by McMurray Staff | Aug 12, 2022 | Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Featured, Heritage Breeds, Homesteading, Meat Birds
Now more than ever, families across the nation are looking to grow and raise more of their own food. Inflation, supply chain issues, and a desire to live a more intentional and sustainable life with less dependency on commercial sources for food have led to an...
by Cassidy Cornell | Jul 13, 2022 | Backyard, Cassidy Cornell, Featured, Other Fowl, Quail
While many say that chickens are the gateway animal for homesteading, Coturnix quail are the birds that opened my eyes to the joy of backyard animal husbandry. I first learned about this breed of quail from my aunt and uncle, who kept a small covey as layers, and...
by Janet Garman | Jun 8, 2022 | Heritage Breeds, Homesteading, Janet Garman, Meat Birds, Production Breeds, Turkeys
Now that you know a bit more about the differences between Heritage and production turkey breeds, the fun part begins! Whether you are working on a small backyard parcel or a large homestead with acreage, deciding which types of animals to raise is always an exciting...
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 Janet Garman | Mar 27, 2022 | Heritage Breeds, Janet Garman, Production Breeds, Turkeys
Homesteading often includes one decision after another, and one choice that many people find themselves pondering is deciding between Heritage and production turkeys. What is the difference between the two? Are Heritage breeds better in regards to nutrition? What...
