Archive for January, 2015

Archive for January, 2015

Sustained Nutrition Program Builds Better Cattle

Consistent, effective cow nutrition ensures greater reproductive results, fetal development and better performance in your beef calf crop. Sustained Nutrition increases your bottom line for generations to come. Purina Sustained® Cattle Nutrition Program helps cattle producers in building better cattle, generation after generation .A 12-month cow care program supports your...

Enjoying Backyard Birds

It’s a beautiful scene to look outside your window and see a unique wild bird eating out of a bird feeder you planted in your backyard. Wild Bird feeding is a great educational tool for your family. It teaches the importance of becoming more environmentally aware while allowing you to...

Lonestar Park Racing Schedule

Mark your calendar and don't miss a race this year at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. The 2015 Spring Thoroughbred season begins April 9, 2015. Races are Thursday - Saturday 6:35pm and Sunday 1:35pm. Lone Star Park is located at 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Visit...

Best Bets For February Planting

As everyone in North Texas knows, our February weather can be a gamble— temps can be spring-like one day and fall below freezing the next.  But, the weather extremes should not deter gardeners from planting in February.  Potatoes are top of the list for planting this time of year. Other...

Your Chickens’ New Home

Before you pick up your first birds, you need to prepare their new home. The needs and requirements will vary depending on the type of birds, number of birds and age you are starting them.  Chicks need one to two square feet of floor space per chick during their first...

Bumblefoot in Chickens

Regular examination of the feet of your flock is important for health! A common infection to be aware of is Bumblefoot, an infection on a chicken's foot. You may notice limping as an early sign that something is bothering your feathered friends. Look for swelling or redness on the bottom of...

The Problem Of Crowded Coops

If you are new to raising chickens things may start out small and before you know it, you have an over-crowded coop. There are many reasons to avoid overcrowding. Read more about it from the experts at Nutrena on The Scoop from the Coop.   Need feed and supplies for your...

The Right Way To Supplement Calcium with Chickens

In order to produce hard eggs, chicken need to consume 20 times the amount of calcium than is contained in her bones. With this in mind, it is important to provide the appropriate amount of calcium steadily into the diet. Many chicken owners crush eggshells and feed them back to...

Clovite Conditioner For A Shiny Coat

Clovite conditioner is a high potency natural vitamin supplement especially rich in vitamins A, D, and B12. Feed 1-2 tablespoons twice daily. Use Clovite Conditioner to promote a shiny, healthy coat and strong healthy hooves. Great for horses and other farm animals, poultry, pigs, dogs and cats. Available in a 5 pound tub...

Ft Worth Stock Show

The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is a 23-day extravaganza at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, offering a unique atmosphere rich in tradition and history. Tarrant County’s largest annual event attracts more than one million visitors each year. The nation’s oldest livestock show features over 22,000 head of world-class...