by McMurray Staff | Jun 22, 2010 | Chicken Breeds
The White Leghorn originated in Tuscany, Italy (see map below) and is considered a Mediterranean breed. White Leghorns were brought to America in 1853 by ship. Mr. W. Simpson, of West Farms, New York (now a part of New York City) claims to be the first person in...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 2, 2010 | Raising Chickens
Andy Schneider, better known as The Chicken Whisperer, described some of the benefits of raising a backyard chicken flock in a recent Murray McMurray newsletter. I would like to explore some of the reasons for growing chickens in more depth. Raising chickens, like...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 1, 2010 | Guest Articles
by Andy Schneider (the Chicken Whisperer) There are many advantages of keeping a backyard flock of chickens, and you no longer have to live on a farm to benefit from these advantages. For starters, backyard chickens can provide your family with fresh nutritious eggs....
by McMurray Staff | May 27, 2010 | Baby Chicks
Water is essential for any living thing. When starting baby chicks, or any animal, providing water and food are the most important things to ensure their survival. Here are a few tips regarding that will help you get your new baby chicks off to a good start. Tap water...
