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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.
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Kendra's 2021 Favorites
The Coop with Meyer Hatchery
09/07/21 • 4 min
Let’s take a Meyer Moment to celebrate my birthday month, with some of my personal Meyer favorites. While I’d like to tell you this month is all about me, I do have something special in store for YOU! So keep listening.

April Book of the Month: An Interview with Barbara Pleasant, author of Homegrown Pantry
The Coop with Meyer Hatchery
03/27/23 • 27 min
Homegrown Pantry by Barbara Pleasant is our April Book of The Month pick. This book is a comprehensive resource for learning how to grow a wide variety of different food crops to fill your pantry and freezer. It covers the entire range of food preservation methods, too; canning, freezing, dehydrating, and even fermenting, pickling, and wine-making. This book is particularly useful for determining how many plants or row feet per family member you may want to plant to provide your family with food for most of the year.
Listen in while Tessa and Jess chat with this brilliant author.
- April's Book of the Month Blog.
- Shop all Meyer Hatchery Books of the Month.
- Purchase Homegrown Pantry by Barbara Pleasant.

Lisa Steele
The Coop with Meyer Hatchery
07/30/21 • 19 min
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 talking to one of our favorite partners, an author, blogger, tv host, and fifth-generation chicken owner.
From Fresh Eggs Daily, Lisa Steele is here to share about her chicken keeping journey, Meyer Hatchery Exclusive Breeds, and her top advice for new chicken keepers.
Lisa started Fresh Eggs Daily in 2012 with a blog about raising chickens naturally, eventually leading her into ducks and geese as well. Fast forward almost 10 years later and Lisa is preparing to release her 7th book taking you from coop to kitchen. The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook: Over 100 Fabulous Recipes to Use Eggs in Unexpected Ways is set to be released in the Spring of 2022. So how does someone like Lisa start on this crazy poultry-keeping journey? Well, she’s here to tell you.
In this episode you'll:
- Learn About Fresh Eggs Daily
- Catch Lisa's Meyer Hatchery Exclusive Breeds
- Go From Coop To Kitchen With Lisa's Newest Book!
Important Links:

5 Common Brooding Mistakes
The Coop with Meyer Hatchery
03/26/21 • 14 min
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 in which you assist in raising your chicks by helping them regulate their body temperature. In short, you’re playing mother hen! While the basics of brooding are easy to understand there are small mistakes that could be detrimental. So today, we’re going to cover common brooding mistakes in hopes it will help you avoid them this season!
In this episode you'll:
- Hear 5 Common Brooding Mistakes
- Catch Kendra + Jeff's Best Tips For Avoiding Them
- Discover Our Best Brooding Resources
Important Links:

10 Common Hatching Questions
The Coop with Meyer Hatchery
03/19/21 • 21 min
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 terminology you have a lot of learning ahead of you. To help, we’re going to guide you through 10 of the most common questions we receive regarding hatching eggs.
In this episode you'll:
- Here Common Hatching Questions & Answers!
- Find Our Best Hatching Resources
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Meyer Moment: A Look Back
The Coop with Meyer Hatchery
12/15/20 • 8 min
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, we share some bloopers along with a look back at our first year on The Coop Podcast.

Holiday Gift Guide
The Coop with Meyer Hatchery
11/20/20 • 6 min
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 chickens, then you already know chicken-themed gifts are in your near future. So to help you and your family out, Meyer Hatchery has curated a Holiday Gift Guide. Whether you’re looking for something for a friend, family or your flock we have you covered.

NPIP with Ohio Poultry Association
The Coop with Meyer Hatchery
10/23/20 • 8 min
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 representing more than 600 Ohio egg, chicken and turkey farmers. You may be familiar with OPA through their Ohio Egg Marketing Program or Ohio Turkey Council as they work to exemplify the voice of hundreds of Ohio Poultry farmers.
Together with Jenna, we better explain what the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) is and how it can benefit you as a homesteader, breeder or poultry show enthusiast.

10 Things They Don't Tell You About Raising Chickens
The Coop with Meyer Hatchery
09/25/20 • 9 min
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 us live, we may have warned you of a few of these items already. But just so we’re clear, here are 10 things they don’t tell you about raising chickens.
Important Links:
- Friendliest Rooster - blog
- Chicken Health Handbook
- Nesting Box Garden - YouTube
- Boredem Busters - blog
- Chicken Poop Lip Balm
- Kitchen Decor
Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop" and submit your Poultry Pride Story, here!

Winter Poultry Pests and Your Flock
The Coop with Meyer Hatchery
01/23/24 • 15 min
It is a topic no one wants to talk about - pests in the coop! Listen as Jeff talks about different types of pests in the coop during the winter, and how to prevent them to keep your flock safe!
Pests and Your Chickens Blog
Shop Meyer Hatchery's Health and Wellness Products
Winter Dust Bathing Tips
Herbs in the Coop
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How many episodes does The Coop with Meyer Hatchery have?
The Coop with Meyer Hatchery currently has 216 episodes available.
What topics does The Coop with Meyer Hatchery cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Home & Garden, Podcasts, Agriculture, Farming and Homesteading.
What is the most popular episode on The Coop with Meyer Hatchery?
The episode title 'Chicken Chat with Hanns from Omlet' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Coop with Meyer Hatchery?
The average episode length on The Coop with Meyer Hatchery is 12 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Coop with Meyer Hatchery released?
Episodes of The Coop with Meyer Hatchery are typically released every 4 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of The Coop with Meyer Hatchery?
The first episode of The Coop with Meyer Hatchery was released on Feb 17, 2020.
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