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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.
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Duck Eggs Daily is the third Book of the Month with Meyer Hatchery! Join Tessa and author Lisa Steele to explore the benefits of raising ducks, her experiences, and the misconceptions about raising ducks with your flock of chickens. Duck Eggs Daily is a natural guide to raising ducklings written by a poultry expert that has the knowledge to support your flock at all stages of life. Order a copy today and use code BOTM23 for 20% off! 


Duck Eggs Daily by Lisa SteeleLisa Steele ProductsWaterfowl Brooding BasicsNutritional Needs of DucksTips for a Duckling's First Swim

There is a lot of buzz about commercial poultry feed that can be misleading to both new and experienced poultry keepers. Today, Tessa shares insight on why hens don't lay through the winter, how you can plan for future winters to increase egg production, and what to look for in your flock to make sure they have the perfect environment for laying. 


Feed Options ExplainedPoultry Feed GuidelinesDifferent Types of Poultry FeedHow the Winter Solstice Effects Egg LayingWhy is my Hen Not Laying?

You don't have to be a first-time chicken keeper for this book to be an essential part of your collection. First Time Chicken Keeping by Schneider and McCrea covers all areas of poultry care from before the arrival of your first flock to the maintenance they will need as they age along with solutions for potential problems should they arise. Tessa and Linda go over their favorite parts that contain all the information you need to get started with success!


First Time Chicken Keeping Day-Old PoultryPoultry Starter KitSmall Order Chick Starter KitPredator ControlIncubatorsHatching EggsAll About BroodingHatching Eggs Tips and TricksWOW! Our Book of the Month flew off the shelves. We are currently out of stock of this book, but, Storey's Guide To Raising Chickens is an excellent alternative!

Welcome to our first Chicken Chat of 2023! We are starting off the year doing a little planning for gardening with our chickens. January is a great time to make your garden plans and order your seeds. Listen as Tessa and Jess share their goals for their garden and chickens! 
Gardening with Chickens Book Free Range Chicken Garden Book Comfy Coop Garden Coop YouTube Video of Chicken ChatBlog: Gardening With Chickens

The Backyard Homesteader Seasonal Planner is the first Book of the Month with Meyer Hatchery! Join Tessa and Jess as they interview the author, Ann Larkin Hansen, about her experiences, how she wrote this incredible book, and what it takes to prepare for farm expansion. The Backyard Homesteader Seasonal Planner is the perfect way to kick off 2023 on the right foot to achieve your goals this year! Order a copy today and use code BOTM23 for 20% off! 
Book of the Month The Backyard Homesteader Seasonal PlannerKindle Version of The Backyard Homesteader Seasonal PlannerThe Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live it by John Seymour