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 | Jan 6, 2024 | Backyard Chickens, 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 McMurray Staff | Aug 15, 2022 | Chicken Eggs, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Interviews
A common but frustrating issue faced by many chicken flock owners is hens that eat their own eggs. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her for tips on how to prevent or stop hens from eating their own eggs....
by Ann Accetta-Scott | Feb 21, 2020 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Chickens, Ducks, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Raising Chickens, Waterfowl
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....
by McMurray Staff | Dec 14, 2018 | McMurray Hatchery
For over a century, McMurray Hatchery has been at the forefront of the industry — offering the widest variety of rare and exotic poultry breeds in the country. Our founder, Murray McMurray, had always been interested in poultry as a young man and particularly enjoyed...
