by McMurray Staff | Apr 14, 2011 | Chickens, Raising Chickens
One of my favorite tools for containing chickens and ducks is electric poultry netting. This type of fencing goes by several names, such as “electric poultry fence,” “electroplastic netting”, or “electric mesh netting”. One of the...
by McMurray Staff | Apr 6, 2011 | Chicken Breeds
History The exact origins of Naked Necks, or Turkens, is uncertain, but some archaeologists believe they originated in Malaysia and spread from there. The popular name, Turken, comes from the mistaken belief that it was a cross between a turkey and a chicken, but the...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 29, 2011 | Feeds and Feeding
If you have laying hens, we recommend that you give them ground oyster shells. It is best to do this “free choice” by putting the oyster shells in a separate container, so that the hens can take as much as they need. The eggshell for each egg that your hen...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 22, 2011 | Chicken Breeds
History The original Orpington, a Black Orpington, was developed by William Cook, from the village of Orpington, County of Kent, England in the 1880s. In 1886 he introduced the Black Orpington at the Chrystal Palace Poultry Show, and his pullet won the grand prize. To...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 15, 2011 | Raising Chickens
Here is a list of things that affect how well your hens lay eggs, along with suggestions for what you can do to ensure that they lay their best. 1. Lighting Now that Spring is approaching, and the days are getting longer, the hens in my home flock have started laying...
