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...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 1, 2022 | Duck Breeds, Ducks, Featured, Waterfowl
In the fall as our chick season begins to slowly wind down, but duckling season is still in full swing! Next to chicks, ducklings are the next favorite among our customers and a common next step on the road to owning more birds and/or livestock. Ducks lay highly...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | Baby Chicks, Chickens, Featured, Interviews, Raising Chickens
Are you thinking about keeping chickens? Is this your first time ordering day-old baby chicks? While baby chicks are cute and fluffy, it can also be stressful for first-timers. To help alleviate any fears or stress, we asked five experts for their top chick tips for...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 15, 2022 | Chicken Eggs, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Interviews
A common but frustrating issue faced by many chicken flock owners is hens that eat their own eggs. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her for tips on how to prevent or stop hens from eating their own eggs....