Monthly Archives: June 2010

Molting Chickens

Posted on June 30, 2010 by McMurray Staff

Molting is a natural process that chickens go through yearly to renew their feathers. When molting, chickens gradually lose their old feathers and replace them by growing new features.  Molting can take anywhere from two to six months to complete. … Continue reading →

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How To Keep Your Chickens Safe, Part 1

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Bud Wood

In our recent survey the number one voiced concern was “How do I keep my chickens safe?” Here are a few ideas to do just that: Your chickens are vulnerable at all hours of the day and night. The biggest … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Making Mobile Hen Houses (Roberts)

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Guest Author

Review of Michael Roberts book “Making Mobile Hen Houses”. Continue reading →

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Pearl White Leghorns

Posted on June 22, 2010 by McMurray Staff

The White Leghorn originated in Tuscany, Italy (see map below) and is considered a Mediterranean breed. White Leghorns were brought to America in 1853 by ship.  Mr. W. Simpson, of West Farms, New York (now a part of New York … Continue reading →

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Why Raise Chickens?

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Guest Author

Raising chickens, like gardening and many other homesteading activities allow us to participate in something that supports and sustains life.  Food is, obviously, essential to life, and …. Continue reading →

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Backyard Poultry Advantages from The Chicken Whisperer™

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Guest Author

There are many advantages of keeping a backyard flock of chickens, and you no longer have to live on a farm to benefit from these advantages….
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