by McMurray Staff | Jan 25, 2018 | Chickens, Poultry Shows, Raising Chickens
Are you ordering new baby chicks this year? Whether you’re wanting fresh eggs, showing birds, or just expanding your flock, you should consider adding a rooster to your flock if your local ordinances allow. Roosters, also called cockerels, are often overlooked or...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 30, 2017 | Chicken Coops, Poultry Equipment, Predator Control, Raising Chickens, Uncategorized
[nextpage title=”Top 10 Tools for Cold-Weather Coops”] As cold weather sets in across much of the U.S., the leaves are falling, days are shorter, and the nights are longer and colder. The National Weather Service is predicting a colder than normal winter...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 23, 2017 | Chicken Coops, Raising Chickens
Even though coops may vary from one to another, there are some common items that you need to keep in mind to ensure that your chickens are kept safe and perform at an optimal level. We’ve gathered some basic information to get you started on creating a safe and...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 1, 2017 | Chickens, Feeds and Feeding, Raising Chickens
Reducing or limiting stress is one of the best things you can do to keep your flock healthy and productive. Similar to how stress affects humans, in poultry it can lead to many problems including: reduced egg production, poor rate of growth and development, and...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 30, 2016 | Guidelines, Miscellaneous
As the weather turns cold, it is time to start thinking about winterizing your coop so your chickens stay healthy and produce eggs through the colder months. To help you, we have compiled a list of basic winterizing tips. Prevent frost bite of the feet and combs by...
