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Hatchery News, Updates and Information on Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys and Other Poultry2013 Fall Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to our winners of the 2013 Fall Photo Contest!
Poultry: The Gateway Farming Enterprise by Joel Salatin
Note: In his recent book, FIELDS OF FARMERS: INTERNING, MENTORING, PARTNERING, GERMINATING, Joel Salatin describes multi-generational, symbiotic farming opportunities. With the average American farmer nearing 60 years old and half of all farmland slated to change...
DEEP BEDDING ALTERNATIVE FOR CRAMPED SPACES by Joel Salatin
As a passionate advocate of pastured poultry, I have a companion protocol for people who don't have a yard or pasture big enough to accommodate portable shelters. The answer is deep bedding. In general, in a pastured situation, laying hens need a couple of square...
Iowa State Student Chicken Coops
Last week I took a ride down to Ames, Iowa to see the creations of many students from Iowa State University. As reported on KCCI: "Chicken coops designed by new architecture students at Iowa State University are on display. The 20 coops, with names ranging from "The...
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS by Joel Salatin
Today's food and farming system is distinctly segregated. Following the local food tsunami, however, urban and back yard poultry rearing are on the upswing. City poultry ordinances are popping up everywhere, a welcome sign toward self-reliance and better food....
Baked Eggs
There are so many things that Grandparents pass along to us - the many life lessons, the calm gentle suggestions derived from years of experience and the sweet perfections from tried and true experiments in the kitchen. The last category is of course where the baked...
The Perfect Chicken — by Joel Salatin
Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms shares his vision of the perfect chicken in this article for the McMurray Hatchery blog.
2013 Summer Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to our top six winners of this year's Summer Photo Contest Winners!
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Announcing the Murray McMurray Hatchery 2013 Summer Photo Contest!
Announcing the Murray McMurray Hatchery 2013 Summer photo contest!http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/p/summer2013Upload your photos until July 27th!
Guineas and Peafowl Specials! Limited Time/Limited Availability
Guineas and Peafowl can make a great addition to your home! We have a great special on a few assortments of both going on for a limited time! This is a great savings! Three weeks only while supplies last.... Guinea...
Postal Service Proposes Increased Shipping Rates on Poultry
Dear Valued Murray McMurray Hatchery Customer, It has come to our attention the Post Office is requesting a change to the shipment of poultry through the mail. The following link is a copy of the proposal in PDF form or you can read the proposal on-line at the Federal...
“How Do You Chicken?” Video Contest Winners
We just concluded a very fun and entertaining video contest entitled "How Do You Chicken?". I'm happy to announce the three top video winners! Thank you to everyone who submitted videos. If you would like to see all the finalists, check them out at...
2013 Easter Photo Contest Winners!
What an amazing photo contest showcasing some adorable and downright heartwarming photos during this past Easter season. Thank you to everyone who participated by submitting photos and/or rating the photos to determine our winners. Without further delay, here are the...
Where to Begin?
With so many developments and activities going on at Murray McMurray Hatchery it's hard to know where to begin. Our 2013 season has been going very well! We feel so blessed to hear the positive feedback from our thousands of customers as they receive their baby...
Shop Day-Old Baby Chicks
Pre-order day-old baby chicks, ducks, geese, turkeys, and other poultry for the 2027 season!