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 | 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 | Dec 29, 2014 | Miscellaneous
We certainly hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and we look forward to another wonderful New Year! Don’t forget to start your Murray McMurray Hatchery online wish list so you can plan appropriately for 2015!
by McMurray Staff | Oct 1, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Welcome to the first day of October…now it is really Fall in my mind! Today marks the opening day of pumpkin doughnuts at the local bakery. Bring on the pumpkin spice coffee, straw bales and corn stalk decorations and much more!
by McMurray Staff | Jul 24, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Late last year I received an invitation from Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms to exhibit at their Field Day. The Field Day I would learn consisted of Joel and his team opening up his farm to approximately 1,800 interested current future farmers, homesteaders, gardeners...
