by McMurray Staff | Dec 5, 2017 | Chickens, Raising Chickens
Chickens are entertaining. They are full of personality and after just one look through Facebook or Instagram’s #ChickensofInstagram, it’s no surprise that their endearing antics are cause for their increasing popularity. It doesn’t take long for a new chicken owner...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 27, 2017 | Chickens, Guidelines, Raising Chickens
Whether it’s backyard chickens, or a small farm with a variety of chickens and other poultry or fowl, owning poultry can be a great experience. More and more people are looking for options for healthy, sustainable lifestyle solutions including homesteading and keeping...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 10, 2017 | Chicken Breeds, Chicken Coops, Chickens, Contests
The 2018 Murray McMurray catalog will be landing in mailboxes late December / early January. Our sincerest thanks to all who have participated in our photo contests this year, and in previous years. We are thrilled to be able to feature so many great photos submitted...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 30, 2017 | Chicken Coops, Poultry Equipment, Predator Control, Raising Chickens, Uncategorized
[nextpage title=”Top 10 Tools for Cold-Weather Coops”] As cold weather sets in across much of the U.S., the leaves are falling, days are shorter, and the nights are longer and colder. The National Weather Service is predicting a colder than normal winter...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 25, 2017 | Chickens, Raising Chickens
Molting is a natural process that chickens go through annually so they can replenish and replace their feathers. Chickens need to grow new feathers to allow them to effectively regulate their body temperature especially those in colder environments. Chickens will molt...