by McMurray Staff | Mar 18, 2015 | Chicken Breeds
History Barred rocks were developed in New England in the 1800s. The Barred Rock entered the standard in 1874. The exact heritage of the Barred Rock is slightly unclear, as several people have claimed credit for developing the breed. Barred Rocks appear to have been...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 14, 2011 | Chicken Breeds
Many of our breeds are well-suited for cold climates. Some of the most popular cold hardy breeds are listed below. Breeds that Lay Brown Eggs Rocks – Barred Rocks, Buff Rocks, White Rocks, Partridge Rocks, and Silver Penciled Rocks Wyandottes – Columbian...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 23, 2011 | Chicken Breeds
One of our favorite times is when a hen in our home flock goes broody and hatches baby chicks. Some hens and some breeds have a stronger tendency to go broody than others, and some make better mothers than others. If you’re mainly interested in egg production,...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 16, 2011 | Chicken Breeds
A recent question from one of our blog readers was: I live in the Deep South and I am wondering which breed of chickens would best tolerate the heat and humidity? I am looking for layers, that produce well year round. For a hot climate, we recommend the Leghorns and...
by McMurray Staff | Jul 26, 2011 | Chicken Breeds
The breeds listed below are our best egg layers. They lay large eggs, and they lay frequently and consistently. White Egg Layers Pearl White Leghorns – Excellent layers of large, white eggs. They are our most prolific layers and have an excellent feed...
by McMurray Staff | Apr 29, 2011 | Chicken Breeds
History Cornish, originally known as Indian Game, were developed in Cornwall, England in the 1800s by Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert from the Aseel, Old English Game, and Malay. The Dark Cornish was admitted to the Standard in 1893, and the White Cornish, developed from...
