by McMurray Staff | Jul 8, 2015 | Chickens, Poultry Health, Raising Chickens
Sometimes you may be getting fewer eggs than you expect, even when your hens are laying well. This can happen if they develop the bad habit of eating their own eggs. Egg eating can start by accident, sort of. Maybe a hen stepped on an egg and punctured the shell. Or...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 16, 2011 | Chicken Breeds
A recent question from one of our blog readers was: I live in the Deep South and I am wondering which breed of chickens would best tolerate the heat and humidity? I am looking for layers, that produce well year round. For a hot climate, we recommend the Leghorns and...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 22, 2011 | Chicken Breeds
History The original Orpington, a Black Orpington, was developed by William Cook, from the village of Orpington, County of Kent, England in the 1880s. In 1886 he introduced the Black Orpington at the Chrystal Palace Poultry Show, and his pullet won the grand prize. To...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 11, 2010 | Raising Chickens
[This is the second part of a two part article. If you missed part 1, you can read it at: Preparing your Laying Flock for Winter, Part 1.] Photo by Sheila Falconer Water Supply Water is important to chickens in cold weather just as it is in hot weather. Be sure that...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 5, 2010 | Raising Chickens
If you have a flock of laying hens, there are several important steps you can take to prepare for the colder weather and shorter days that winter brings. These steps will help you keep your layers in the best health and encourage them to lay well right through...
