re talking about egg anatomy! Did you know there are 8 parts to an egg? The fact that chickens lay eggs is fascinating, …
Meyer Moment: Storing Eggs
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about storing eggs. Spring has sprung for many chicken owners and you may be noticing an increa…
The Best Of Egg Layers
Today we’re taking a look at Egg Laying Breeds, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, …
Meyer Moment: Single Hatchling
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about single hatchlings. There are many factors that can affect the outcome of a hatch and ther…
5 Common Brooding Mistakes
Today we’re talking about common brooding mistakes! It’s the first step to raising chicks, and one of the most crucial to ensure …
Meyer Moment: Egg Hatching Myths
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about egg hatching myths. As many chicken breeds as there are in the world, there are just as m…
10 Common Hatching Questions
Today we’re talking about hatching eggs! Hatching eggs for the first time is always an exciting process, but with it comes many q…
Meyer Moment: Blue Gene
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about blue genetics. Chicken genetics are truly fascinating and complex. You don’t have to be a…
Breeding Traits
From Meyer Hatchery it’s The Coop - where we talk all things poultry in hopes of inspiring crazy chicken keepers and educating fu…
Meyer Moment: Incubator Prep
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about preparing incubators for hatching. Hatching eggs is an awe-inspiring process as you creat…
The Best Of Broody Breeds
Today we’re taking a look at Broody Breeds, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, cove…
Meyer Moment: Hatch-Along
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about Meyer Hatchery’s Hatch-Along. Meyer Hatchery hosts an annual Hatch-Along in March, to sha…
The Cost Of Raising Chickens
Today we’re talking about the cost of raising chickens! It’s a common question we hear from new chicken keepers. First, you shoul…
Meyer Moment: USPS Embargo
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about the United States Postal Service Embargo. An embargo is a government order that restricts…
All About Combs
Today we’re talking about combs. No, not the kind you keep in your back pocket (is that still a thing?), we’re talking about chic…
Meyer Moment: Imprinting
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about waterfowl imprinting. If you have ever seen adorable ducklings following their mother in …
Keeping Geese with Hostile Valley Living
From Meyer Hatchery it’s The Coop - where we talk all things poultry in hopes of inspiring crazy chicken keepers and educating fu…
Meyer Moment: Red Chicken Breeds
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about red chicken breeds. In the spirit of Valentine's Day, today we will explore history and f…
The Best Of Poultry Pets
Today we’re taking a look at Poultry Pets, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, cover…
Meyer Moment: Raising Tame Chickens
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about raising tame chickens. Many folks get chickens with the idea of delicious fresh eggs but …
Mountain Woods Farm
From Meyer Hatchery it’s The Coop - where we talk all things poultry in hopes of inspiring crazy chicken keepers and educating fu…