Myers Poultry Blog
Have questions about raising chickens, turkeys, or ducks? We’ve been a trusted source in the poultry industry for over 30 years, so we've learned a thing or two.
From beginner tips to advanced care, our blog covers a wide range of topics to help you raise healthy, happy flocks. Whether you’re raising backyard chickens or managing a commercial farm, we’ve got the insights you need to succeed.
Read to learn more about general poultry care, types of chicken breeds, and farm management!
Chicken Molting: What It Is and How to Help Your Flock
August 25, 2026
Are your chickens losing feathers or laying fewer eggs? It's probably a molt. Learn how long chicken molting lasts, why it happens, and the best ways to keep your birds healthy this season.
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Breed Spotlight: Red Ranger Chickens
August 3, 2026
Learn all about Red Ranger chickens, including their size, growth rate, pasture performance, processing age, appearance, and meat quality. See if this active meat bird is right for your farm or homestead.
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Farm Feature: Footprints Farm
August 1, 2026
Visit Footprints Farm, a 370-acre family farm where pasture-raised poultry, rotational grazing, and regenerative farming work together to restore the land and provide local families with naturally raised food.
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Cornish Cross Week by Week Guide (with pictures)
July 31, 2026
Whether you're raising your first batch or have years of experience, a week-by-week guide can help you track your Cornish Cross as they grow. This guide includes weekly weight ranges, photos, feeding information, and practical tips from placement through processing age.
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Breed Spotlight: Mini Classic Turkey
July 29, 2026
Learn about Mini Classic turkeys, including their compact frame, growth rate, processing weights, pasture adaptability, and how they compare with Broad Breasted Whites.
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