by McMurray Staff | Aug 23, 2018 | Chicken Eggs, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Interviews
Raising and keeping a flock of laying hens can be very rewarding once you start gathering colorful fresh eggs daily. But, when complications arise, such as prolapse or an egg-bound hen, it can be stressful for both the hen and their owner. In the second article in our...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 2, 2018 | Chicken Eggs, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Interviews
When you raise chicks to start a laying flock, it may seem to take forever before you see their first eggs. So how long do you have to wait until your hens start laying? “That depends on the type of chickens you choose,” says poultry expert Gail Damerow. “Chickens...
by McMurray Staff | Dec 12, 2023
McMurray Hatchery Blog Author Spotlights You'll find reliable and helpful information on everything including keeping chickens and other poultry, to homesteading skills, and more from these experts on the McMurray Hatchery blog. Ann Accetta-Scott A FARM GIRL IN THE...
by McMurray Staff | May 1, 2023 | Poultry Health
As a poultry owner, it’s important to understand how insects can pose a risk of danger or disease to your flock. While spring is an exciting time for many, seasonal rains and warm, humid weather across states, including those in Central, Northern, and...
by Cassidy Cornell | Mar 15, 2023 | Backyard Ducks, Backyard Poultry, Cassidy Cornell, Duck Breeds, Ducklings, Guest Articles
When we moved to our new house, I knew that I wanted to bring home some baby ducklings as soon as we were set up for them. I have always loved ducks. As an avid baker who prizes their eggs, I’ve dreamed of having my own small flock of layers for years. Because I...
