The Coop with Meyer Hatchery – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 or looking to downsize, this episode offers practical tips to help you succeed with a smaller flock and enjoy the benefits of urban homesteading.

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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 or incubators, and tips for successful incubation. Kelsey also highlights her favorite dual-purpose breeds and sustainable feeding practices, like using kitchen scraps and growing vegetables for the flock.

Whether you're a seasoned poultry keeper or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights on building and maintaining a sustainable flock. Tune in to learn more and get inspired!

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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! 

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Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about feed storage.If you keep a very large chicken flock, or like to enjoy the discount that is usually included with bulk purchases, you likely have multiple bags of feed to store. There are a few things to consider when storing feed including location and temperature.

Today we’re talking about our coop organization checklist. We’ve compiled the essentials into one checklist to help you prepare and organize your coop. Organizing your coop is one small task in chicken keeping that can make a big impact. From efficient coop cleanouts to being prepared when weather or predators strike. This is especially helpful for new chicken keepers, but stay tuned seasoned pros you might learn a thing or two! 

In this episode you'll: 

• Discover The Benefit to Keeping Your Coop Organized
• Hear Kendra + Jeff's Favorite Tools
• Catch Some New Ideas For Keeping Your Coop Well Stocked

Important Links:

• Free Download: Coop Organization Checklist
• MM14: Poultry First Aid
• Use Code THECOOP and receive 20% off your first bag of First Saturday Lime, here!
  
  
  

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about pest prevention and treatment. Chickens are superstars at controlling all sorts of small pests, such as ticks and other bugs, but they can become bothered by others such as mites or parasites. These are naturally found in all chicken-keeping situations, but an overload or infestation is when treatment steps need to be taken.  

Today we’re talking about pest control, as part of our Best Of Series. For the month of June, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for pest control. By early June the entire US is moving into warmer temperatures and with it comes the return of bugs. The flying, squirming, crawling, and downright creepy creatures that most would care to avoid. The breeds and poultry types you choose for your flock can help control the infestation of pests, making your outdoor time and theirs more enjoyable.

At one time or another, you’ve dealt with slugs, grasshoppers, Japanese beetles, ticks, flies, snakes, mice, and or spiders. If you’re looking for a natural solution to help control these pests look no further than your feathered flock mates. 

In this episode you'll: 

• Discover The Best Breeds For Pest Control
• Learn Reasons Why Certain Poultry Types Do Best
• Catch A Few Pest Control Considerations

Important Links:

• Chickens
• Heritage Turkeys
• Guineas
• All Geese
  White Chinese Gosling
  Tufted Buff Gosling
  American Buff Gosling
• All Ducks
  Runner Ducklings
  Muscovy Duckling

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about coop building plans. If you are handy and enjoy DIY projects, Meyer Hatchery coop plans are ideal for creating the perfect home for your flock. We offer building plans for all stages of chicken keeping, including brooders and chicken tractors. Each available as an instant download, purchase a plan and start building today!

Resources:

Chicken Tractor Plans

Hover Brooder Plans

DIY Coop Plans

Today we’re talking about confinement, 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 May, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for confinement. If you’re limited on outdoor space or are looking to start with a small flock, finding a breed that does well in enclosed spaces, can make your flock-keeping journey a lot more enjoyable! 

In this episode you'll: 

• Discover The Best Breeds For Confinement
• Learn Reasons You May Need To Confine Your Flock
• Catch A Few Confinement Considerations

Important Links:

• Bantam Chickens
• MM31: Boredom Busters
• MM11: Kitchen Scraps
  
  
  

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about our newest chick release, a Lisa Steele Exclusive! Meyer Hatchery is proud to once again partner with our friend and fellow chicken enthusiast, Lisa Steele, to bring you Cookies and Cream Day-Old Chicks!

Resources:

NEW! Cookies and Cream Chicks

Steele Eggers

Lisa Steele’s Favorites

EP46: Breeding Traits