by McMurray Staff | Sep 25, 2017 | Chickens, Raising Chickens
Molting is a natural process that chickens go through annually so they can replenish and replace their feathers. Chickens need to grow new feathers to allow them to effectively regulate their body temperature especially those in colder environments. Chickens will molt...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 1, 2017 | Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Raising Chickens
September is upon us. As Summer fades into Fall across parts of the country, kids are back to school and families will begin to look forward to family meals and holidays. Each year, as self-sustaining lifestyles and organic foods become more popular, families are...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 18, 2017 | Chickens, Raising Chickens
It is normal for hens to go broody and some breeds are more prone to it than others. We thought we’d share some general information with you. For those contemplating raising chickens or for the newbies, let’s start off with what broody means — it means that a hen...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 8, 2017 | Chickens, Raising Chickens
With summer approaching, you’ll want to start thinking about keeping your chickens cool. If a hen is not able to stay cool, it will slow and stop laying eggs. If a chicken gets too hot or stays hot for too long, they can die from heat stress. The best way to know if...
by McMurray Staff | May 11, 2017 | Chickens, Feeds and Feeding, Raising Chickens
Most chickens enjoy table scraps but it is important to feed them in moderation and use as a special treat because they are not part of a balanced diet. We recommend waiting until your chickens are about 3 – 4 months old before you introduce them to table scraps. Baby...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 1, 2017 | Chickens, Feeds and Feeding, Raising Chickens
Reducing or limiting stress is one of the best things you can do to keep your flock healthy and productive. Similar to how stress affects humans, in poultry it can lead to many problems including: reduced egg production, poor rate of growth and development, and...
