Are you thinking about raising turkeys but don’t know where to start? 🦃

In this special guest episode of The Coop Podcast, we sit down with author Stacey Benjamin to talk all things turkey keeping, from getting started with poults to raising a happy, healthy flock.

We cover the key differences between heritage and broad-breasted turkeys, brooder temperature and high-protein feeding, housing setups, and how turkey behavior compares to chickens (spoiler: they’ve got BIG personalities). Plus, we dive into breeding, brooding, common mistakes to avoid, and what new turkey keepers should know before bringing birds home.

Whether you're adding turkeys to your flock for the first time or just curious about these charismatic birds, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you get started.

Link to Stacy's Book:

An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Turkeys: https://meyerhatchery.com/products/an-absolute-beginners-guide-to-raising-backyard-turkeys

Whether you’re just getting started or expanding your flock, this episode is here to educate and inspire your poultry journey. New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe, leave a review, and send your questions or stories to podcast@meyerhatchery.com.

Don’t forget to place your Meyer Hatchery order! Use code THECOOP at meyerhatchery.com for 10% off your order (one-time use per customer, $50 subtotal minimum).

Are you ready to hatch your own chicks or grow your flock the easy way? In this episode of The Coop Podcast, we compare incubating eggs with raising day‑old chicks so you can choose what’s best for you.

We’ll walk through selecting quality hatching eggs, setting up your incubator, managing temperature, humidity, turning, and the 21-day timeline—including what happens during lockdown and hatch day. You’ll also get brooder setup tips, chick feeding basics, and common mistakes to avoid when bringing chicks home.

Incubation Supplies: https://meyerhatchery.com/products/incubation-supplies

Gro Gel: https://meyerhatchery.com/products/gro-2-max-probiotic

Weak Chick Info: https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023972551-How-To-Revive-A-Weak-Chick

Help Desk: https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

Whether you’re just getting started or expanding your flock, this episode is here to educate and inspire your poultry journey. New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe, leave a review, and send your questions or stories to podcast@meyerhatchery.com.

Don’t forget to place your Meyer Hatchery order! Use code THECOOP at meyerhatchery.com for 10% off your order (one-time use per customer, $50 subtotal minimum).

Are you ready to build your dream backyard flock? In this episode of The Coop Podcast, we dive deep into the top chicken breeds, meat birds, and waterfowl for your homestead. From Barred Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, and Easter Eggers to Cornish Cross, Rainbow Rangers, and Pioneer Broilers, we cover which birds are best for eggs, meat, or dual-purpose use.

We also explore specialty breeds like Cochins, Brahmas, Polish, and colorful Easter Eggers, as well as waterfowl options like ducks, turkeys, geese, and guineas. Plus, get expert tips on mixing breeds safely, understanding temperament, planning housing and fencing, and sourcing healthy, biosecure birds.

Links:

How to Filter Search: https://youtu.be/Viqp2GaSoM4?si=UFLNWyTY6bYXCwOe

Meyer Hatchery Assortments: https://meyerhatchery.com/products/assortments

Pet Nail Care Dremel: https://amzn.to/4anp39l

Whether you’re just getting started or expanding your flock, this episode is here to educate and inspire your poultry journey. New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe, leave a review, and send your questions or stories to podcast@meyerhatchery.com.

Don’t forget to place your Meyer Hatchery order! Use code THECOOP at meyerhatchery.com for 10% off your order (one-time use per customer, $50 subtotal minimum).