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Fall in Love with Chickens and other Fowl Photo Contest Announced

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Chris Huseman

Announcing the Fall in love with Chickens and other Fowl Photo Contest! We want to see your favorite feathered friend basking in the Fall season! Upload your photos here: http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/p/fallinlove2012 Six winners will be rated, by you, for a chance to … Continue reading →

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4 Weeks – Bigger Chicks

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Chris Huseman

It’s been approximately four weeks since we got our baby chicks and the change they have gone through has been quite interesting to watch.  I never realized how interesting chickens could be to watch and now I often find myself … Continue reading →

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The First Order

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Chris Huseman

I remember walking a trail in one of our recent trips to the Smokey Mountains, Pigeon Forge,Tennessee to be exact.  The promise of our friends and guides, experienced visitors to the area, was a tremendous waterfall nearly a mile and … Continue reading →

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Shipping Chicks in Colder Temperatures

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Chris Huseman

Around the January to February time frame we get several questions asking whether it is a good idea to ship chicks during the colder months.  This is a valid concern as we ship chicks to all parts of the United … Continue reading →

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Packing Eggs for Safe Shipping

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Chris Huseman

For most of us, getting eggs home from the market or getting them from the coop to the kitchen can be a daunting task.  The delicate nature of the eggs and the promise that some of us seek from them offers … Continue reading →

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