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Season 3

Oct. 24, 2023

October Book of The Month - Butchering Chickens: A Guide to Humane Sm…

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 ...

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Sept. 27, 2023

Raising Chicks in The Fall!

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 YouT...

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Sept. 12, 2023

September Book of the Month - Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry B…

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 …

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Aug. 29, 2023

Predator Proofing in The Coop

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 t...

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Aug. 17, 2023

August Book of the Month - Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook by Ba…

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 port...

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July 25, 2023

Tips for Summer Health Care in Your Flock

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 E...

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July 5, 2023

July Book of the Month - Interview with Gail Damerow Author of The Ch…

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, trea...

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June 20, 2023

All About Bantams!

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 selecti...

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June 6, 2023

Placing Your Order at Meyer Hatchery!

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-...

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May 31, 2023

June Book of the Month - Interview with Nikki Husted Author of Chicke…

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 ...

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May 16, 2023

Introducing Meyer Hatchery's New Signature Broad-Breasted Turkeys!

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 fo...

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May 9, 2023

How to Search Your Favorite Breed's Availability!

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/Wha...

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May 2, 2023

May Book of the Month - Interview with Don Schrider Author of Storey'…

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 i...

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April 17, 2023

Guest Podcast: Brand Ambassador Swampy Pines

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 s...

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March 27, 2023

April Book of the Month: An Interview with Barbara Pleasant, author o…

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 …

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Feb. 27, 2023

March Book of the Month: Interview with Lisa Steele, Author of Duck E…

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 ch...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Feed Concerns With Laying Hens

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 winter...

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Jan. 30, 2023

First Time Chicken Keeping- February BOTM

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 …

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Jan. 17, 2023

Chicken Chat: Planning a Chicken Garden

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 …

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Dec. 30, 2022

Ann Larkin Hansen Interview BOTM 2023

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...

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