by McMurray Staff | May 26, 2017 | Chicken Breeds, Contests
Do you have a bantam rooster or hen that is the best in its breed? Over the next three weeks, we are looking for images of Bantams who exemplify their best in breed to be featured in our upcoming catalog and/or website. Entries should be a clear, close-up photo...
by McMurray Staff | Apr 26, 2017 | Contests
Congratulations to our Spring is in the Air 2017 photo contest winners. These winning photos were voted on and received the highest ratings on our website. Each entrant will receive a Murray McMurray Gift Certificate. We received over 900 entries in this contest —...
by McMurray Staff | Apr 21, 2017 | Chicken Breeds, Contests
Congratulations to our February 2017 photo contest winners. These winning photos will be be used on our website, and each entrant will receive a Murray McMurray Gift Certificate. We received over 675 entries in this photo contest — thank you to everyone who entered!...
by McMurray Staff | Jan 27, 2017 | Baby Chicks, Chickens, Raising Chickens
Raising chickens is becoming more and more popular with homesteaders, hobbyists, urban farmers, and those wanting to have an organic resource for their eggs and meat. Chickens can also be beneficial in helping to control pests and produce manure for fertilizer. When...
by McMurray Staff | Apr 29, 2015 | Chickens, Guidelines, Raising Chickens
For most backyard flock owners, we don’t recommend worming on a regular schedule without first having your flock tested for worms. The test involves a fecal sample, which can be done by a local vet. It will tell you whether or not your chickens have a problem...