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Top Reasons to be a Chicken Keeper
No matter why you choose to raise chickens, there’s a breed that will be perfect for you!
Feeding Dairy-Beef Cross Calves for Top Performance
Over the past few years, dairy farms have been benefiting from crossbreeding their dairy cows to beef bulls. Angus bulls are usually the breed of choice in these programs, however, I have seen a variety of other beef breed bulls used with similar results. When compared to straight bred Holstein
Winter Bunk and Pen Management
Feeding cattle in winter weather presents a variety of challenges. Not only do we have a variety of forms of precipitation with which to deal, but we can have wild barometric swings that can have a large influence on feed intake.
Tips for Using EnergiLass® With Your Cow Herd
EnergiLass® offers self-fed protein and/or mineral blocks to make supplementing your cattle easy. Here are 5 tips to help make your supplement program work for you.
Maximize Winter Grazing
Meeting cow herd nutritional requirements takes on many different forms depending on forage availability, location and management, and can be especially challenging with winter grazing situations.
Winterizing Your Chicken Coop and Run
While chickens are extremely cold hardy and do well in most climates there are a few things you can do to keep your birds more comfortable during the winter months. Continue reading to learn a few tips and tricks to winterize your chicken coop and run.
What to Expect When You’re Eggspecting
Between 18-22 weeks your hens should start laying eggs. Continue reading to learn the importance of providing the proper nutrition to your “eggspecting” hens and what you can expect before, during, and after.
Pros and Cons of Raising Fall Baby Chicks
Deciding what time of year to order and receive your baby chicks can be a difficult decision and depends heavily on your local climate and the resources you have available at home. This article discusses several factors you should consider when making the decision to raise chicks in the fall.
The Fall Molt
Each fall, starting when chickens are about 18 months old, chickens lose their feathers and grow shiny new ones in preparation for winter. Read to find out what to look for and what to expect as the molting season approaches.
Managing Spring and Summer Feed Inventories
Managing inventory across four distinct seasons is challenging and can have a tremendous impact on profitability. While spring and summer can be the two most challenging seasons, steps can be taken to combat and lessen these issues. Learn some tips and methods to best manage spring and summer feed inventories.
Why Cattle Need Supplements in Spring and Summer
Grass tetany and fly control are two primary concerns for cattle on pasture in the spring and summer. Learn why and how you should use cattle supplements to keep your herd safe.
Are you taking the right steps to keep your animals warm this Winter?
With Winter upon us, it is important to consider the animals in your care that will be exposed to the cold, ice and snow.