Category Archives: chickens

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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The Beginning: My Quest into a Life with Chickens

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Chris Huseman

For someone who didn’t grow up on a farm or has had very little experience even visiting a farm, the practicality of owning chickens can seem like a very daunting task.  Owning chickens to some may seem as practical as … Continue reading →

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What Traits Should I Seek in a Broody Hen?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by McMurray Staff

When selecting a broody hen, you want a hen that will be a good setter and a good mother.  Our Facebook fans helped us come up with these lists of desirable traits and behaviors. A hen with good brooding, or … 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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Snakes in the Coop

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Joe Claborn

We were doing the chores late last night. We have two calves that we are bottle feeding until they attach fully to the nurse cow. After the bottle feeding we stopped by to get the eggs. There were hens nesting … Continue reading →

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Using Electric Poultry Netting

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Matthew Pressly

One of my favorite tools for containing chickens and ducks is electric poultry netting.  This type of fencing goes by several names, such as “electric poultry fence,” “electroplastic netting”, or “electric mesh netting”.

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Order Now for 2011

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Joe Claborn

You can now pre-order your baby chicks and other birds for 2011 delivery.  Some of our more popular breeds sell very quickly – order now to get the best selection. Yes – we do count our chicks before they hatch.

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