Episodes

This year we’ve seen a lot of new chicken keepers join the club. Now occasionally you can find me in emails and chats for Meyer Hatchery, and Jeff on the phones. If you’ve had the luxury to chat with us live, we may have warn...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment, to wake up and talk about Better Breakfast Day, happening September 26th! So how did this day come to be? Better Breakfast day originated, during WWI as the United States encouraged citizens, to eat...

On The Coop today, you’ll hear how heritage breed conservation and your backyard flock play an important role in agricultural biodiversity with Senior Program Manager, Jeannette Beranger of the Livestock Conservancy. Now, “he...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about your aggressive rooster. Roosters were born to protect your flock. They are fearless when it comes to predators, but this can be intimidating to us humans. Getting flogged in the back o...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Coop with Meyer Hatchery - where we talk all things poultry in hopes of inspiring crazy chicken keepers and educating future flock owners. Each week we like to take a Meyer Moment to cover re...

Today we’re discussing flying the coop as part of our A Year With Chickens Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that particular month. For the month of Se...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about your hen’s egg-eating habit! Chickens enjoy eating eggs just as much as we do. If you are finding broken or half-eaten eggs in your nesting boxes, it can be incredibly frustrating. Left...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Coop with Meyer Hatchery - where we talk all things poultry in hopes of educating crazy chicken keepers and inspiring future flock owners. I’m your host Kendra and today we have a special new...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about yellow egg yolks! Many people believe that eggs with dark yellow or sunset orange yolks, taste richer and are healthier for you. While there isn’t much scientific research available, th...

Previously we covered poultry abnormalities and now it’s time to talk about eggshells. Have you ever wandered out to the coop for your daily collection, only to find a misshapen, soft, or just strange-looking egg? We’ll cover...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about your nesting boxes! With your hens laying regularly now and egg collection part of your routine, there are a few additions you can make to your nesting boxes to benefit you and your chi...

On The Coop today, you’ll hear how an education in design and engineering, love of poultry, and an entrepreneurial spirit lead Hanns Paul and his Co-Founders to launch Omlet. Growing from coops to chicken keeping accessories ...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment, to talk about how to break a broody hen. Broodiness is great if you’re wanting to hatch eggs. But if you’ve hit your chick limit, you may be faced with breaking your hen, of her broody behavior. Tod...

Today we’re taking a look at laying eggs, as part of our A Year With Chickens Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that particular month. For the month of...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about the moment you and your chickens have been waiting for….the annual Meyer Hatchery Catalog Cover Contest! Enter your best photos now to land the front cover of the Meyer Hatchery 2021 Po...

Today we’re discussing ducks! We thought we would cover some of the basics about raising ducklings from brooding to the coop. Do you currently have ducks in your flock, or plan on adding them? In this episode you'll: Hear Ken...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about how to help your flock beat the heat! Across the country, we’re feeling the summer heat, and your birds are feeling it too. Today we’re going to cover how to keep your poultry safe whil...

This minisode is a little bit different than traditional episodes, as we cover relevant happenings in and around Meyer Hatchery. Sometimes we also interview industry leaders, and today I’m excited to be joined by author Gail ...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about poultry first aid must-haves! Feed and supplements are your first line of defense, but what happens when you have an injury in your flock? We’ve curated a list of poultry first aid must...

The summer season is in full swing and typically the time of year folks are planning weekend getaways or annual multi-week vacations. The planning is complete, bags are packed but who is going to care for your flock while you...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about Salmonella! With your new chicks arriving it is hard to resist cuddling with them, but did you know, improper poultry handling can lead to a Salmonella infection? The CDC and public hea...

Today we’re taking a look at Abnormalities, as part of our A Year With Chickens Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that particular month. For the month ...

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about the Meyer Hatchery Virtual Poultry Show! With local fairs being altered or completely canceled this year, we want to encourage our youth to continue to learn and grow in their poultry k...

This minisode is a little bit shorter than our traditional episodes, as we cover relevant happenings in and around Meyer Hatchery. Sometimes we also interview industry leaders, and today we’re excited to be joined by Amanda f...