Chickens & Poultry

• MMeyer Hatchery Blog2026-10-15✓ Read

  Boredom Busters for the Brooder

  Learn all about boredom busters for the brooder! Treats, dust baths, interaction and more! Keep your chicks stress free and happy.

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• MMeyer Hatchery Blog2026-10-06✓ Read

  Bald Spots in Day-Old or Young Chicks: Should I Worry?

  Brooding can be so much fun, but no one expects bald spots on their chicks! Learn about what causes them, and if you need to worry.

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• MMeyer Hatchery Blog2026-09-28✓ Read

  Hardware Disease in Poultry

  Chickens’ curious foraging habits can put them at risk for hardware disease—a serious condition caused by ingesting metal objects. Learn the warning signs, treatment options, and simple prevention tips to help keep your flock safe.

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• MMeyer Hatchery Blog2026-09-22✓ Read

  Probiotics For Your Flock

  Probiotics can be a helpful supplement for supporting your flock’s gut health, digestion, and immunity. Learn when to use probiotics for chickens—including after antibiotics, during stressful times, when introducing new chicks, and while recovering from illness—and how beneficial bacteria can help keep your birds healthy.

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• FFresh Eggs Daily® | Lisa Steele2026-09-20✓ Read

  5 Best Fall Treats for Chickens

  When your chickens are molting in the fall, they'll appreciate these protein-packed treats! Every fall like clockwork, your chickens will start to drop their feathers.  The timing of the annual molt is tied to days getting shorter. That lack of daylight signals to chickens (and ducks) that it's time to grow in nice new feathers to help them stay warm through the winter. ©Cop

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• MMeyer Hatchery Blog2026-09-17✓ Read

  Eggshells in the Garden

  Don’t toss those eggshells! Discover simple ways to reuse them in your garden, compost, and worm bin for healthier soil and plants.

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