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Dark Feather Broilers – Limited Time Only

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Chris Huseman

Dark Feathered Broilers for a limited time! Check them out: http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/red_ranger_broiler.html

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It’s County Fair Time!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Chris Huseman

Congratulations to Seth Terwelp who was highlighted at this year’s Illinois Adams County Fair. How is everyone else doing this year at the Fair? http://www.whig.com/story/19156348/payson-teen-shares-passion-for-raising-showing-poultry

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Rate our Finalists! – Ends Tomorrow!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Chris Huseman

Rate our 10 finalists to determine a winner – ends Tomorrow! http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/p/mygirl20121

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A bit of history…

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Chris Huseman

Was handed a very cool piece of history this morning. From the Grinnell College Newsletter, Vol. 7, 1928, No.5, it reads “Murray McMurray, (class of 1910) of Webster city, recently shipped nine purebred Bourbon Red turkeys to Ozaki brothers poultry … Continue reading →

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My Girl Photo Contest Announced!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Chris Huseman

My Girl Photo Contest Announced! http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/p/mygirl2012 Send in your best/favorite photo of your hen chicken for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate and other great prizes! We want to see our prized girl and give away some great … 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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Winners of the 2012 Kidding Around with Chickens Photo Contest!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Chris Huseman

Congratulations to our winners of the 2012 Kidding Around with Chickens Photo Contest!  And thank you to everyone who submitted photos – thank you for sharing them! 1st Place         2nd place         3rd … Continue reading →

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Kidding Around with Chickens 2012 Photo Contest Announced!

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Chris Huseman

Let’s get these pictures started, yeah!  We are kicking off our 2012 photo contests with the kids – Kidding Around with Chickens!  We want to see your pictures of your kids and your chickens or other fowl. Photos should give viewers the initial … 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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