Monthly Archives: February 2011

Cochins

Posted on February 25, 2011 by McMurray Staff

History Cochins arrived in England and the United States in 1845. Originally, Cochins were called Chinese Shanghai Fowl, after the district in China where they originated. Later the name was changed to “Cochin China” and finally shortened to “Cochin”. The … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons To Raise Chickens

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Guest Author

There are many good reasons to raise chickens: 1. Fresh Eggs There simply aren’t any eggs fresher than those that you can get if you raise your own chickens. 2. High Quality Eggs and Meat When you raise your own … Continue reading →

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Shatter Resistant Bulbs: A Potential Danger to Your Chickens

Posted on February 18, 2011 by McMurray Staff

Shatter resistant or safety coated light bulbs are a potential source for toxic fumes that can be dangerous to your chickens and other poultry. There are a number of shatter  resistant light bulbs on the market today. These include heat … Continue reading →

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Rare Breeds of Chickens

Posted on February 9, 2011 by McMurray Staff

The American Livestock Breed Conservancy (ALBC) lists a number of rare chicken breeds.  We carry many of those rare breeds at McMurray Hatchery — below is a list grouped by the ALBC status for each breed.  Each listed breed contains … Continue reading →

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7 Myths about Urban Chickens, Myths 4 – 7

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Guest Author

by Patricia Foreman [This article is part of a series, to read the entire series, visit: 7 Myths about Urban Chickens.] Myth 4. Chickens Attract Predators, Pests & Rodents. Fact: Predators and rodents are already living in urban areas. Wild … Continue reading →

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