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Tack Room Refresh: Organizing Your Space for Summer Efficiency
A clean, organized tack room doesnāt just look betterāit helps your daily routines run smoother. Summer is the perfect time to give your tack room a refresh and ensure all your gear is in top shape. Why It Matters: Heat and humidity can accelerate wear on leather goods, cause mold or mildew, and lead to disorganized chaos if your space isnāt maintained. Plus, proper storage can extend the life of your tack and tools. Tips for a Tack Room Refresh: Purge Old or Broken Items: If itās damaged beyond repair or hasnāt been used in years, itās time to let...
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What Makes a Poultry Feed a Good Value?
What does good value in a feed mean to you? Is it a fair price? Quality ingredients? Less waste? NatureWise Nourishing was formulated with these things in mind. Our customers mentioned seeing a lot of dust and small piecesāwhat we call finesāat the bottom of feed bags. And, just for you, we developed NatureWise Nourishing, a new feed with a specialized cooking process that minimizes fines and also offers better nutrient absorption. Itās an all-around wināand an exceptional valueāfor you and your birds. NatureWise Nourishing is made with a process similar to that used to make pet foods. It allows...
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Raising Backyard Chicks? Hereās What Youāll Need This Month
Thereās nothing more rewarding (or adorable) than raising chicks in the springtime. Whether youāre expanding your flock or starting fresh, May is the perfect time to raise healthy, happy backyard chickens. Hereās your chick-raising checklist to make sure you have everything you need: Brooder Setup Brooder box ā A plastic tote, livestock trough, or chick brooder works great Heat source ā Use a brooder heat plate or heat lamp (with safety precautions) Thermometer ā Keep temps around 95°F the first week, lowering weekly by 5°F Feed & Water Starter feed ā Choose a chick-specific crumble with high protein (18ā20%) Waterers...
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Prebiotics & Probiotics for Horses
Pre- and probiotics are considered āfunctional ingredientsā that are added to horse feed to provide benefits to your horse. The environment of the intestine (a.k.a. gut) contains naturally occurring beneficial microorganisms commonly called ābugsā. Gut bugs are found in all species, including humans, and are essential to the digestion process. For the horse, gut bugs work to break down components of forage and feed as they pass through the digestive tract. The bugs deconstruct complex molecules within feedstuffs, which releases nutrients and allows the synthesis of energy substrates and important vitamins. Those nutrients are then absorbed through the intestines into...
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Early Spring Chicken & Poultry Care: Keeping Your Flock Healthy & Happy
As the days get longer and temperatures start to rise, early spring is an exciting time for chicken and poultry keepers. However, the season also comes with unique challengesātemperature fluctuations, increased moisture, and the arrival of new chicks. Whether youāre raising backyard chickens or managing a larger flock, hereās how to keep your poultry healthy and thriving this spring. 1. Transitioning from Winter to Spring Spring can bring unpredictable weather, from chilly mornings to warm afternoons. Sudden temperature swings can stress poultry, so itās important to ensure their environment remains stable. Seasonal Transition Tips:- Keep coops well-ventilated but free from...