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Preparing 4-H chickens for fair

Preparing 4-H chickens for fair

Take a few tips from Kelley Phipps, Murdoch’s Finance Assistant and former 4-H poultry project leader. Kelley continues to support 4-H as a volunteer poultry judge on occasion. Tips For… Read more

May 13, 2019 | How-To & Education | 737 views |
‘Treat’ Your Chickens Right

‘Treat’ Your Chickens Right

Should you give your chickens treats? Of course! Just like any other pet, chickens love a little extra special treat, and they will respond with excitement when they see you… Read more

April 1, 2019 | How-To & Education | 1198 views |
Choosing Bedding for Chicks

Choosing Bedding for Chicks

Before bringing your new baby chicks home, there are a few things you need to prepare. The first: their temporary home. Murdoch’s highly recommends preparing their temporary, indoor living arrangements… Read more

February 28, 2019 | How-To & Education | 2377 views |
9 Reasons to Raise Chickens

9 Reasons to Raise Chickens

Perhaps you’ve already made the exciting decision to raise your very own backyard chickens. Or, perhaps you are the neighbor of a friendly flock owner and are curious about what’s… Read more

February 5, 2019 | How-To & Education | 2487 views |
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What’s the deal with feeding hens oyster shell?

Reposted from Nutrena’s helpful blog, The Scoop from the Coop.  The shell of each egg that your hens are laying is made up of nearly 95% calcium carbonate by dry… Read more

October 31, 2018 | How-To & Education | 2250 views |
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Add Light to Your Chicken Coop This Fall

Fall and winter lighting for poultry Reposted from Nutrena’s helpful blog Scoop from the Coop   With shorter days in the fall, egg production begins to taper off. It may… Read more

July 17, 2017 | How-To & Education | 5253 views |
Fall Molting Advice from Nutrena

Fall Molting Advice from Nutrena

Molting: The Naked Truth Reposted from Nutrena’s helpful blog, Scoop from the Coop. There comes a time in every chicken’s life (usually around 14 – 18 months old) where they… Read more

July 15, 2017 | How-To & Education | 4962 views |
How To Care For Baby Chicks The First Two Weeks

How To Care For Baby Chicks The First Two Weeks

How to care for baby chicks: Murdoch’s Animal Health Specialist, Carol Ledbetter, has helped thousands of customers at our Longmont store with their new baby chicks. Because chicks are starting… Read more

February 24, 2016 | How-To & Education | 11285 views |
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