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.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 216
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Meyer Moment: Poultry First Aid Must-Haves
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about poultry first aid must-haves!
Feed and supplements are your first line of defense, but what happens when you have an injury in your flock? We’ve curated a list …
Caring For Your Flock While On Vacation
The summer season is in full swing and typically the time of year folks are planning weekend getaways or annual multi-week vacations. The planning is complete, bags are packed but who is going to car…
Meyer Moment: Salmonella
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about Salmonella! With your new chicks arriving it is hard to resist cuddling with them, but did you know, improper poultry handling can lead to a Salmonella infecti…
Abnormalities - A Year With Chickens
Today we’re taking a look at Abnormalities, as part of our A Year With Chickens Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that partic…
Meyer Moment: Virtual Poultry Show
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about the Meyer Hatchery Virtual Poultry Show!
With local fairs being altered or completely canceled this year, we want to encourage our youth to continue to learn a…
4-H Show Prep - Minisode
This minisode is a little bit shorter than our traditional episodes, as we cover relevant happenings in and around Meyer Hatchery. Sometimes we also interview industry leaders, and today we’re excite…
Meyer Moment: Kitchen Scraps
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about kitchen scraps. As the warmer season continues, you’ll often find yourself with an abundance of fresh produce, from your garden, local farmers market, or groce…
Raising Turkeys
Today we're talking Turkey! Talking about turkeys that is. With customers ordering turkeys for 4-H and Thanksgiving, we thought we would cover some of the basics about the different turkey breeds, ra…
Meyer Moment: Poultry Feed
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about poultry feed.
As you begin your poultry journey, you may find yourself in the feed aisle overwhelmed by the endless options. Let’s take a moment to breakdown s…
Ohio National Poultry Show - Minisode
This minisode is a little bit different than traditional episodes, as we cover relevant happenings in and around Meyer Hatchery. Sometimes we also interview industry leaders, and today I’m excited to…
Newcastle Ban Lifted + Biosecurity Tips!
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about Newcastle Disease and the recent quarantine lift in Southern California! After a very long year and half, the CDFA has officially announced an end to the Newca…
Transitions - A Year With Chickens
Today we’re taking a look at transitions, as part of our A Year With Chickens Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that particul…
Meyer Moment: National Rotisserie Chicken Day
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about Jeff's favorite type of chicken, Rotisserie Chicken. In 2015 Boston Market submitted a request to the National Calendar Day folks to deem June 2nd National Rot…
First Saturday Lime - Minisode
This minisode is a little bit different than traditional episodes, as we cover relevant happenings in and around Meyer Hatchery. Sometimes we also interview industry leaders, and today I’m excited to…
Meyer Moment: Meat Chicken Breeds
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about the various breeds of meat chickens. Raising meat birds can seem daunting, especially when faced with which breed is right for you! Today we’re here to give yo…
Gardening With Chickens
The spring season not only brings chick fever but also the desire to get outside and prep your garden beds. While chickens sometimes get a bad rap for scratching up your lawn and landscaping they can…
Meyer Moment: May - National Egg Month!
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about the month of May, National Egg Month! Did you know Ohio is the second leading producer of eggs in the nation? Learn more eggciting facts for National Egg Month…
Coop Considerations: A Year With Chickens
Today we’re taking a look at coop considerations, as part of our A Year With Chickens Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that …
Meyer Moment: Giving Tuesday Podcasts
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday Now, popped up last Tuesday, May 5th in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but sparked a month-long global generosity movement. T…
Interview: Adam Danforth - Minisode Part 2
This minisode is a little bit different than traditional episodes, as we cover relevant happenings in and around Meyer Hatchery. This episode is a special part two continuation from my conversation f…