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Top Tips for New Chicken Keepers with Gail Damerow

Top Tips for New Chicken Keepers with Gail Damerow

by McMurray Staff | Feb 13, 2026 | Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Featured, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Interviews

Every chicken keeper has a list of “things I wish I’d known” before getting those first chickens. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask for her top tips for new chicken keepers.  What is your top tip for...
Are Autosexing Chickens and Sex Link Chickens the Same? Gail Damerow Explains

Are Autosexing Chickens and Sex Link Chickens the Same? Gail Damerow Explains

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...
From the Experts: Chick Tips for New Chicken Owners

From the Experts: Chick Tips for New Chicken Owners

by McMurray Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | Baby Chicks, Chickens, Featured, Interviews, Raising Chickens

Are you thinking about keeping chickens? Is this your first time ordering day-old baby chicks? While baby chicks are cute and fluffy, it can also be stressful for first-timers. To help alleviate any fears or stress, we asked five experts for their top chick tips for...
Gail Damerow Discusses Egg Eating in Chickens

Gail Damerow Discusses Egg Eating in Chickens

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....
Gail Damerow Discusses Marek’s Disease

Gail Damerow Discusses Marek’s Disease

by McMurray Staff | Jul 17, 2022 | Chickens, Gail Damerow, Interviews, Poultry Health

Marek’s disease is a common and contagious illness that affects domestic chickens worldwide. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her for details about Marek’s disease. What Is Marek’s disease?...
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