by McMurray Staff | Aug 2, 2011 | Chicken Coops
Chickens will be happier and healthier if they are let out during the day to forage. At night, they need protection against predators, so they should be kept in a chicken coop or shelter. The proper size of the coop depends on how many birds you have, what...
by McMurray Staff | Jul 26, 2011 | Chicken Breeds
The breeds listed below are our best egg layers. They lay large eggs, and they lay frequently and consistently. White Egg Layers Pearl White Leghorns – Excellent layers of large, white eggs. They are our most prolific layers and have an excellent feed...
by McMurray Staff | Jul 20, 2011 | Raising Chickens
Usually, when one of our hens goes broody, we let her continue to set so that she can hatch and raise chicks. Occasionally, though, a hen will go broody at the wrong time. Maybe we don’t have space for her to raise her young, or the weather is too cold and...
by McMurray Staff | Jul 13, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Here are 10 of our most popular posts and article series from the first half of this year. 1. How to Introduce New Chickens into your Flock (series) Adding new chickens to your existing flock can cause a lot of pecking and harm to the new chickens. This series of...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 29, 2011 | Chicken Coops
Ventilation Easy to clean Clean, dark nesting area for layers Easy access to nesting area Coop size Heating Cooling Aesthetically acceptable Dropping board Easy to move Floor type – open to the ground, or closed? Protection against decay Sufficient predator...
