by McMurray Staff | Feb 18, 2011 | Raising Chickens
Shatter resistant or safety coated light bulbs are a potential source for toxic fumes that can be dangerous to your chickens and other poultry. There are a number of shatter resistant light bulbs on the market today. These include heat lamp bulbs, work lamp bulbs,...
by McMurray Staff | Dec 15, 2010 | Raising Chickens
In cold weather, it can be difficult to keep your chickens’ water from freezing. Here are a few solutions: Store the waterers in a heated area overnight then bring them back out to the chicken coop or chicken pen each morning. Some people keep two sets of...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 3, 2010 | Poultry Equipment, Raising Chickens
Operating the Coop Door in Temperatures Below 20° F Murray’s Best Chicken Coop Door controller is equipped with a temperature sensor that does not allow the door to open until outside temperatures are above 20° F. This feature protects your chickens from...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 27, 2010 | Raising Chickens
Are your chickens laying fewer eggs recently? If you haven’t made any big changes to how you’re caring for them, there’s a good chance the lack of eggs is caused by the shorter daytime hours. Chickens need a full 14-16 hours of daylight each day to...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 11, 2010 | Raising Chickens
[This is the second part of a two part article. If you missed part 1, you can read it at: Preparing your Laying Flock for Winter, Part 1.] Photo by Sheila Falconer Water Supply Water is important to chickens in cold weather just as it is in hot weather. Be sure that...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 5, 2010 | Raising Chickens
If you have a flock of laying hens, there are several important steps you can take to prepare for the colder weather and shorter days that winter brings. These steps will help you keep your layers in the best health and encourage them to lay well right through...
