by Ann Accetta-Scott | Sep 9, 2024 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Building Your Flock, Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Featured
Raising poultry, whether a backyard flock or free-range birds on a homestead or farm, does come with the fact that the flock will need to be freshened at some point. Of course, when new hens are brought on is determined based on your needs. As a small family farm that...
by McMurray Staff | Apr 4, 2022 | McMurray Hatchery, McMurray Hatchery Alerts, Poultry Health
HPAI QUICK LINKS: For information on Avian Influenza and shipping updates visit the FAQ at McMurrayHatchery.com Questions or concerns may be directed to info@mcmurrayhatchery.com. For information on basic biosecurity for poultry owners, click here to visit the USDA...
by McMurray Staff | Jul 21, 2018 | Emily Reynolds, Guest Articles, Guidelines
Biosecurity is the most important line of defense that each poultry owner has against disease. Even if you only have five birds in your backyard, it is just as important for you to develop and utilize daily biosecurity practices as it is for caretakers at Iowa’s many...