by McMurray Staff | Nov 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
There has been a lot of discussion lately about cedar and chickens. We have searched to find chicken and cedar studies by universities or other authorities but have been unable to find any. For years our literature has recommended not using cedar chips as bedding, as...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 14, 2011 | Contests
First Place Rhonda Silva won first place with this photo of her duck ramp. As first place winner, Rhonda won a $100 gift certificate. Here is Rhonda’s description of the ramp: Our Rouens needed a larger pool as they grew, and the new one had 18″ high...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 14, 2011 | Chicken Breeds
Many of our breeds are well-suited for cold climates. Some of the most popular cold hardy breeds are listed below. Breeds that Lay Brown Eggs Rocks – Barred Rocks, Buff Rocks, White Rocks, Partridge Rocks, and Silver Penciled Rocks Wyandottes – Columbian...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 3, 2011 | Contests
First Place Beth Kleinsasser won first place with the photo below of chickens on a Fall morning. As first place winner, Beth has won a $100 gift certificate. The chickens in the photo are Black Stars, Red Stars, and a Rhode Island Red. Second Place Emily Green won...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 27, 2011 | Contests
First and Second Place Michael McLaughlin won first and second place. His first place photo is of a Buff Brahma hen. Michael received a $100 gift certificate as a first place prize. His second place photo is a Silver Laced Wyandotte hen. Michael received a $50 gift...