by McMurray Staff | Feb 6, 2019 | Chicken Breeds, Chickens
February kicks off chick season at the Hatchery and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We’re feeling festive and highlighting many of the ‘RED’ chicken breeds we love. RHODE ISLAND RED The Rhode Island Red is one of the most famous and...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 2, 2018 | Chicken Eggs, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Interviews
Pictured above: Buff Orpingtons, Black Australorps, Red Star, and Pearl White Leghorn. Photo by CJ Zuppan, 2018 McMurray Hatchery Spring is in the Air photo contest. When you raise chicks to start a laying flock, it may seem to take forever before you see their first...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 8, 2018 | Contests, McMurray Hatchery
‘Spring is in the Air’ Photo Contest Winners! Congratulations to these entrants in the 2018 Spring is in the Air photo contest! These winning photos will be used on our website, and in our marketing materials. The following entrants will each receive a $50...
by McMurray Staff | Apr 20, 2018 | Chicken Breeds, Chicken Eggs, Chickens
The popularity of backyard farming is growing at a rapid pace. More and more, families are looking for healthy, sustainable options including raising chickens for fresh eggs. A majority of the baby chicks and started pullets we sell at McMurray Hatchery are intended...
by McMurray Staff | Feb 28, 2018 | Chickens, Ducks, Raising Chickens
The continued rise in the popularity of homesteading and sustainable living has led to an increase in awareness for raising pastured poultry. Pastured poultry is a sustainable technique where flocks are raised on pastures, as opposed to indoor confinement, for humane...
