Attracting Pollinators: Buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies, and zipping hummingbirds are super-fun to watch as they flit and zoom from flower to flower, but these pollinators do more than just entertain. They actually help fuel life on this planet. The cucumbers in your salad, the berries in your yogurt, the apples...
Summer Mineral Minute - Enhancing Your Cattle's Health with a Comprehensive Mineral Program As we embrace the warmth and vitality of summer, it's the perfect time to focus on optimizing your cattle's health and productivity through a well-rounded mineral program. Here are some quick and timely considerations to ensure your...
The eagerly anticipated calendar for the 2026 Livestock Shows in the great state of Texas has been officially announced. It’s time to mark your calendars! From the heart of the Lone Star State to its sprawling outskirts, each venue will offer a unique experience. Check them out and experience the...
Summer Flock Care: How to Keep Chickens Cool! Summer is a time for fun, adventure and excitement – for both backyard chicken raisers and their flocks. To keep birds cool in the summertime, provide fresh, cool water for hydration, maintain chicken coop ventilation and choose a layer feed with the Purina® Oyster...
In the height of summer competition season, it is common to have days of intense heat. This heat can be even harder on your horse than it is on you. If you are seeing sluggishness in your horse here are some facts that are important to know about the heat...
Feeding Deer in Late Spring and Summer: The deer herd has survived the winter and early spring and is entering the most energy and nutrient demanding period of the year. Bucks have antlers developing, does are finishing gestation and starting to lactate, and fawns are growing at their peak...
Ideally, the average horse's ration is primarily hay and pasture grass, with modest amounts of concentrates, such as grain, pelleted or sweet feed. But frequently, little emphasis is placed on the quality of forage .
Young hens, or pullets, begin laying sometime between their 16th and 24th week of age.
At week six, you made it through the brooding period! Between 6 and 8 weeks of age, your chicks will be much larger and will need twice the amount of floor space they started with. If the temperature is mild and the chicks are fully feathered, they can be allowed...
Looking to grow your own food and enjoy the rewards of a flourishing garden? You're in the right place. January marks the perfect time of year to start planning and getting everything ready. Whether it's your first time starting a garden or you're a seasoned green thumb, there are a...
