by McMurray Staff | Jan 27, 2012 | Chickens
For someone who didn’t grow up on a farm or has had very little experience even visiting a farm, the practicality of owning chickens can seem like a very daunting task. Owning chickens to some may seem as practical as owning an elephant as municipal laws regulate...
by McMurray Staff | Dec 6, 2011 | Chickens
When selecting a broody hen, you want a hen that will be a good setter and a good mother. Our Facebook fans helped us come up with these lists of desirable traits and behaviors. A hen with good brooding, or setting traits … is protective of her nest and eggs,...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 2, 2011 | Chicken Coops
Chickens will be happier and healthier if they are let out during the day to forage. At night, they need protection against predators, so they should be kept in a chicken coop or shelter. The proper size of the coop depends on how many birds you have, what...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 29, 2011 | Chicken Coops
Ventilation Easy to clean Clean, dark nesting area for layers Easy access to nesting area Coop size Heating Cooling Aesthetically acceptable Dropping board Easy to move Floor type – open to the ground, or closed? Protection against decay Sufficient predator...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 8, 2011 | Raising Chickens
[This series is a diary of our experience raising chickens for our home flock. To see all articles in this series, please visit Home Flock Series.] Our chickens are about 5 weeks old now. They are growing and developing well in the chicken tractor. The chicken...
