by McMurray Staff | Feb 13, 2026 | Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Featured, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Interviews
Every chicken keeper has a list of “things I wish I’d known” before getting those first chickens. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask for her top tips for new chicken keepers. What is your top tip for...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | Baby Chicks, Chickens, Featured, Interviews, Raising Chickens
Are you thinking about keeping chickens? Is this your first time ordering day-old baby chicks? While baby chicks are cute and fluffy, it can also be stressful for first-timers. To help alleviate any fears or stress, we asked five experts for their top chick tips for...
by McMurray Staff | Jul 17, 2022 | Chickens, Gail Damerow, Interviews, Poultry Health
Marek’s disease is a common and contagious illness that affects domestic chickens worldwide. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her for details about Marek’s disease. What Is Marek’s disease?...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 16, 2022 | Chickens, Education, Gail Damerow, Meat Birds, Poultry Health
Chicken breeds raised for meat often develop health issues that are less common among other breeds. Continuing our interview series with poultry expert and best-selling author, Gail Damerow, we ask her about special health considerations when raising chickens for...
by McMurray Staff | May 13, 2022 | Chicken Coops, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Interviews, Predator Control
Anyone who keeps chickens or other poultry quickly discovers that all kinds of predators are intent on having their birds for dinner. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author of What’s Killing My Chickens?, we ask for...
