by McMurray Staff | Jun 1, 2026 | Homesteading, Quail, Quail
Whether you’re a homesteader or an urban keeper, Coturnix quail are an excellent addition to any farm or backyard. They mature rapidly, providing meat or eggs in just 8 weeks. Additionally, they are extremely quiet and require very little space. When you order...
by McMurray Staff | Feb 13, 2026 | Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Featured, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Interviews
Every chicken keeper has a list of “things I wish I’d known” before getting those first chickens. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask for her top tips for new chicken keepers. What is your top tip for...
by McMurray Staff | Feb 16, 2025 | Backyard Chickens, Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Featured, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles
The terms “autosex chickens” and “sex link chickens” are often used mistakenly used interchangeably. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her to explain the difference between autosex...
by McMurray Staff | Dec 7, 2023 | Contests, Featured, McMurray Hatchery
The 2024 Murray McMurray Hatchery catalog will start landing in mailboxes across the U.S. and Canada over the holidays. Each year’s catalog features photos submitted by our customers. Our 2024 catalog is our most comprehensive issue to date, featuring 132 pages...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 15, 2023 | McMurray Hatchery Customer Stories, Poultry Shows
Since our inception, McMurray Hatchery has supported 4-H and FFA members and clubs, as well as a host of other agricultural organizations, across the U.S.A. — from shows highlighting rare breeds to broiler projects, automatic feeder inventions, and even livestock...
