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
Backyard Chickens
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
