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The Coop with Meyer Hatchery

The Coop with Meyer Hatchery

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. The Coop also offers a new view on behind-the-scenes with Meyer Hatchery and features minisode interviews with industry leaders.

Recent Episodes

March 8, 2024

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

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 p…
Feb. 27, 2024

How to Brood Waterfowl!

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…
Feb. 20, 2024

A Waterfowl Chat with Lisa Steele!

Here at Meyer Hatchery during the month of February, we are celebrating our love of waterfowl! Listen as Meagan interviews Lisa Steele all about her experience with waterfowl. Learn some of Lisa's favorite tips for brooding,…
Feb. 13, 2024

Adding Waterfowl to Your Flock!

Are you looking to add some waterfowl to your flock? Listen as Linda shares all about waterfowl, and what you need to consider when adding them to your flock. Waterfowl can make a great addition to any farm! Wonderful Waterf…
Feb. 6, 2024

February Bird of the Month - Marans!

Listen as Linda shares all about our Bird of the Month - Marans! The Marans is a favorite chicken breed among backyard poultry keepers, and Meyer Hatchery offers eight color variations, including both popular favorites and r…
Jan. 23, 2024

Winter Poultry Pests and Your Flock

It is a topic no one wants to talk about - pests in the coop! Listen as Jeff talks about different types of pests in the coop during the winter, and how to prevent them to keep your flock safe! Pests and Your Chickens Blog S…

About the Hosts

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Jeff

Podcast Host

Jeff has been with Meyer Hatchery for nearly 10 years, but his poultry experience spans multiple decades. Keeping and showing all sorts of birds was a family affair for Jeff, wife, and his 5 kids, as they traveled around to midwest poultry events. His many years of experience have earned Jeff the status of semi-retired as he now enjoys traveling, ocean activities, and visiting his family.

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Linda

Podcast Co-Host

Linda is a mother to 3 lovely adult children and recently welcomed a chicken-loving daughter-in-law into the family, a beautiful, floppy-eared dog, chickens, ducks, guineas and turkeys. She enjoys learning about regenerative agriculture and is fascinated as she learns more about soil science. She also enjoys a seemingly always expanding garden and making great use of soiled coop bedding in the garden or compost bins. She has been with Meyer Hatchery for nearly 6 years and loves her job.