The Coop with Meyer Hatchery

Latest Episodes:

Meyer Moment: How To Care For Your Flocking During COVID-19 Mar 31, 2020

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Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about how to care for your flock during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Its top of mind for most individuals as the Stay At Home order has been put into effect for many states including Ohio. For homesteads and farms across the United States not only do individuals have to think of their friends and family, but also their flocks! Here are some of our first-hand tips for caring for your flock during the COVID-19 Stay At Home Order.

Poultry Types Mar 27, 2020

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Today we’re taking a look at Poultry Types! Do you want eggs, meat, pest control, protection, entertainment or... the list goes on! In this episode, we provide breed facts to illustrate the differences between dual-purpose, meat and egg breeds for chicken, duck, turkey, goose and guinea poultry types. We also share our personal experience as well as comments from our followers to help in choosing the right breed for you!

In this episode you'll:

Listen To Breed Examples For Each Poultry Type
Her Kendra + Jeff's Personal Experiences
Catch Our Followers Favorites
Learn How To Choose Your Breed by Characteristics

It's important to know that the breeds used to illustrate the poultry type differences in this episode are for illustrative purposes. There are various other breeds that fit these categories as well.

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Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop" and submit your Poultry Pride Story, here!

Meyer Hatchery Hatching Process - Minisode Mar 20, 2020

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This minisode is a little bit shorter than our traditional episodes, as we cover relevant happenings in and around Meyer Hatchery. Today we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how Meyer Hatchery hatches thousands of chicks to fulfill your orders. We chat with Stacey who is a shipping associate, but as you’ll hear wears many hats at Meyer, as she gives us first-hand insight into the hatching process.
In this episode you'll:

Hear How We Collect Hatching Eggs
Catch Our Capacity & Weekly Routine
Learn How We Sex & Sort Chick Breeds
Hear More About Our Eco-Friendly Water Supply

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Instagram Hatch-Along Highlights - Clips of How Meyer Hatchery Hatches Can Be Found Here!
Hatching Eggs

Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop" and submit your Poultry Pride Story, here!

How COVID-19 May Impact Your Backyard Flock Mar 17, 2020

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We interrupt our regular scheduling for a special announcement minisode to discuss COVID-19 and your chickens! The health and safety of our employees and customers is our top priority. Recently we received an influx of questions regarding how COVID-19 may affect your current flock or future poultry orders. Today we have the answers for you along with a link to stay up-to-date on any future developments.
In this episode you'll:

Learn If Covid-19 Can Affect Your Chickens or Poultry Flock
Catch The Latest Developments From The US Postal Service
Hear How Meyer Hatchery Has Changed Their Internal Measures

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Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop"!

Interview: Brinsea Mar 13, 2020

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This week we’re excited to be joined by Pascale, Executive Vice President of Brinsea as a special guest on The Coop with Meyer Hatchery! We dive into what Brinsea offers, Pascale’s personal insight into incubation while raising a flock and discuss Brinsea’s newest product to hit the market. We’ve also partnered with Brinsea to provide our podcast listeners an exclusive offer for the month of March. Don’t miss out on this exciting interview, listen today!

In this episode you'll:

Find What Brinsea Is Known For
Hear Pascale's Personal Insight Into Incubation & Raising A Flock
Catch Her #1 Tip For Incubation Success
Learn More About Brinea's Newest ChickSafe Automatic Coop Door Openers

Product Highlights

Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop" and submit your Poultry Pride Story, here!

Incubation - A Year With Chickens Mar 06, 2020

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Today we’re taking a look at incubation, 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. For the month of March we're going to dive into hatching eggs for the very first time, including incubator set-up, how to determine what's critical during the hatching process, and how to prepare for a successful hatch.

In this episode you'll:

Hear About Kendra + Jeff's Incubation Experience
Learn About Different Types and Functions of Incubators
Hear Some Tips For Candling Eggs
Learn How Meyer Hatchery Ships Hatching Eggs
Catch The Winner For Our Launch Day Giveaway!

Important Links:

Poultry Pick Of The Week: Olive Egger Hatching Eggs
Guide To Incubating
Meyer Hatchery Hatching Eggs Breed Key
Free Hatching Egg Tracker
Meyer Hatchery Hatch-Along
Shop Brinsea In March

Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop" and submit your Poultry Pride Story, here!

March Hatch-Along - Minisode Feb 28, 2020

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This minisode is a little bit shorter than our traditional episodes, as we cover relevant happenings in and around Meyer Hatchery. Today we’re covering our upcoming Hatch-A-Long taking place in the month of March and how you can participate!

In this episode you'll:

Hear What The Hatch-Along Will Entail
Learn How You Can Participate #MHHatchAlong
Catch 3 Tips To Help You Prepare
Find A "Secret Word" For Our Launch Day Giveaway

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Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop" and submit your Poultry Pride Story, here!
*To celebrate launching The Coop Podcast publically, listen for our secret word. Then click the link above (or here), to submit the secret word and enter to win! One Entry Per Listener. Giveaway Ends March 5, 2020. For US Residents Only. No Cash Value. Winner will be announced during our March 6th episode, so tune in!

Before You Begin: A Year With Chickens Feb 17, 2020

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Today we're launching the first episode in a year-long series, A Year With Chickens. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that particular month. We’ll cover everything from the day you set eyes on that fluffball of peeping joy, to laying eggs and beyond. This month we’re going to talk about planning, prep, and everything you need to know before you begin.
In this episode you'll:

Hear How Kendra + Jeff Began With Chickens
Listen To Some Of Our Common "Before You Begin" Questions & Answers
Hear A Brief Overview of the Meyer Hatchery Ordering Process
Catch Our Poultry Pride Story of The Week Submitted by Luke!

Important Links:

Poultry Pick Of The Week: Rhode Island Red
Newcastle Disease Shipping Restrictions
CDFA Statement
Marek's Vaccination
Luke's Story On The Blog!
Meyer Meal Maker

Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop" and submit your Poultry Pride Story, here!

The Introduction Feb 17, 2020

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Meyer Hatchery is celebrating its 35 Year Anniversary, so why not launch The Coop Podcast! This episode is a brief introduction into Meyer Hatchery and what The Coop Podcast will entail.
In this episode you'll: