Murray McMurray Hatchery in Webster City, Iowa, sells about 3 million chicks a year to people across the U.S. Typically, the hatchery sells out about two or three weeks in advance, said President ...

Hatcheries across the Midwest that supply backyard chickens also say they’re flooded with orders. Murray McMurray Hatchery in Webster City, Iowa, sells about 3 million chicks a year to people across ...

“It’s not necessarily a chick shortage as there is increased demand,” said Tom Watkins, the president and co-owner of Murray McMurray Hatchery in Webster City, Iowa. Where he usually sees a ...

Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply in Helena, Montana, doesn’t often see a crowd. But, these days, the line to get in the door can be hours long. People have yelled at one another as they jockey ...

“It’s not necessarily a chick shortage as there is increased demand,” said Tom Watkins, the president and co-owner of Murray McMurray Hatchery in Webster City, Iowa. Where he usually sees a ...

Daily Freeman-Journal photos by Adri Sietstra Murray McMurray Hatchery Vice President Tom Watkins walks open house attendees through the incubation process Saturday afternoon at the 100th anniversary ...

It's a scramble to fill orders at Murray McMurray Hatchery in Webster City, Iowa, where chicks are in high demand from customers who want egg-laying hens. Elaine Quijano has more. Marjorie Taylor ...

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