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WEBThe McMurray Difference. At McMurray Hatchery, we have hand-packed each order of baby chicks with care for over 100 years. Our team selects every chick in each order by hand, …

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Gail Damerow Discusses a Hen’s Laying Cycles and Life Span

WEBThe period during which a hen lays between breaks is called a ‘laying cycle.’. “The less time an egg takes to develop, the longer the hen’s laying cycle will be, the fewer breaks she …

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Gail Damerow Discusses Health Considerations for Meat Chickens

WEBThe reduced oxygen level at elevations above 5,000 feet makes white Cornish Cross chickens more likely to develop heart problems and other health issues,” Ms. Damerow …

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WEBFor more information on the National Poultry Improvement Plan, click here. For questions, contact McMurray Hatchery at 800.456.3280 or click here. Biosecurity is the most …

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WEB728. Chicken Health Handbook. 1+. $16.00. Quantity. Add to Cart. McMurray Hatchery hatches the highest quality day-old baby chicks, ducks, geese, turkeys and other fowl. …

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Healthy Birds, Part 1

WEBWe here at McMurray Hatchery care about the health and well being of all our birds, from our hatching flocks to the newly hatched chicks. To ensure that you receive the …

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WEBThey are unique because of their thick, compact bodies, unusually wide backs, and broad, deep breasts. These super meat qualities have made the Dark Cornish a truly gourmet …

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How to Brood and Raise Turkey Poults

WEBThe temperature inside the brooder should be 98 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit in the beginning. You will lower the temperature each week by 5 degrees. This is easily done by raising …

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Gail Damerow Discusses Prolapse and Egg Binding in Laying Hens

WEBThis condition, called prolapse, requires immediate attention. “Prolapse is actually a natural process by which eggs are laid.” explains poultry expert Gail Damerow. “The hen’s …

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WEBChukar Partridge. The Chukar Partridge is a small gamebird known for its agility in the air. Chukars are a popular sporting bird for gamebird hunting as they hold well in cover, and …

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Gail Damerow Discusses How to Tell When a Chicken Is Sick

WEBAn early warning sign is dull, watery, or partly closed eyes. A seriously ill chicken might have swollen or crusty eyes, and may keep its eyes closed most of the time. “The …

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Shatter Resistant Bulbs: A Potential Danger to Your Chickens

WEBThese bulbs have or may have a coating made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) which makes them shatter resistant. When these bulbs are used, they heat up, and if the glass …

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Which of My Hens Are Laying

WEBAs you raise laying hens, it becomes obvious over time that some hens are more productive than others. Some breeds are better layers, but even from hen to hen within a breed, …

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WEBMurray McMurray Hatchery P.O. BOX 458 191 Closz Drive Webster City, IA 50595 515-832-3280 800-456-3280

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Raising American Bresse with Erik Gordon

WEBThe name Bresse is reserved for birds raised in France, and those raised in the United States are referred to as the American Bresse. Erik and Katie Gordon’s farm, Pleasant …

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Gail Damerow on Treating Wounded Chickens

WEBContinuing our interview series with poultry expert and best-selling author, Gail Damerow, we ask her about treating a wounded chicken. What are the most common causes of …

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Murray McMurray Hatchery

WEBMurray McMurray Hatchery P.O. BOX 458 191 Closz Drive Webster City, IA 50595 515-832-3280 800-456-3280

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Gail Damerow Discusses Health Concerns for Ducks

WEBDucks 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 …

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Gail Damerow Discusses Winter Health Considerations for Chickens

WEBCold stress in winter can affect a flock’s health. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we query her regarding winter health …

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