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Straight to the Source – A Visit to Our Flock Farms

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Chris Huseman

Offering healthy and happy baby chicks doesn’t happen by accident.  In fact, proper care and nutrition to help ensure optimal growth is provided to the source flocks through a dedicated person, years of experience and a genuine enthusiasm about chickens.  … Continue reading →

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My First Hatch – What an Experience

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Chris Huseman

As I peered through the window at the eggs I had a flood of emotion overcome me.  The anticipation of the new chick arrival has been burning inside of me since November as I kept hearing from the long time … Continue reading →

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How to Care For Your Chickens Through the Winter

Posted on November 29, 2011 by McMurray Staff

For tips and information about how to best care for your chickens through the winter, please see these articles on our blog: Keeping the Chicken Water from Freezing Preparing Your Laying Flock for Winter (Part 1) and Part 2 – … Continue reading →

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Feeding Your Chickens Table Scraps

Posted on October 4, 2011 by McMurray Staff

Chickens like to eat table scraps, and most of the leftovers from your meals are safe for them to eat.  Table scraps alone don’t form a balanced diet for your chickens, so you should use them as a supplemental treat, … Continue reading →

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How Can I Get My Hens to Lay in their Nest Boxes?

Posted on August 30, 2011 by McMurray Staff

Sometimes hens lay their eggs on the floor of the coop, which can be a problem because the eggs get soiled from their manure, and the eggs are more likely to get cracked, broken, or stepped on. Hens will also … Continue reading →

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How Much Space Do My Chickens Need?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Matthew Pressly

  Chickens will be happier and healthier if they are let out during the day to forage. At night, they need protection against predators, so they should be kept in a chicken coop or shelter.  The proper size of the … Continue reading →

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Raising Chickens for Our Home Flock, Day 52

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Matthew Pressly

  Our chickens are about eight weeks old. Most of their adult feathers have grown in.  The chickens appear to be about one third the size that they will reach as adults. They are about the size of bantams.

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Raising Chickens for Our Home Flock, Day 34

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Matthew Pressly

Our chickens are about 5 weeks old now.  They are growing and developing well in the chicken tractor…. This article also tells a little about the chicken’s crop and digestive tract. Continue reading →

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How to Introduce New Chickens into your Flock, part 1

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Matthew Pressly

If you’ve ever raised chicks then later added them to an existing flock of mature chickens, then you know that it is often an unpleasant experience. The older chickens peck the newcomers hard. They chase them, and they try to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Your Chickens Run Out of Water

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Matthew Pressly

Your chickens need to always have access to plenty of clean, fresh drinking water.  This is especially important in hot weather when their need for water increases significantly. Problems Caused by Lack of Water

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