What Chicken Breeds Make the Best Mothers?
If you’ve been raising chickens for a while, you know that there are some breeds — or even just some hens — that tend to go ‘broody’ more than others, and, some breeds that make better mothers than others. With Mother’s Day approaching, we thought it would be a good...
May is National Egg Month
May is National Egg Month and we will be celebrating throughout the entire month here at the McMurray Hatchery. Eggs are not only high in protein but they provide essential amino acids that are vital to a healthy and balanced diet. To help kick off the month, we...How to Store Your Eggs for Maximum Freshness
We all know that the freshest eggs come directly from your chicken but, more often than not, you will have to store your eggs for a few days or possibly a few weeks. So, what is the best way to store eggs so they remain fresh until ready for use? Eggs that have been...
Q&A on Preparing Your Chickens for Winter
Photo by Vera Ting 1. Should I heat or insulate my coop? With their thick coat of feathers, chickens are naturally much better insulated people. As long as they can stay dry and out of the wind, they can tolerate very cold temperatures. If you live in an area with...
Celebrate and save early with our Red, White and Buff Sale! Now through the 4th of July — Rhode Island Reds, Pearl White Leghorns, and Buff Orpingtons female baby chicks are only $2 EACH! Offer good on females only, while supplies last.
