by McMurray Staff | Mar 1, 2017 | Chickens, Feeds and Feeding, Raising Chickens
Reducing or limiting stress is one of the best things you can do to keep your flock healthy and productive. Similar to how stress affects humans, in poultry it can lead to many problems including: reduced egg production, poor rate of growth and development, and...
by McMurray Staff | Feb 14, 2017 | Chickens, McMurray Hatchery, Raising Chickens
Note: The following article will appear in an upcoming issue of Dirt Magazine discussing Murray McMurray Hatchery’s stance on the mail order chick business. The growth of the farm-to-table movement wouldn’t be as successful as it is today without the mail order chick...
by McMurray Staff | Jan 27, 2017 | Baby Chicks, Chickens, Raising Chickens
Raising chickens is becoming more and more popular with homesteaders, hobbyists, urban farmers, and those wanting to have an organic resource for their eggs and meat. Chickens can also be beneficial in helping to control pests and produce manure for fertilizer. When...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 30, 2016 | Guidelines, Miscellaneous
As the weather turns cold, it is time to start thinking about winterizing your coop so your chickens stay healthy and produce eggs through the colder months. To help you, we have compiled a list of basic winterizing tips. Prevent frost bite of the feet and combs by...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 2, 2016 | Contests, McMurray Hatchery
The 2017 Murray McMurray catalog — our 100th Anniversary catalog — will be extra special next year with a little help from some of our friends who have submitted photos to one of our photo contests. These photos were selected for use in the upcoming anniversary...
