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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.
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...
Episode 49 The Best of Egg LayersToday 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, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of April, we’re going to dive into the best...
MM 48 Single HatchlingLet’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about single hatchlings. There are many factors that can affect the outcome of a hatch and there may be a time when there is only a single hatchling. Poultry is known for its flock tendencies. So in the best...
Episode 48 5 Common Brooding MistakesToday we’re talking about common brooding mistakes! It’s the first step to raising chicks, and one of the most crucial to ensure your flock has a healthy start. What is brooding? It’s a 6 week period in which you assist in raising...
MM 47 Egg Hatching MythsLet’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 many theories about hatching eggs. Hatching techniques can vary between incubator types and any experienced hatcher...
Episode 47 10 Common Hatching Egg QuestionsToday we’re talking about hatching eggs! Hatching eggs for the first time is always an exciting process, but with it comes many questions. From preparing your incubator to understanding the terminology you have a lot of...
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