by McMurray Staff | Jun 24, 2015 | Raising Chickens
Most of us reading this article have probably already made the decision to raise chickens and have raised them for at least a few years, but occasionally, questions like this come up, perhaps in the form: Raise chickens? Why would I ever want to do that? to which my...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 24, 2015 | Raising Chickens
Your chickens need to always have access to plenty of clean, fresh drinking water. This is especially important in hot weather when their need for water increases significantly. Problems Caused by Lack of Water Dehydration – When chickens don’t have...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 9, 2015 | Chickens
With summer approaching, you’ll need to help your chickens stay cool, at least in the warmer parts of the country. Unlike humans, chickens don’t sweat, but like humans they depend on evaporation to stay cool – by panting. As they pant, moisture within the chickens’...
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Note: 03/09/2020 – The chick selector has been replaced by our new Chicks Page.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...
