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Myers Poultry Team
The Myers Poultry Team represents a family-owned hatchery established in 1988. With decades of experience in poultry operations, broiler management, flock health protocols, and operational grow-out planning, our team provides educational resources to help poultry keepers raise healthy flocks. Articles are written and reviewed by poultry experts with hands-on experience in meat bird and backyard poultry production.
Content is developed using practical poultry experience, grow-out data, and customer feedback from poultry keepers across the United States.
Farm Feature: Farm 57
June 26, 2026
See how Farm 57 raises chickens on pasture in Avella, Pennsylvania. Joel and Megan Dille share their regenerative farming approach, local feed partnership, farm store, and commitment to helping families know the farmer behind their food.
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Chick Sounds and What They Mean
April 10, 2026
Ever wonder what all that peeping means? We go over five common chick sounds and what they can tell you about your chicks, helping you spot signs of comfort, cold stress, or trouble early so you can adjust your brooder setup and keep chicks healthy and thriving.
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The Best Chicken Breeds for Rainbow Eggs
February 25, 2026
In search of the best breeds for a rainbow egg basket? We outline a few ways you can mix and match our egg layers to achieve a beautiful color palette that fits your personality.
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When to Buy Meat Chickens: The Best Months for Reliable Results
February 24, 2026
Wondering when to buy and raise meat chickens? Discover the best months to start broilers, including Cornish Cross, using local frost dates and seasonal weather patterns. Plan spring or fall grow-outs, reduce heat and cold stress, and time chick arrival for steady growth and predictable processing.
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How to Raise Meat Chickens: Breeds, Care, Feeding, and Processing
February 18, 2026
How to raise meat chickens successfully. This comprehensive guide explains broiler breeds, feeding programs, housing options, watering, troubleshooting, and processing timelines so growers can plan effectively and support consistent flock performance.
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