Podcast Episodes

Meyer Moment: Single Hatchling

Episode 48

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about single hatchlings. There are many factors that can affect the outcome of a hatch and there may be a time when there is only a single hatchling. Poultry is know…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

5 Common Brooding Mistakes

Episode 48

Today we’re talking about common brooding mistakes! It’s the first step to raising chicks, and one of the most crucial to ensure your flock has a healthy start. What is brooding? It’s a 6 week period…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Meyer Moment: Egg Hatching Myths

Episode 47

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about egg hatching myths. As many chicken breeds as there are in the world, there are just as many theories about hatching eggs. Hatching techniques can vary between…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

10 Common Hatching Questions

Episode 47

Today we’re talking about hatching eggs! Hatching eggs for the first time is always an exciting process, but with it comes many questions. From preparing your incubator to understanding the terminolo…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Meyer Moment: Blue Gene

Episode 46

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about blue genetics. Chicken genetics are truly fascinating and complex. You don’t have to be an experienced breeder or geneticist to know that chicken feathers are …

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Breeding Traits

Episode 46

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’re ta…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Meyer Moment: Incubator Prep

Episode 45

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about preparing incubators for hatching. Hatching eggs is an awe-inspiring process as you create optimal conditions for life to develop and hatch. Mother hens instin…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

The Best Of Broody Breeds

Episode 45

Today we’re taking a look at Broody 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 March, we’r…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Meyer Moment: Hatch-Along

Episode 44

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about Meyer Hatchery’s Hatch-Along. Meyer Hatchery hosts an annual Hatch-Along in March, to share our knowledge of incubating and the joy of freshly hatched spring c…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

The Cost Of Raising Chickens

Episode 44

Today we’re talking about the cost of raising chickens! It’s a common question we hear from new chicken keepers. First, you should know that chickens are probably one of the most inexpensive farm ani…

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago