by McMurray Staff | May 2, 2019 | Chicken Breeds, Chicken Eggs
When you work at a Hatchery, it’s inevitable that someone in your family will develop an interest in chickens. I’d bet that’s how the McMurray family kept the Hatchery business going for several generations.Fluffy, cheeping day-old baby chicks are irresistible, and my...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 21, 2019 | Chicken Breeds, Miscellaneous
Spring has sprung and we’re in the mood for a little fun. Over the next few weeks, we’re inviting you to play in our first ever Battle of the Breeds. We’re pitting 64 of our top breeds against each other and offering you a chance to vote for your...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 21, 2019 | Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Contests
For years, McMurray Hatchery has been including a free mystery chick with each order. It’s exciting to receive one and try to determine the breed as they grow. With over 100 breeds, our customers have received crested varieties, speckled beauties, feather-footed...
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 | Nov 7, 2018 | Chicken Breeds, McMurray Hatchery
McMurray Hatchery is the oldest, and largest, hatchery in the United States. We offer over 100 breeds of poultry from day-old baby chicks, ducks, geese, turkeys and other fowl. Each year we carefully select breeds to add to our selection. For our 2019 season, we are...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 5, 2018 | Chicken Breeds, McMurray Hatchery
For over a century, McMurray Hatchery has been offering the widest selection of poultry breeds and remained dedicated to preserving the quality of each breed as set forth by the American Standard of Perfection — and 2019 is no exception. McMurray Hatchery is thrilled...
