by McMurray Staff | Mar 1, 2023 | Backyard Ducks, Ducklings, Ducks, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Waterfowl
Ducks hardly ever get sick and rarely suffer from the same body parasites as chickens. But ducks do occasionally experience health issues. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her to discuss health concerns...
by Janet Garman | Feb 20, 2023 | Ducklings, Ducks, Guest Articles, Janet Garman, Waterfowl
Baby ducks are cuter than a bug’s ear, but what should ducklings eat? There are many commercial products available that will meet the nutritional needs of ducklings. However, you must also take into consideration how to support optimal bone growth in your baby ducks...
by Holly Callahan-Kasmala and Chrisie DiCarlo | Feb 9, 2023 | Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Coffee with the Chicken Ladies, Guest Articles, Heritage Breeds
The Plymouth Rock chicken is one of the most popular breeds in the US, and they have a strong following in the rest of the world as well. They’re a beautiful dual-purpose breed that is as much at home on a small farm as they are on the show table. The name, Plymouth...
by McMurray Staff | Feb 7, 2023 | Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles
When winter weather turns cold, chickens can suffer from frostbite. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her for recommendations on how to treat and prevent frostbite in chickens. How does frostbite occur?...
by McMurray Staff | Feb 6, 2023 | Anna Christian, Guest Articles, Meat Birds
Join us as we interview Anna Christian, popular blogger, designer, and social media influencer, as she discusses her experiences with raising and processing our Cornish Cross chicks this past fall. What made you start raising and processing your own meat birds to...
by Cassidy Cornell | Jan 23, 2023 | Backyard Chickens, Backyard Poultry, Cassidy Cornell, Guest Articles, Production Breeds
It’s no secret that I love chickens. My job? Chicken related. My backyard? Full of chickens. My favorite topic of conversation? Yes, chickens. I love all the breeds, all the sizes, all the purposes, all the personalities. I am a true chicken lady at heart. ...
