by Holly Callahan-Kasmala and Chrisie DiCarlo | Aug 1, 2024 | Backyard Chickens, Backyard Poultry, Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Coffee with the Chicken Ladies, Guest Articles, Heritage Breeds
The Rhode Island Red is the quintessential American chicken, and is arguably one of the most famous breeds in the world. A true dual purpose bird, they were a mainstay of homesteads and small farms throughout most of the twentieth century. Rhode Island Reds are...
by McMurray Staff | Dec 15, 2022 | Customer Profile, Poultry Business
Sonoma County, California is known for its famous vineyards and rolling hills. Just north of Santa Rosa lies Tiffany Holbrook’s urban 15-acre pastured egg farm. Aptly named Wise Acre Farm, Farmher Tiffany is wise beyond her years. She is a powerhouse: a wife, mother,...
by Amy Fewell | Feb 27, 2020 | Amy Fewell, Chicken Breeds, Guest Articles, Homesteading
When you’ve finally made the decision to add chickens to your homestead, you might find you need some help selecting the best chicken breeds. There are so many poultry breeds to choose from in the wonderful world of chickens. From laying hens and meat chickens, to...
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, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Interviews
When you raise chicks to start a laying flock, it may seem to take forever before you see their first eggs. So how long do you have to wait until your hens start laying? “That depends on the type of chickens you choose,” says poultry expert Gail Damerow. “Chickens...
