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Resources on Raising Chickens

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...
Q&A on Preparing Your Chickens for Winter

Q&A on Preparing Your Chickens for Winter

by McMurray Staff | Sep 23, 2015 | Chickens, Guidelines, Raising Chickens

Photo by Vera Ting 1. Should I heat or insulate my coop? With their thick coat of feathers, chickens are naturally much better insulated people. As long as they can stay dry and out of the wind, they can tolerate very cold temperatures. If you live in an area with...

How to Care For Your Chickens Through the Winter

by McMurray Staff | Nov 29, 2011 | Raising Chickens

For tips and information about how to best care for your chickens through the winter, please see these articles on our blog: Keeping the Chicken Water from Freezing Preparing Your Laying Flock for Winter (Part 1) and Part 2 – this two part article covers...

Preparing your Laying Flock for Winter, Part 2

by McMurray Staff | Oct 11, 2010 | Raising Chickens

[This is the second part of a two part article.  If you missed part 1, you can read it at: Preparing your Laying Flock for Winter, Part 1.] Photo by Sheila Falconer Water Supply Water is important to chickens in cold weather just as it is in hot weather.  Be sure that...

Preparing your Laying Flock for Winter, Part 1

by McMurray Staff | Oct 5, 2010 | Raising Chickens

If you have a flock of laying hens, there are several important steps you can take to prepare for the colder weather and shorter days that winter brings.  These steps will help you keep your layers in the best health and encourage them to lay well right through...
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