McMurray Hatchery Blog
Hatchery News, Updates and Information on Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys and Other Poultry2010 Chicken Photo Contest Update
The finalist poll for the Best Breed Photo category of the chicken photo contest is now closed. We will announce the winner on Thursday, Dec. 2.
2010 Photo Contest: Finalist Poll
Update: 12-2-2010 The breed photo finalist poll is now closed. To see the contest winner, visit the link below: Contest Winner - Best Breed Photo Original Poll Announcement We've tallied the responses to the semi-finalist poll for the Best Breed Photo category....
Spinach Stuffing Recipe
This spinach stuffing recipe is an old family favorite that is easy to make and goes well with a fresh roasted turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Serves 8-10 people. 3 lbs. frozen spinach, thawed 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 4 tbsp. butter 1 stalk...
Order Now for 2011
You can now pre-order your baby chicks and other birds for 2011 delivery. Some of our more popular breeds sell very quickly - order now to get the best selection. Yes - we do count our chicks before they hatch.
Using the Temperature Sensor on Murray’s Best Chicken Coop Door Controller
Operating the Coop Door in Temperatures Below 20° F Murray's Best Chicken Coop Door controller is equipped with a temperature sensor that does not allow the door to open until outside temperatures are above 20° F. This feature protects your chickens from freezing...
2010 Photo Contest: Semi-Finalist Poll
Update: Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 The Best Breed Photo Semi-Finalist Poll is now closed. The finalist poll will open later this week. Look for details here on our blog. Best Breed Photo The poll for the "Best Breed Photo" category of the Murray McMurray Chicken Photo...
Duck Eggs are ‘Mmmm, Good’
A lot of folks turn up their noses at the idea of eating duck eggs. When I was young, I did too. But if you've never tried them, you don't know what you're missing. We recently asked our Facebook fans what they thought of duck eggs. Over 100 people responded, and...
Why Aren’t My Chickens Laying? | Adding Lights in Your Chicken Coop
Are your chickens laying fewer eggs recently? If you haven't made any big changes to how you're caring for them, there's a good chance the lack of eggs is caused by the shorter daytime hours. Chickens need a full 14-16 hours of daylight each day to lay their best, and...
City Chickens Can Save BIG TIME Tax Payer Dollars! (Part 2)
by Patricia Foreman [If you missed part 1 of this guest article by Patricia Foreman, you can view it here: City Chickens Can Save BIG TIME Tax Payer Dollars! (Part 1).] Here's how it can work. The math is simple, so don't be intimidated by it. Step 1: Chicken Feed A...
2010 Photo Contest Winner
Too Funny for Words The final results are in for this category of the photo contest. The Winner Congratulations to Kristine Jahnke for winning first place in the contest with her photo of their family cat curled up next to a Rhode Island Red hen. As the first prize...
Preparing your Laying Flock for Winter, Part 2
[This is the second part of a two part article. If you missed part 1, you can read it at: Preparing your Laying Flock for Winter, Part 1.] Photo by Sheila Falconer Water Supply Water is important to chickens in cold weather just as it is in hot weather. Be sure that...
2010 Photo Contest: Finalists Poll
Too Funny for Words 10/14/2010 Update - Winner Announcement Click the link below to see the winner announcement for the Too Funny for Words category of the contest: Winner Announcement - Too Funny for Words 10/13/2010 Update - Finalist Poll Closed The finalist poll...
Preparing your Laying Flock for Winter, Part 1
If you have a flock of laying hens, there are several important steps you can take to prepare for the colder weather and shorter days that winter brings. These steps will help you keep your layers in the best health and encourage them to lay well right through...
City Chickens Can Save BIG TIME Tax Payer Dollars! (Part 1)
by Patricia Foreman [This is the third in a series of articles by guest author Patricia Foreman. Her previous articles are: The Chicken Have-More Plan and Chickens: The Mascots of the Local Foods Movement] There are many warm-feathery reasons to keep family flocks,...
2010 Photo Contest: Semi-finalist Poll
Update The polls are now closed, and the 2010 Chicken Photo Contest has ended. To see the winners, visit the link below: 2010 Photo Contest Winners Too Funny for Words The poll for the "Too Funny for Words" category of the Murray McMurray Chicken Photo Contest is now...
Shop Day-Old Baby Chicks
Day-old baby chicks, ducks, geese, turkeys, and other poultry now available for the 2026 season!