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Meet our October Book of the Month. This comprehensive guide covers everything from knife selection and equipment to sanitation, slaughter, butchering techniques, and packaging. Learn the art of home poultry processing with step-by-step instructions and vivid photographs. Get 20% off with code BOTM23 in October, and you'll also receive a free disposable apron with your purchase! Listen in while Jeff shares all about this great reference book! Purchase Butchering Chickens by Adam Danforth Oct...

Thinking about raising chicks this fall? Listen as Jeff and Linda share tips for starting your flock during the fall season! Check out our additional resources to help you with raising fall chicks! Raising Fall Chicks on YouTube Raising Fall Chicks Blog Visit Meyer Hatchery to order your fall chicks! Cold Weather Flock Supplies

September is here and with it comes our Meyer Hatchery Book of the Month. Our pick for this month is Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds by Carol Ekarius. This is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to learn more about poultry breeds or even for children in 4H. This book features over 128 captivating poultry breeds that come to life on the pages. It showcases a variety of poultry, accompanied by histories, distinguishing traits, and vibrant photographs. Get 20% off with code BOTM...

Keeping your flock safe is so very important! Listen as Jeff shares tips for predator-proofing in your coop. Learn about different types of predators, points to keep in mind when building and maintaining your coop, products that help with predator-proofing, and much more! Nite Guard Solar Powered Light - https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Nite-Guard-Solar-Powered-Nocturnal-Predator-Control-Light-p156348593 Nite Guard Repellant Tape - https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Nite-Guard-Repellent-Tape-...

Our August book of the month is another fantastic choice for the gardeners among us. Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook by Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman is a great resource for anyone interested in growing a large portion of their family’s vegetables and enjoys cooking with homegrown produce. If you want to become more self-sufficient and grow a garden, or if you already garden and want to learn more about high-efficiency year-round gardening, Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook is a gr...

The summer heat can bring some unwanted pests into your coop! Listen as Jeff shares some tips for keeping your flock safe, cool, and healthy during the summer! Keeping Your Coop Smelling Fresh - https://youtu.be/5RxrfYKjrpQ External Parasites and Their Treatment - https://blog.meyerhatchery.com/2023/04/external-parasites-and-treatments/ Prozap Insectrin Dust - https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Prozap-Insectrin-Dust-p156348632 Meyer Hatchery Pest Control Products - https://meyerhatchery.com/pro...

We’re excited to feature The Chicken Health Handbook as our July Book of the Month. Authored by Gail Damerow, this comprehensive guide is a must-have for chicken keepers. It covers nutrition, diseases, diagnostic guides, treatments, and more. Order the book in July and receive a free vital pack to support your chickens’ well-being. Don’t forget to use coupon code BOTM23 for a 20% discount at checkout. Listen in while Jeff chats with Gail to learn more about her informational book! Purchase The...

Raising bantams is a fun and rewarding experience! Listen as Jeff shares some insight into bantams from their origin, tips for raising bantams, and why bantams would make a great addition to your flock! Shop our great selection of bantams - https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Bantams-c39349274 Some additional information all about bantams - https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009853472-Bantam-Identification https://blog.meyerhatchery.com/2023/05/all-about-bantams/ https://www...

Placing your order at meyerhatchery.com is quick and easy. Listen to learn some tips for placing your order including checking availability, choosing Marek's vaccination, and more! https://meyerhatchery.com/en/products/Whats-Hatching-c68660004 https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Chickens-c39349237 https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036874911-What-breeds-are-available-for-pick-up- https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038006832-Can-I-Choose-a-Later-Hatch-Date-

Discover the joy of chicken keeping with our June Book of the Month, Chicken Keeping Pure & Simple by Nikki Husted. This comprehensive guide covers everything from researching local regulations to selecting the right breeds and creating a nurturing environment for your flock. Learn about coop design, brooding techniques, feeding, egg utilization, coop maintenance, and more. Get your copy this month with a 20% discount using code BOTM23 at checkout. Don’t miss out on this essential resource for b...

Meyer Hatchery's new Signature Broad Breasted White and Black Turkeys are the best of both worlds. A turkey that grows quickly like a broad-breasted turkey but will be more the size of a heritage turkey averaging 29 pounds for toms and 20 pounds for hens with an ideal processing time frame of 16-22 weeks. Listen as Jeff shares more about these great turkeys! https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Meyer-Hatcherys-Signature-Broad-Breasted-White-Turkey-p504981829 https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Mey...

Finding chick availability on Meyer Hatchery's website is as easy as a few clicks! Listen to learn some tips for searching for your favorite breed's availability at meyerhatchery.com. https://meyerhatchery.com/en/products/Whats-Hatching-c68660004 https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Chickens-c39349237 https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036874911-What-breeds-are-available-for-pick-up- https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038006832-Can-I-Choose-a-Later-Hatch-Da...

Storey’s Guide to Raising Turkeys by Don Schrider covers all aspects of raising turkeys including types of turkeys, feeding, breeding, housing, incubation, and pasture-raising. It is a valuable resource for those interested in raising turkeys. When you purchase the book during the month of May, you’ll also receive a free seed packet with your order! Use coupon code BOTM23 at checkout to receive the Book of the Month at a 20% discount. Listen as Jeff interviews Don, and learn some great informat...

On the podcast today we have special guest Meyer Hatchery Brand Ambassador Swampy Pines Homestead! In 2020 they started our chicken-raising journey with a flock of 10 Rhode Island Red hens from Meyer Hatchery and have grown since then. Learn all about why they started their homesteading journey, and what they have learned along the way. If you would like to follow along with their chicken and other homesteading adventures, follow them on Instagram @swampy.pines.homestead

Homegrown Pantry by Barbara Pleasant is our April Book of The Month pick. This book is a comprehensive resource for learning how to grow a wide variety of different food crops to fill your pantry and freezer. It covers the entire range of food preservation methods, too; canning, freezing, dehydrating, and even fermenting, pickling, and wine-making. This book is particularly useful for determining how many plants or row feet per family member you may want to plant to provide your family with food...

Duck Eggs Daily is the third Book of the Month with Meyer Hatchery! Join Tessa and author Lisa Steele to explore the benefits of raising ducks, her experiences, and the misconceptions about raising ducks with your flock of chickens. Duck Eggs Daily is a natural guide to raising ducklings written by a poultry expert that has the knowledge to support your flock at all stages of life. Order a copy today and use code BOTM23 for 20% off! Duck Eggs Daily by Lisa Steele Lisa Steele Products Waterfowl ...

There is a lot of buzz about commercial poultry feed that can be misleading to both new and experienced poultry keepers. Today, Tessa shares insight on why hens don't lay through the winter, how you can plan for future winters to increase egg production, and what to look for in your flock to make sure they have the perfect environment for laying. Feed Options Explained Poultry Feed Guidelines Different Types of Poultry Feed How the Winter Solstice Effects Egg Laying Why is my Hen Not Laying?

You don't have to be a first-time chicken keeper for this book to be an essential part of your collection. First Time Chicken Keeping by Schneider and McCrea covers all areas of poultry care from before the arrival of your first flock to the maintenance they will need as they age along with solutions for potential problems should they arise. Tessa and Linda go over their favorite parts that contain all the information you need to get started with success! First Time Chicken Keeping Day-Old Poul...

Welcome to our first Chicken Chat of 2023! We are starting off the year doing a little planning for gardening with our chickens. January is a great time to make your garden plans and order your seeds. Listen as Tessa and Jess share their goals for their garden and chickens! Gardening with Chickens Book Free Range Chicken Garden Book Comfy Coop Garden Coop YouTube Video of Chicken Chat Blog: Gardening With Chickens

The Backyard Homesteader Seasonal Planner is the first Book of the Month with Meyer Hatchery! Join Tessa and Jess as they interview the author, Ann Larkin Hansen, about her experiences, how she wrote this incredible book, and what it takes to prepare for farm expansion. The Backyard Homesteader Seasonal Planner is the perfect way to kick off 2023 on the right foot to achieve your goals this year! Order a copy today and use code BOTM23 for 20% off! Book of the Month The Backyard Homesteader Seas...