McMurray Hatchery is a family-owned business that has been serving generations of poultry owners for over a century — and our employees are our family, too. In this, the fourth article in our Meet Our Team series, we are proud to highlight our Office Manager, Audra D, who has been with the company for fourteen years.

The office staff and customer service department at McMurray Hatchery is by far the best around, and Audra keeps everything moving — from managing our knowledgeable staff in the call center to billing to assisting Bud and Tom, she does it all.

 

How many years have you worked at McMurray Hatchery? I have worked for the Hatchery for fourteen years.

What position(s) have you held at the company? I have worked as a phone operator in the call center, in merchandise shipping, chick shipping and am currently the office manager.

Have other family members worked at McMurray Hatchery?  Yes. My son worked here through high school and college, and my daughter works in merchandise shipping.

What is your favorite breed? The Red Star for their big brown eggs.

Do you raise chickens or other poultry? If so, for how long and how many?  Yes. I had chickens when we lived in the country. I always had a lot of different kinds. I usually had forty birds at any given time.

What is your favorite poultry accessory? I always used the galvanized waterers and feeders.

What is your favorite thing about working at McMurray Hatchery? The family atmosphere.

If you had one tip for new poultry owners what would it be? Research how to care for the birds before you order them. Shop our wide selection of books.

What is your favorite egg, chicken, or turkey recipe? My favorite recipe is Breakfast Casserole (recipe below). It is a great way to use up extra eggs.

 

 

Audra’s Breakfast Casserole

 

1 package hash browns

1 dozen eggs

2 cups milk

2 cups ham, sausage or bacon

2 cups shredded cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Grease a 9×13 pan. Put hash browns in the bottom. In a separate bowl, mix the milk and eggs. Add the meat and cheese to the mixture. Pour over hash browns and bake at 350° for 60 minutes.

DID YOU KNOW?

Our knowlegeable staff is always available to answer any question a customer may have, no matter how small. Have a question? Give them a call at 800-456-3280.

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