The Coop with Meyer Hatchery

Sep 12 2024 216 ep. 12 mins 65
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The Coop with Meyer Hatchery is a place where we talk all things poultry, in hopes of inspiring crazy chicken keepers and educating future flock owners. Together we'll take a more in-depth look at poultry-related care and the questions we commonly hear.

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Egg Production in Cooler Weather

Sep 12 2024 12 mins  
In this episode of The Coop, your new host Blaire is joined by Lauren from the marketing team and Anne from customer service to discuss egg production in cooler weather. Together, they explore the natural reasons hens slow down during fall and winter and share practical tips on how to keep them laying. From the impact of shorter daylight hours to molting and energy conservation, yo

Keeping a Smaller Flock

Aug 22 2024 23 mins  
Join Jess and Blaire in this episode of The Coop with Meyer Hatchery as they look into the essentials of maintaining a small or urban flock. Blaire shares her journey from managing a large hobby farm in Michigan to a compact backyard setup in Florida. Learn about choosing the right breeds, predator-proofing, and navigating local regulations. Whether you’re new to chicken keeping

A Sustainable Flock

Aug 08 2024 15 mins  
Welcome back to The Coop with Meyer Hatchery! In this episode, Lauren and Kelsey, Meyer Hatchery team members, talk about the importance of maintaining a sustainable flock. Kelsey shares her experiences raising chickens, guinea fowl, and ducks on her Ozarks homestead.They discuss the essentials of a sustainable flock, including the role of roosters, hatching eggs with broody hens o

Chicken Chat with Hanns from Omlet

May 10 2024 45 mins  
In this episode of The Coop, Jess from Meyer Hatchery sits down with Hanns from Omlet to discuss the evolution of chicken keeping and coop design.They explore Omlet and what makes them so special and Hanns shares his thoughts on making chicken coops more convenient and secure with features like automated doors that simplify daily routines for chicken keepers. There is lots to learn

Permaculture Homesteading Chat with author Angela Farraro-Fanning

Apr 24 2024 23 mins  
Welcome back to The Coop with Meyer Hatchery!On this episode our host Linda has special guest Angela Ferraro-Fanning, joining us to discuss her writing and her permaculture homestead in New Jersey. Angela is the author of "A Little Homesteader: A Winter Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and Wisdom."Angela shares her journey into sustainable farming and permaculture, as well as her passio

Talking Turkeys with FowlMouthFarmer

Apr 19 2024 36 mins  
Listen to the latest episode of The Coop, where our guest host Meagan discusses Talking Turkeys with special guest and Meyer Hatchery Brand Ambassador Josh from Fowl Mouth Farmer. We cover topics ranging from raising turkeys to multi-purpose functionality, social media presence, and the finer details of coop aesthetics. Filled with laughter and insightful moments, this episode will

Meyer Moment: April Bird of The Month - Orpington

Apr 10 2024 8 mins  
Join us on the Meyer Moment Podcast as host Linda explores the Meyer Hatchery April Bird of the Month - the Orpington. Learn about this dual-purpose breed's friendly nature, diverse color varieties, and egg-laying capabilities. Don't miss out on this chat with Lauren from Meyer's marketing team and grab a special discount on your next Meyer Hatchery purchase over $50.Subscribe, lis

Chicken Chat with the President of Chickenlandia!

Mar 28 2024 69 mins  
Watch the video podcast here - https://youtu.be/zef8QZN_0x0 In this episode of The Coop, we're thrilled to introduce a special guest, Dalia, the president of Chickenlandia. Join us as we learn more about Chickenlandia and explore the different aspects of chicken keeping. We'll discuss the significance of reconnecting with our food and culture, as well as the joy and peace that thes

Meyer Moment: March Birds of the Month - High Production Layers

Mar 08 2024 2 mins  
Let's take a Meyer Moment to introduce our Birds of the Month: the Barred Plymouth Rock, White Plymouth Rock, and the Rhode Island Red! This month, we're shining a spotlight on these production breeds, focusing on their prolific egg-laying capabilities. Check out more of our High Production Layers here.Join Linda as she talks more about these favorites!

How to Brood Waterfowl!

Feb 27 2024 7 mins  
Are you adding any waterfowl to your flock this year? Brooding waterfowl is such a fun and rewarding experience. Listen as Linda shares tips for brooding waterfowl and get your flock off to a great start! Wonderful Waterfowl resourcesShop Meyer Hatchery's great selection of waterfowl!Help Desk Articles all about raising waterfowl