by McMurray Staff | Mar 31, 2015 | Chicken Breeds
Below is a list of our top egg laying chickens. 1. Pearl White Leghorns These are excellent layers of large, white eggs. Pearl White Leghorns are our most prolific layers. They also have an excellent feed conversion ratio, which helps to keep down the feed costs...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 18, 2015 | Chickens
Introduction There are several different ways to begin raising chickens. If you want hens that will begin producing eggs very soon, you can start with started pullets. If you aren’t in as much of a hurry and want to take part in raising them to laying age...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 18, 2015 | Chicken Breeds
History Barred rocks were developed in New England in the 1800s. The Barred Rock entered the standard in 1874. The exact heritage of the Barred Rock is slightly unclear, as several people have claimed credit for developing the breed. Barred Rocks appear to have been...
by McMurray Staff | Dec 29, 2014 | Miscellaneous
We certainly hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and we look forward to another wonderful New Year! Don’t forget to start your Murray McMurray Hatchery online wish list so you can plan appropriately for 2015!