by McMurray Staff | May 27, 2015 | Recipes
In spring and summer, sometimes your chickens may lay so well that it’s hard to come up with ideas for what to do with all the eggs. Here are a few tasty recipes that will help you out: Chile Relleno Casserole – This makes a hearty dinner that’s...
by McMurray Staff | May 26, 2015 | McMurray Hatchery
Note: 03/09/2020 – The chick selector has been replaced by our new Chicks Page. The information below has been retained for historical purposes. With so many breeds and varieties of chickens to choose from, sometimes determining exactly which breed you want can...
by McMurray Staff | May 25, 2015 | Feeds and Feeding
Chickens like to eat table scraps, and most of the leftovers from your meals are safe for them to eat. Table scraps alone don’t form a balanced diet for your chickens, so feed them and moderation and use them as a supplemental treat, not the main course. Most...
by McMurray Staff | May 13, 2015 | Chicken Coops
Roost space depends largely on the size of your chickens — how tall, wide and long they are, from beak to tail. There are several considerations that affect how to position the roost and how much space to provide. If a roost is too close to the wall, the...
by McMurray Staff | Apr 29, 2015 | Chickens, Guidelines, Raising Chickens
For most backyard flock owners, we don’t recommend worming on a regular schedule without first having your flock tested for worms. The test involves a fecal sample, which can be done by a local vet. It will tell you whether or not your chickens have a problem...
