Safe Shipping of Birds

Murray McMurray Hatchery works hard everyday to assure the safe arrival of your birds. The postal system is fluid, it is always changing, flights are canceled or rescheduled, truck routes change, and weather is always a factor. One of the processes we use to insure on...

The Self-Perpetuating Flock

Today, I contacted Sally, who is now 80 years old and who has raised chickens off and on her entire life and continuously for the past forty years.  Forty years ago, Sally began with a flock of chickens, most of which she purchased from Murray McMurray Hatchery. It...

Recipe | Jalapeño Cheese Snacks

This is a quick and easy appetizer that is very tasty and uses a lot of eggs. 1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated 8 oz. pickled jalapeño pepper slices 6 eggs, beaten Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease an 8″x8″x 2″ baking pan with butter.  Spread the...

The Chicken Have-More Plan

by Patricia Foreman [This is the first in a series of chicken care articles by guest author Patricia Foreman.] In 1917, a few years before the Great Depression, Murray McMurray expanded his poultry hobby and love for chickens to found The McMurray Hatchery. His...

Easy Oven Pancake Recipe

This is a tasty and easy to prepare breakfast pancake recipe that uses a lot of chicken eggs. Serves 6. 3 tbsp. butter 6 eggs, beaten 1 cup flour 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp. sugar or honey Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Place butter in a...