by McMurray Staff | Jul 21, 2018 | Emily Reynolds, Guest Articles, Guidelines
Biosecurity is the most important line of defense that each poultry owner has against disease. Even if you only have five birds in your backyard, it is just as important for you to develop and utilize daily biosecurity practices as it is for caretakers at Iowa’s many...
by McMurray Staff | Feb 9, 2018 | Baby Chicks, Feeds and Feeding, Guidelines, Raising Chickens
If you’re like us, raising chickens is a rewarding experience. For over a century we’ve been shipping boxes of fluffy day-old chicks to farms, homesteads, and even urban homes across the country. Our team carefully hand-packs each order carefully in our custom...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 27, 2017 | Chickens, Guidelines, Raising Chickens
Whether it’s backyard chickens, or a small farm with a variety of chickens and other poultry or fowl, owning poultry can be a great experience. More and more people are looking for options for healthy, sustainable lifestyle solutions including homesteading and keeping...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 30, 2016 | Guidelines, Miscellaneous
As the weather turns cold, it is time to start thinking about winterizing your coop so your chickens stay healthy and produce eggs through the colder months. To help you, we have compiled a list of basic winterizing tips. Prevent frost bite of the feet and combs by...
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...
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...
