by McMurray Staff | Jan 9, 2018 | Chicken Breeds, McMurray Hatchery
It’s 2018. After a very busy 100th anniversary year, and some much-deserved time off over the holidays, the McMurray Hatchery team is back to work and has started prepping for the first hatch of the season — cleaning, readying the boxes, monitoring the incubators,...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 25, 2017 | Chicken Breeds, Contests
Do you have a white egg layer that is the best in its breed? During the two weeks we are looking for images of your ideal white egg-laying birds to be featured in our upcoming catalog and/or website. If you have a picture-perfect Leghorn, Polish, Buttercup, Ancona,...
by McMurray Staff | Apr 26, 2017 | Chicken Eggs
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,...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 30, 2017 | Chicken Eggs, Raising Chickens
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...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 23, 2015 | Chickens, Guidelines, Raising Chickens
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...
