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 | Jul 21, 2017 | Chicken Breeds, Poultry Shows, Raising Chickens, Uncategorized
Show season is right around the corner and we wanted to share some simple tips to help you maximize your experience and hopefully assist you with bringing home a few ribbons. We’ve found basic preparation is critical to getting your birds to look their best. BATHING...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 23, 2017 | Chicken Coops, Raising Chickens
Even though coops may vary from one to another, there are some common items that you need to keep in mind to ensure that your chickens are kept safe and perform at an optimal level. We’ve gathered some basic information to get you started on creating a safe and...
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
Feeding kitchen scraps to chickens is an age-old practice that helps prevent food waste, and some scraps can even provide a boost of nutrients to your birds when they are unable to forage for themselves. Though chickens do enjoy snacks, it is important to focus on...
