by McMurray Staff | Feb 16, 2025 | Backyard Chickens, Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Featured, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles
The terms “autosex chickens” and “sex link chickens” are often used mistakenly used interchangeably. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her to explain the difference between autosex...
by Ann Accetta-Scott | Sep 9, 2024 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Book Reviews, 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 Holly Callahan-Kasmala and Chrisie DiCarlo | Aug 1, 2024 | Backyard Chickens, Backyard Poultry, Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Coffee with the Chicken Ladies, Guest Articles, Heritage Breeds
The Rhode Island Red is the quintessential American chicken, and is arguably one of the most famous breeds in the world. A true dual purpose bird, they were a mainstay of homesteads and small farms throughout most of the twentieth century. Rhode Island Reds are...
by McMurray Staff | Jan 6, 2024 | Backyard Chickens, Backyard Poultry, Chicken Coops, Chickens, Education, Featured, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles
Cold stress in winter can affect a flock’s health. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we query her regarding winter health considerations for chickens. What is cold stress? “Cold stress occurs when a...
by Holly Callahan-Kasmala and Chrisie DiCarlo | Oct 26, 2022 | Backyard Chickens, Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Coffee with the Chicken Ladies, Guest Articles, Heritage Breeds
The Andalusian is a bird for the true chicken connoisseur. They are stunningly beautiful, outgoing and intelligent, curious and energetic, and zesty enough to keep you on your toes. This hardy Heritage breed is very good at several different jobs. They’re excellent...
