Murray McMurray Hatchery

Family Hatchery · IA · Est. 1917 · General

One of the oldest and largest hatcheries in the US, founded in 1917. Offers hundreds of diverse breeds with day-old chicks as their primary focus, including waterfowl, turkeys, and game birds.

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Ordering & Logistics

26 / 35
Min. order6 chick minimum
Ships all 50 statesYes
US territoriesNone
Winter shippingYes
Summer shippingYes
NotesMinimum order is 25 chicks Feb–Mar, drops to 6 chicks Apr–Oct. Some breeds ship in smaller quantities.
Live arrival guarantee48-hour live arrival guarantee

Variety & Selection

20 / 30
Breed count200+
Rare / heritageLimited selection
BantamsLimited
Product typesHatching eggs, Pullets, Meat breeds

Health & Quality

15 / 20
CertificationsNPIP Certified, Pullorum-Typhoid Clean
VaccinationsMarek's Disease, Coccidiosis, Fowl Pox, ILT / Newcastle
Vaccine notesMarek's $0.20/chick, Coccidiosis $0.20/chick, ILT vial $11.95, AE/Fowl Pox combo available.
Sexing accuracy90%

Pricing & Value

7 / 10
Avg. price/chick$5.50 (sexed female)
ShippingFree Over Minimum
Free shippingOrder 15+ chicks
Small order surchargeNone

Customer Reputation

5 / 5
Review rating4.5 / 5.0
SourcesBackyardChickens.com community, Google Reviews
Replacement policyGenerous
Policy details48-hour live arrival guarantee plus 48-hour additional livability guarantee.

About

Founded1917
Business typeFamily Hatchery
HeadquarteredIA
SpecializationGeneral
Free-range practicesNot specified
Educational resourcesYes
Subscription orderingNot available

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