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DIY Suet Blocks for Poultry | High Protein Treats for Molting Season

DIY Suet Blocks for Poultry | High Protein Treats for Molting Season

by Ann Accetta-Scott | Sep 25, 2020 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Chickens, Featured, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Raising Chickens, Recipes

DIY suet blocks for poultry are ideal during molting season. Suet cakes for chickens and other birds encourages and promotes feather growth. Not to mention, your poultry team will love this delicious treat item. Molting is a natural occurrence for poultry, wild and...
Chicken Coop Necessities | 5 Must Have Items

Chicken Coop Necessities | 5 Must Have Items

by McMurray Staff | Mar 27, 2020 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Guest Articles, Poultry Equipment, Raising Chickens

Chicken coop necessities you will want for raising chickens. Building a chicken coop consists of utilizing recycled materials for items such as nesting boxes, roosting bars, and drop pans. This beginner’s guide to chicken coops provides you the necessary...
Raising Chickens with Ducks

Raising Chickens with Ducks

by Ann Accetta-Scott | Feb 21, 2020 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Chickens, Ducks, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Raising Chickens

Raising chickens with ducks is achievable and ideal for those with limited space. When building a chicken coop make sure to plan the space accordingly for both species. Also, chickens and ducks can consume the same type of poultry feed, herbs, and natural supplements....
4-H Broiler Project Compares Two Top Broiler Breeds

4-H Broiler Project Compares Two Top Broiler Breeds

by McMurray Staff | Sep 7, 2018 | Chicken Breeds, McMurray Hatchery Customer Stories

For many years, McMurray Hatchery has been a proud supporter of 4-H projects across the country. Each Spring 4-H’ers across the country order their day-old baby chicks from our hatchery and raise them for projects or to show at their county and state fairs. This year,...
McMurray Hatchery Facebook Live: Tom Watkins’ Home Coops and Flock

McMurray Hatchery Facebook Live: Tom Watkins’ Home Coops and Flock

by McMurray Staff | Aug 17, 2018 | McMurray Hatchery, McMurray Hatchery Videos, Raising Chickens

In this episode of McMurray Hatchery Live, our Vice President Tom Watkins shows viewers his own backyard coops and shares how he takes care of his own flock of chickens and ducks. Tom’s flock includes Whiting True Greens, Whiting True Blues, Red Stars,...
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