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: Winter Watering
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about winter watering. In Meyer Moment episode 26 we talked about the various styles of heated waterers. But for first time flock owners navigating cold conditions o…
The Best Of Beginner Breeds
Today we’re taking a look at Beginner 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 January, …
Meyer Moment: Hardiness Parameters
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about the parameters that define heat versus cold hardy breeds. It’s a question we often receive, as customers seek out the magic temperature that deems a breed hard…
Storey Publishing
From Meyer Hatchery it’s The Coop - where we talk all things poultry in hopes of inspiring crazy chicken keepers and educating future flock owners. I’m your host Kendra and on the show today we share…
Meyer Moment: A Look Back
Let’s take a Meyer Moment, to take a look back. As the season winds down, we’ll be taking the holiday season off to enjoy time with family but also finish planning the 2021 podcast season. With that,…
New For 2021
Today we’re here to talk about what’s new for next year! Catalogs are starting to arrive in mailboxes across the United States, so we thought what better time to start revealing all the new and excit…
Meyer Moment: How To Convince Your Spouse You Need (More) Chickens
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about how to convince your spouse you need more chickens! For many of you listening, chickens may be on your urban backyard or homesteading wishlist, but how do you …
A Year With Chickens - The End
Today, we’ve reached the end 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 particular month. For the mo…
Meyer Moment: Determining Hatch Rates
Let’s take a Meyer Moment, to talk about determining hatch rates! The new year is quickly approaching with new availability, so we thought we’d share how Meyer Hatchery determines the number of chick…
Meyer Moment: Thanksgiving
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about Thanksgiving! November is a popular time to talk turkey. In addition to chickens and ducks, turkeys are a popular choice for backyard enthusiasts, homesteaders…
Holiday Gift Guide
Today we’re here to spread some holiday cheer! That’s right, whether you’re ready or not the holiday season is approaching. If you caught our episode 30 on things they don’t tell you about raising ch…
Meyer Moment: Boredom Busters
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about boredom busters for your flock! Every chicken keeper wants their flock to be happy and healthy. If you’re experiencing changing temperatures, shortened hours o…
Meyer Moment: Frostbite
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about frostbite in your flock! If you live in an area with extreme winter temperatures, your flock may be at risk. Chickens are susceptible to frostbite on their com…
Cold Weather Care - A Year With Chickens
Today, we're discussing cold weather care 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: Winter Feed
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about winter feed! The cold is setting in and many of our northernmost states are already seeing snow. If this is your first time raising chickens, you may be caught…
Meyer Moment: Trick or Treat
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk Trick or Treats for your flock during this spooky season! As you prepare for a frightful weekend trick or treating, we’ve compiled a few things you may want to stay …
NPIP with Ohio Poultry Association
Today, I’m joined by industry leaders, Jenna Gregorich, Bird Health Programs Manager for the Ohio Poultry Association. OPA is a non-profit statewide trade organization that found its start in 1948 re…
Meyer Moment: Hen Pecking
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about hen pecking! Pecking is a normal chicken behavior that allows birds to explore their surroundings. But if your hens cross from curious to aggressive pecking, y…
Meyer Moment: Heated Waterers
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about heated waters! As the temperature continues to plummet it’s time to start thinking about your watering set-up. Frozen waterers, hoses, and thirsty birds can ma…
Predators - A Year With Chickens
Today, we're discussing predators 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 particular month…