Our Red Stars started laying at 15 weeks 4 days and have rarely missed a day since. Dark brown eggs daily. Nothing is better. Murray McMurray, your Stars are truly bright and shining Stars!

McMurray you are the best. I received my Egg Layers Best back in early May, not easy to get them to this part of Alaska. All are happy, healthy and growing strong. Thank you!

I love my Red Stars. I also have Easter Eggers and let me tell you, even though the EE'ers are gorgeous and never went through ugly baby stage, I'd get the Red Stars again anyday. They lay large to xlarge medium brown eggs almost daily. I think there is one day a week I have one hen not lay so these really are 6-7 day a week layers. Sometimes double yolks in these gigantic eggs. My stars love to eat out of my hand and are friendly but don't like to be picked up much. We didn't handle them constantly as babies, so that may be why. Next time I buy chicks, it will be all Red Stars. They are super quiet and don't cackle when they lay their eggs. The EE'ers are quiet except when they are trying to lay, and then they are noisy for a couple hours until the egg is out then back to quiet. I live in the city limits here so quiet birds are a must, and my stars are the best! They have 20 square feet of room to run around in, but they prefer to just cluster up in the shade and play in the dirt most of the day. They live under 2 huge mulberry trees, so it stays relatively cool in their area most of the day even in triple digit temps in the San Joaquin valley. They aren't lazy, but they aren't super active and don't get bored too much either so they take confinement well. Very happy with this breed.

We bought our Red Star pullets from Murray McMurray just over three years ago. These chickens are very friendly and very healthy. Although we did lose a few to old Mr. Hawk, we really love our girls. Too many eggs to eat, so most of our friends and family get free eggs ... sorry egg industry. If you want a breed that is pet friendly and lays lots of giant eggs, this is the one.

These are the strongest most healthy chicks I have ever had, thanks for the great service. William Aho Ferndale, WA

I just received my baby chicks today. They arrived in great shape. I'm so happy with them. All were happy and healthy looking. Thank you so much.

I ordered 50 pullets from McMurray, to be shipped February 12th. What a Valentine's Day present for me when they were delivered on February 14th. I received 52 beautiful chicks. From those, I gave a friend 5 Black Star and 5 Red Star, and kept a total of 42 chicks. The ones I kept were 11 Red Star, 11 Black Star, 5 Barred Rock, 5 Black Australorps, 5 Buff Orpington's. They are all so very happy, singing and talking all the time. I'll have to admit the Red Star are a little more friendly than the other, as of date. I pick them up, carry them around and they are happy. But.........much to my amazement today....June 8, 2011....I got the first 'golden nugget egg' from my prized Red Star pullet. She is 16 weeks, 4 days. I find that remarkable. The other girls are singing, looking and jumping in their nests. I'm sure tomorrow will bring forth more eggs. It's amazing how these pullets have started laying this young. The pullet was so happy, although she didn't 'cackle', she came off the nest and started throwing feathers (from off the ground) over her shoulder, and acting really 'proud'. Thank you McMurray for providing us with such wonderful chicks. I wouldn't dream of ordering from anyone...other than you.

McMurray has the best customer service I have ever experienced while doing business!!!

I love my Red Star chicks! Each seems to have its own little personality. Some are not afraid to come right up to you and get right up under your feet. Others are a little more timid, but warm up to you pretty quickly when you bring them a little caterpillar treat. The last few days have been spent getting these 2 week old chicks up and down the little ladder that runs up to the door of the coop. I must say... they are getting the hang of it pretty quickly. By the end of the week, I think they'll have it down. Thank you so much, Murray McMurray, for these beautiful, healthy chicks. I'll be ordering from you again in the future.

I bought over 25 Red Stars last year, and they are the best, I get double yolks I have even had triple yolks, and boy do they lay, all year round too. They are so sweet and just love to chat. Thank you for such wonderful Girls

I bought 12 Red Star sex link pullets from McMurray Hatchery, and they are the only hens on our place that lay all year long. Plus they sing every day for me, and they can be very friendly.

I ordered some Red Stars along with a couple of Australorps, Minorcas, and Rhode Island Reds three years ago. The Stars are still laying, and the eggs are large and deep brown. Some even have double yolks. I really like this breed, and there is no where better to order them than McMurray's.

We recieved 8 healthy, hardy, Red Stars last Feb. You could've knocked me over with a Red Star feather when at 4 months we had our first egg of course from a Red Star! THANKS!

I received 25 Red Star chicks last summer. They all arrived healthy and lively. They started laying about 5 months old and lay they did. I am currently getting 13-15 very big eggs per day from the 13 hens I kept. They are quiet and very friendly also. I would HIGHLY recommend these to anybody that wants a lot of eggs soon!

We tried almost every breed McMurray carries, and this Red Star has all the others beat. Our last order was a little over 300. Some were laying at week 16, and all were laying by week 17. We track exactly how much feed each breed of hen got (down to the ounce per day). And we tracked egg production by breed, which isn't easy in a pasture operation. But this breed beat them all when you look at all the data. Their feed conversion ratio was almost half that of RI Reds and Barred Rocks. Which means they ate half as much food for the same amount of eggs. And they never dropped off in the heat of summer or the cold of winter. They hit their second molt at about 28 months and then we would sell them and get more.

I ordered 25 Red Star Hens in June 2010, and they are laying well, pretty close to 100%! They are the friendliest, nicest chickens I have seen. I also ordered 5 Buff Silkie bantams at the same time, so they were raised together, and when I put them with my 1-2 year old Rhode Island and While Leghorn the Red Stars protect the bantams from the other chickens and me sometimes! They form a circle around the little ones, and nothing can get to them. Definitely a good chicken to get. I have not found anything about them I do not like. I will be gradually changing my flock to all Red Stars with the exception of the 2 Bantam Silkies I have left.

I bought several breeds of heavy layers this year, and the Red Stars are by far the best producers. They started laying at 18 weeks, and their eggs are the largest and most uniform in size of all my layers. They have a nice temperament and are good foragers. I'll definitely be ordering more for my replacement flock!

Thank you McMurry Hatchery! These Red Star hens are the best egg layers we've ever had. The roosters are as docile as the hens. I like them so much after raising Rhode Island Reds and New Hampshire Reds that I bought 25 more. The staff is always helpful and cheerful. Karen, Tennessee

The Red Stars that I split and order with a friend exceeded my expectations. They started laying eggs at 18 weeks - 2 medium eggs per chicken and the occasional large double yolk egg. They placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the Santa Clara County Fair in the Utility category as pullets. The APA judge was impressed and expects they will do very well as hens.

I have had Red Star hens for two years. They are the best in terms of personality and laying quantity and quality. What I like best is how quickly their eggs go from medium to large - within three weeks.

I bought two of your red star hens and raised them together on the westside of Los Angeles, CA within a mile of the beach. These hens began laying 11 months ago, and have both layed an egg every day during that 11 month period, never missing even a single day. These two hens free range in my backyard foraging in tandem. They keep my garden free of insects while creating a continuous supply of fertilizer. Their disposition is very sweet and gentle. They like to be held and receive attention. If anything is amiss in my backyard, such as the presence of a cat, they'll let me know right away. When I first got these hens, as 2 day old chicks, I had no idea they would enrich my life so. Thanks McMurray, for these wonderful birds.

Wow! Our Red Star hens are simply the friendliest, most personable girls on the farm! Without a second of hesitation, I would highly recommend this breed for anyone wanting to start a new flock of very productive layers, or anyone interested in a single bird or additions to their existing flock. -Speckle Valley Farms

I have ordered all my chickens from your hatchery and most recently tried the Red Star breed. They are the nicest chickens YET! Friendly and easy going...they are great layers and would make great pets! The breeding mix on these chickens really does them justice...someone had a great idea!

I normally order Barred Rocks, this year a neighbor talked me into trying the sexed link chickens, I order a mix of Black and Red Star chickens. I was surprised when the chickens started laying at right around 5 months. I have been very happy with the gentleness of the chickens and the fact that they are great layers.

I ordered 25 chickens from Mcmurray in July of 2009, and I have to say that Snuggles, my Red Star, is the favorite chicken of the family. She is SO very friendly, gentle, and submissive, but by far the most curious of all our chickens. She follows us around the yard, and when we were painting the chicken coop kept trying to jump up onto the rim of the paint can, or onto the boards we were painting. She is, true to her name, very gentle and likes to snuggle down on your arm and rest. I defintely recommend Red Stars for a fun pet, and a good layer, too!

This has to be the best laying breed around. I got these as day-old chicks, and in 19 weeks I saw the first egg. It was about the size of a medium size egg from the store. Their demeanor is excellent. I had a friend describe them as being more like pets that you can pick up and hold. They do have a tendency to fly like their leghorn ancestors. They are extremely curious. They love to explore and discover new things. 5 stars

McMurray Hatchery has given us a very positive experience as first time chicken raisers. The Red Star chicks we ordered arrived healthy and hungry. They are very sturdy birds. The hens are now grown up and are so gentle, friendly and terrific layers. They all started laying at about 20-21 weeks old and we almost always get one egg per hen each day. (And the temperatures this winter have been below freezing!) We love the fresh eggs and we love our little flock of hens, they are wonderful!

I just recieved my order of Red Stars today. There was 7 in total and 21 other different breeds. They all came lively and healthy drinking within minutes of arrivel.Thanks Mcmurray Hatchery for the best chicks, I cant wait to order again.

These are the best hens ever! They lay delicious eggs, they are super friendly & have the best personalities & are so beautiful! We ordered two & they are so sweet, love being held and I couldn't imagine life without them!!! You can't go wrong!

Red Stars are one of the best tempermented hens I've ever had. They lay very well. Also, the most gentle ones will "talk" to you. They are also very vigorous and cold hardy. We live in a very cold area (gets down to -50F) here, they have done beautifully. I would recommend this sex-link breed to anyone. S. Reiley Theresa, NY

I received my assortment of 25 chicks, I got a free rare chick and I just love it. It's the cutest one in the bunch. I also received an additional free leghorn - Thanks. All chicks are healthy and arrived in excellent condition. I will definately be ordering from you again and will recommended Murray McMurray!

Last year was our first time having chickens, when we got six red and 6 black stars and few male reds thrown in. We loved their sweet and sometimes curious personality. They are very good layers and you'll be amazed when you find that some of the eggs won't fit in the jumbo cartons. They also don't mind be held, or making a few friends like my favorite one did. But they do like to scratch and play in mulch and could eat a cow-:). All in all we made sure to get some this year, rather than more blacks. The only other downer is that the males are aggressive. I'd also like to thank the Murray Mcmurray staff for their patience when we called to get ducks, and add more to orders and push back dates. The staff are full of wonderful people I wouldn't dare get anything from anouther company. Thank you for you wonderfull "fowl" and and kindness. -Krista, Lovettsville, Virginia

You really can't beat these Red Stars. Wonderful temperaments These hens lay all winter and follow us everywhere. Soooo friendly,

My wife and I ordered Red Star chicks last Spring and they are everything - and more- than you said. Some began laying at 16 wks and all were by 20 wks old. We have other types of chickens and the Red Stars are the gentlest and best layers we have -even in winter! Our children are grown and gone now. Thank you for adding so much enjoyment to our lives.

EXTRAORDINARY LAYERS; I wish I had ordered more red stars, they are my favorite dual purpose bird.

Last year I ordered 25 Red Star pullets. They are excellent show birds, and great for egg production. They are the best chickens I've ever had.

Hello, I just wanted to say how happy I am with the Red Star roosters you included in my order this spring as "warmer chicks"! They grew very quickly on little feed, and are among the most independent and fearless chickens we own. They are also the last ones to get caught by predators, yet are docile to work with. In short, they were a very pleasant free surprise! Thank you

I ordered 25 baby chicks- half red star and half black star. You guys were so friendly and helpful when my order was delayed due to Memorial day and when I called like 3 times, the ladies I spoke to were so sweet! The Red star chicks are so sweet and more calm than the black. The exotic chick turned out to be a Partridge Cochin and is SO adorable-- what a treat to find an exotic in the group-- and fun to figure out which breed he is :) Thank you McMurray for your wonderful staff and your beautiful chicks!!

I wish I had ordered more than one Red Star!! She is by far the best layer in my flock, and even out does my Pearl Whites. "Rachel" has been so successful that I am planning to order more Red Stars and to try some Black Stars too. Thanks, Murray McMurray for my great brown egg layer.

I received Red Star Roosters as a extra to keep my Dominiques warm in shipping . I love them they are so friendly ,they come when they see me and will perch on my hand. Thanks for such a special surprise.

I received my order of laying chicks right after Memorial Day this year and already at 17 weeks, my 3 Red Stars are laying eggs, everyday! I ordered 3 other breeds of egg layers, too, but I wish I would have ordered more Red Stars. They are wonderful layers and are very quiet with nice dispositions. A wonderful chicken, my next order will have many more Red Stars.

We purchased Red Stars on my mom's recommendation 2 years ago. We live at 8900 ft. elevation in the Colorado Mountains. Even in the winter, we still averaged 9-10 eggs a day with 13 chickens. Now if they could only be hardy enough to survive a bear attack!! After rebuilding the pen and coop--We are ordering Red Stars again.

I have a flock of Red Star and they are the best chickens. My Red Stars started to lay at 18 weeks and lay they are. You were not kidding when you said they were "Great" egg layers.I look foward to doing buisness with McMurray hatchery you guy's are simply the best.

I love my Red Stars from the first day I got them. They are so friendly and lay very good brown eggs.

This is my first season with my Red Stars and I am so impressed that by next year my whole flock will be Red Stars. Its very hot here in Texas and those girls of mine keep laying. I am looking into maybe ordering the Black Stars now. I know I wont be disappointed. Thank you for introducing me to the Stars.

I have several different breeds of chickens, but after ordering my Red Stars last year I am thinning my flock to just Red Stars. They are the gentliest chickens I have ever seen. Everyone that buys my eggs request eggs from them, they are by far the biggest and the best. Thank you so much for these wonderful birds.

I have several types of egg layers, but the Red Star are the best I have ever seen.We had a cold and snowy winter,but these birds laid great all winter. When someone ask me what I recommend for brown eggs,it's Red Star. Thanks McMurray for the great chickens!

First - I'm not un-biased - I wrote the McMurray website because our family loves to raise chickens. Red Stars are about our favorites. We bought some last year and raised them up to be 6 monthd old and then sold every one. This year we bought some to keep. They have become our grasshopper control in the orchard. Everytime I walk out there - they come up to me and then walk with me through the orchard. They are very sweet in disposition - I've never seen an aggresive one - unless you happen to be a grasshopper.

Joe Claborn

Ross, TX

A very hardy chick! excellent bird