Podcast Episodes

Predators - A Year With Chickens

Episode 31

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…

Published on 5 years, 2 months ago

Meyer Moment: Deep Litter Method

Episode 25

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about the deep litter method! As winter approaches, you may be considering using deep litter, in your coop for waste management. If done properly, it can create less…

Published on 5 years, 2 months ago

Meyer Moment: Seasonal Shift

Episode 24

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about the seasonal shift! The autumnal equinox has arrived, meaning fall has officially begun for the Northern Hemisphere. As the season shifts, the sun will begin t…

Published on 5 years, 2 months ago

10 Things They Don't Tell You About Raising Chickens

Episode 30

This year we’ve seen a lot of new chicken keepers join the club. Now occasionally you can find me in emails and chats for Meyer Hatchery, and Jeff on the phones. If you’ve had the luxury to chat with…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

Meyer Moment: Better Breakfast Day September 26th

Episode 23

Let’s take a Meyer Moment, to wake up and talk about Better Breakfast Day, happening September 26th!

So how did this day come to be? Better Breakfast day originated, during WWI as the United States en…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

The Livestock Conservancy

Episode 29

On The Coop today, you’ll hear how heritage breed conservation and your backyard flock play an important role in agricultural biodiversity with Senior Program Manager, Jeannette Beranger of the Lives…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

Meyer Moment: Aggressive Roosters

Episode 22

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about your aggressive rooster. Roosters were born to protect your flock. They are fearless when it comes to predators, but this can be intimidating to us humans. Get…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

Meyer Moment: National Chicken Month!

Episode 21

Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Coop with Meyer Hatchery - where we talk all things poultry in hopes of inspiring crazy chicken keepers and educating future flock owners. Each week we like to take …

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

Flying The Coop - A Year With Chickens

Episode 28

Today we’re discussing flying the coop 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 …

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

Meyer Moment: Egg Eating Hens

Episode 20

Let’s take a Meyer Moment to talk about your hen’s egg-eating habit! Chickens enjoy eating eggs just as much as we do. If you are finding broken or half-eaten eggs in your nesting boxes, it can be in…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago