McMurray Hatchery: Starting Our 2019 Flock

Each year, when Summer turns to Fall, the team at McMurray Hatchery begins the annual process to hatch and raise the breeder flock for the following season.
McMurray Hatchery hatches and ships day-old baby chicks from January to October each year. It takes between 18 and 22 weeks for a hen to reach maturity and begin laying eggs. For the new hens to be ready by January, the team must begin setting chicks in brooders in September.
2019 will be the 102nd season for McMurray Hatchery. This year follow along as we check in on the progress of getting the flock ready for the new season. In this first video, watch as McMurray Hatchery Vice President, Tom Watkins, and his team begin the long process of setting new chicks in the brooders. One by one each chick's beak is dipped in water.
Check back every few weeks when we check in with Tom, his team, and the chicks as we count down to the beginning of our 2019 season.
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