by McMurray Staff | Jan 5, 2023 | Backyard Chickens, Backyard Poultry, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Poultry Health
When and how to deworm chickens has become a controversial subject among backyard flock owners. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her recommendations on how to deworm chickens as a follow up to her...
by McMurray Staff | Dec 15, 2022 | Customer Profile, Poultry Business
Sonoma County, California is known for its famous vineyards and rolling hills. Just north of Santa Rosa lies Tiffany Holbrook’s urban 15-acre pastured egg farm. Aptly named Wise Acre Farm, Farmher Tiffany is wise beyond her years. She is a powerhouse: a wife, mother,...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 31, 2022 | Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Poultry Health
A familiar issue for flock owners is the possibility that their chickens have worms. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her how chickens get worms and how to prevent worms in chickens. How commonly do...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 27, 2022 | Backyard Chickens, Chicken Coops, Chickens, Guest Articles, Predator Control
There are a variety of snakes you may come across in your chicken coop, though some species may be more welcome than others. There are thousands of different species of snakes, each with unique adaptations. Learning more about them can be a rewarding endeavor for you...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 23, 2022 | Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Poultry Health
When chickens scratch and peck at themselves excessively, you can be pretty sure they are being irritated by external parasites. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her for tips on dealing with external...