We are so happy to be a part of the McMurray family. I have known about this hatchery since my high school teacher introduced me to urban farming and chickens in 1975. With over 20 years experience, I am passing all that I know on to my neighbors, my children, and other animal lovers. Organic eggs are good for the body and soul. People really do care!
That said, I am co-founder of an Intentional Community (I.C.) called Artpeeps, thus the avatar name. The icon you see here is our famous rooster, named Big Boy because he is just that- big, loud, and proud. I am so happy to have fresh eggs each day, and the neighbor girls at our urban location relish holding the chickens and smelling their fluffy feathers. I really like the on-line format of this virtual group, as it has helped me numerous times when I was stuck- or left wondering about everything from when will the broody hen actually hatch those old eggs, to how come the hatchling died after a week. It is so important to keep the chicken coop clean. I am now throwing down pine shavings instead of hay and it is so much easier to clean up. Thanks to the person who posted that helpful hint! Love you guys. Finally decided we should join and start contributing instead of free-loading one-way advice. I am happy to answer questions if you have any. I will post lots of pictures soon!
edited by staff
That said, I am co-founder of an Intentional Community (I.C.) called Artpeeps, thus the avatar name. The icon you see here is our famous rooster, named Big Boy because he is just that- big, loud, and proud. I am so happy to have fresh eggs each day, and the neighbor girls at our urban location relish holding the chickens and smelling their fluffy feathers. I really like the on-line format of this virtual group, as it has helped me numerous times when I was stuck- or left wondering about everything from when will the broody hen actually hatch those old eggs, to how come the hatchling died after a week. It is so important to keep the chicken coop clean. I am now throwing down pine shavings instead of hay and it is so much easier to clean up. Thanks to the person who posted that helpful hint! Love you guys. Finally decided we should join and start contributing instead of free-loading one-way advice. I am happy to answer questions if you have any. I will post lots of pictures soon!
edited by staff
Last edited by a moderator:
