Where we talk all things poultry in hopes of inspiring crazy chicken keepers
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Together, Kendra and Jeff have worked at Meyer Hatchery for an accumulative 10 years. While their roles have changed, one thing hasn’t. The love of talking chicken. Ask them, and they have a story to tell you. So who better to host The Coop podcast! Get to know Kendra and Jeff in their first podcast episode The Introduction.
MM 53 Spring PredatorsLet’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about Spring Predators. The leaves are unfolding, it’s Springtime! As the temperatures rise and the ground thaws, your chickens are grateful to feel the sunshine on their feathers. While the changes brought...
Episode 53 Omlet CHicken CoopsToday we’re sharing the story of how one chicken keeper’s life changed by an upgrade in their coop set-up. We talk all the time about how chicken keeping is a good lesson in responsibility, and really can be a journey! From little peeps...
MM 52 Chicken NamesLet’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about favorite chicken names. Some pets seem to easily earn their name, by showcasing their personality and other times we need some inspiration. Naming pets goes as far back as ancient times. Revered dogs can be...
Episode 52 10 Lessons Learned From Your Backyard FlockToday we’re sharing 10 lessons learned from having a backyard flock! Ask any chicken keeper and they’ll tell you a thing or two their chickens have taught them. That’s right, the idea of raising chicks vs reality...
MM 51 CalciumLet’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about calcium and its importance for poultry. Calcium is an essential mineral for all growing beings but for your birds, it is a key component of egg shells. There are many sources of calcium for your flock, some obvious...
Episode 51 Day-old chicks vs Started pulletsToday we're talking about day-old chicks vs started pullets! When browsing for new flock additions, most chicken keepers are on the hunt for specific breeds but are stopped in their tracks when they see the breed they want...
MM 50 Heritage VS HybridLet’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about heritage versus hybrid. As you begin your search for new flock additions you may come across terminology such as heritage and hybrid, but what’s the difference? And most importantly what’s best for you?...
Episode 50 Egg AnatomyToday we’re talking about egg anatomy! Did you know there are 8 parts to an egg? The fact that chickens lay eggs is fascinating, but just the egg itself is incredible! For those raising backyard chickens for the first time, you may be taking a...
MM 49 Storing eggsLet’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about storing eggs. Spring has sprung for many chicken owners and you may be noticing an increase in egg production. Eggs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner become part of your weekly menu, but as we all know, you can...
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