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2025 Spring Chick Breeds!
It’s that time of the year again, chick pre-order is available now! Featuring customer favorites like Easter Eggers & Buff Orpingtons; plus some new breeds, like Copper Maran and Splash Wyandottes! Learn all about the breeds we’ll be offering and when you can see them in store!
Grass Seed 101: The Basics
With the Fall season rolling in, it’s the perfect time to re-seed, or even fertilize your lawn! But what kind of seed should you get, and what should you do to prep? With our wide selection and expertise, we’ll help you explore your options on what works best for you and your lawn!
Mother’s Day at O.K. Hatchery
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start cracking down on what to do to show your love and appreciation. Ditch the week-long bouquets this year and aim for a season long garden full of luscious plants that you and your neighbors will enjoy! Or check out a ton more gift ideas that we offer in-store!
How To: Raising Chicks & Chickens
Baby chicks have been sold out and are coming soon to O.K. Hatchery! Learn the basics on what supplies you’ll need, how to start, and much more!
Squirrel Proofing 101: for Feed & Garden
Squirrels…despite their cuteness they can be quite the nuisance! You didn’t spend all that money on seed, feeders, and plants just for them to make it theirs! Take control of your garden and feeders, without causing WWIII, using these safe methods!
Our Cats: A Brief History!
Here at OK Hatchery we love our cats! Get to know all the fun facts and the history of all of our past and present kitty friends, while enjoying their adorable photos too!
Seed Starting: a New Year’s Guide!
With the New Year comes new crops! Learn all about seed starting: what to grow, when to grow it, and what to base it off of! Find out what materials we have in store to help you start your own seeds this year!
DIY Snowman Sock!
A fun holiday craft that anyone will enjoy! In just 6 simple steps, you could make your own DIY snowman sock and keep the kids busy!
Bird Seed 101: What You Should Know!
Learn all about the different types of bird seed we have to offer and the pro’s and con’s! If you’re trying to attract a certain bird, this article is for you!
Christmas at O.K. Hatchery!
It’s Christmas time at OK Hatchery and we’ve got lots to share! Read about all of the cool things we have in stock this year and learn more about our new pop-up Christmas shop!
#TuesdayTalk: Part I
We're starting a short series called #TuesdayTalk, where Ronald Krieger (one of our owners) shares his thoughts/memories on O.K. Hatchery! For our first week, Ronald Krieger shares what O.K. Hatchery means to him:
#TuesdayTalk: Part II
It’s time for #TuesdayTalk, where Ronald Krieger shares his thoughts and memories on his families business O.K. Hatchery! This week Ronald Krieger talks about his favorite memory about the store:
#TuesdayTalk: Part III
It’s #TuesdayTalk, where Ronald Krieger shares his thoughts and memories on O.K. Hatchery. This week Ronald shares what the best part about working in Kirkwood is…
#TuesdayTalk: Part IIII
It's the grand finale of #TuesdayTalk, where Ronald Krieger shares his thoughts and memories on O.K. Hatchery! But firstly, a HUGE thank you to all of our supportive customers who shared and enjoyed this short series! Without you, we wouldn't be here today and we greatly appreciate your business! We would love to hear your favorite memories or stories about our business!