by Amy Fewell | Dec 4, 2020 | Amy Fewell, Chicken Coops, Chickens, Featured, Homesteading
Winter is here and I need to think about the things to do to start preparing my chicken coop and chickens for their winter chicken coop set up. Wait, what? I have a winter set up and check list for my chickens? Why yes, yes I do! And it might be something you...
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 | 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 | Nov 30, 2016 | Guidelines, Miscellaneous
As the weather turns cold, it is time to start thinking about winterizing your coop so your chickens stay healthy and produce eggs through the colder months. To help you, we have compiled a list of basic winterizing tips. Prevent frost bite of the feet and combs by...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 12, 2015 | Guidelines, Miscellaneous, Raising Chickens
Getting Started Why Do You Raise Chickens? How to Start Your Flock Brooding Day Old Chicks How to Introduce New Chickens into Your Existing Flock Water and Waterers Don’t Let Your Chickens Run Out of Water The Importance of Water Keeping the Chicken Water from...