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Tack Room Refresh: Organizing Your Space for Summer Efficiency

Tack Room Refresh: Organizing Your Space for Summer Efficiency

A clean, organized tack room doesn’t just look better—it 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 isn’t 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 it’s damaged beyond repair or hasn’t been used in years, it’s time to let...

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What Makes a Poultry Feed a Good Value?

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 pieces—what we call fines—at 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. It’s an all-around win—and an exceptional value—for 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? Here’s What You’ll Need This Month

Raising Backyard Chicks? Here’s What You’ll Need This Month

There’s nothing more rewarding (or adorable) than raising chicks in the springtime. Whether you’re expanding your flock or starting fresh, May is the perfect time to raise healthy, happy backyard chickens. Here’s your chick-raising checklist to make sure you have everything you need: Brooder Setup Brooder box – A plastic tote, livestock trough, or chick brooder works great Heat source – Use a brooder heat plate or heat lamp (with safety precautions) Thermometer – Keep temps around 95°F the first week, lowering weekly by 5°F Feed & Water Starter feed – Choose a chick-specific crumble with high protein (18–20%) Waterers...

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Prebiotics & Probiotics for Horses

Prebiotics & Probiotics for Horses

Pre- and probiotics are considered ā€œfunctional 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 ā€˜bugs’. 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

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 challenges—temperature fluctuations, increased moisture, and the arrival of new chicks. Whether you’re raising backyard chickens or managing a larger flock, here’s 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 it’s important to ensure their environment remains stable. Seasonal Transition Tips:- Keep coops well-ventilated but free from...

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