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New Year’s Solutions for the Farm: Part 2 - Winter Flock

New Year’s Solutions for the Farm: Part 2 - Winter Flock

January 07, 2018

This is the second blog post in a 4 part series offering New Year’s Solutions for your companion animals. Each week will feature a different species and a new giveaway. Stay tuned for more.

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Standlee Top 10 Gift Guide

Standlee Top 10 Gift Guide

December 10, 2017

According to Andy Williams, It’s the most WONDERFUL time of the year. But, for some of us, it can be the most stressful time of year. Purchasing gifts for your loved ones can be a challenge, but...

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Whether you’re planning to purchase or currently raising goats, we are here to provide some helpful solutions and giveaways for the New Year.  Read on to find out what you could win!
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From promoting animal safety to improved well-being, there are many things you can do for your goats to keep them healthy in 2018. Let’s start the year with good nutrition for your goats.
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Goat milk continues to gain popularity for those who can’t tolerate cow milk  as well as a premium ingredient for natural yogurts and artisan cheeses. Therefore, what you feed the lactating doe is a critical part of the process. Alfalfa has a reputation of being the “go to” forage for dairy goats with its high calorie, high protein, and high calcium content. If your doe is pregnant, you can transition them in late pregnancy from grass hay to a mix, then to alfalfa while they are milking.
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We also now offer an Organic Alfalfa Pellet that makes it easy for goats of all breeds and ages to chew. If you are looking for an organic, non-gmo feed alternative, this product is perfect for you. Romeo pictured below loves his Standlee Organic Alfalfa Pellets!
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We cannot iterate enough how important it is to provide your goats the closest thing to their natural nutrition as possible. Since, they are peinned up in their unnatural habitats they do not have access to the vitamins and minerals they need to survive. Supplementing them with minerals will make up for these deficiencies that occur, but it is important to know what your goats are lacking.
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Deborah Niemann discusses nutrition along with many other topics in her book “Raising Goats Naturally”. She mentions that well-nourished goats will have a shiny coat with soft hair, their body condition will be excellent, fertility and milk production will be good, and kidding problems will be rare. If you are encountering issues with your goats, then it is probably a good idea to look closely at their diet and your supplementation program to see if they could be deficient in key nutrients.
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Resolutions can be daunting, and that’s why we’re offering up solutions for the New Year! For this equine solution blog post, we’ll be giving away an innovative watering accessory that prevents overflow of buckets or troughs, without constant supervision. A gadget that saves you time?! I don’t know about you, but I could sure use a lot more of that!
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Horses require three important needs in their diets, including fiber, essential nutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals) and water, the single most important nutrient. They can survive a few weeks on water alone, if necessary, but only a few days with no water. Here’s another way to look at it, a horse can lose almost all of its body fat and over 50% of its protein and still survive. However, a loss of only 10% of its water reservoir will devastate the health of the horse.
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  6. Speaking of nesting boxes, why not add some aromatherapy to your coop and brighten up the dark days of winter? Add The Chicken Chick’s Spruce the Coop® Herbal Fusion Nest Box Herbs to litter, nest boxes, and dust bath areas to impart a delightful scent to your chicken’s environment! Keep reading for a chance to win a free bag of Spruce the Coop®!
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  7. Finally, ensure your flock has a comfortable place to roost this winter to keep warm and dry. Use 2x4s with the wide side facing up, which allows chickens to cover their feet completely with the warmth of their abdomen and insulation of their feathers. Keep your roost area and dropping boards dry with The Chicken Chick’s Sweet Coop™ zeolite. Zeolite is a naturally-occurring mineral produced from volcanic activity that absorbs moisture and attracts harmful ammonia molecules like a magnet, binding them to its surface. Sweet Coop® is a natural way to control moisture and harmful gas odor in the coop for a sweeter, healthier home for your chickens. Liberally sprinkle Sweet Coop® onto dropping boards and onto litter in between cleanings to maintain a clean, dry coop for your sleeping beauties.
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You are settling down with your first cup of coffee in the morning. The fire is going, your snuggly socks are on your feet and the blanket is wrapped around you, keeping the cold winter chill at bay. You are not looking forward to going out later into the cold winds but are thankful for the warm boots and coat to shield yourself from the winter weather.
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Winter weather can be a challenge to equine owners and their beloved animals. Snow, wind, rain and plunging temperatures are worrisome for your horse’s health. Thankfully there are some simple steps you can take to make sure that your horse is kept in good shape through the winter season.
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During the winter, some horses have challenges keeping warm. Their health is heavily dependent on their nutritional regimen. Fresh water always needs to be available to them or they will become dehydrated. Another very beneficial factor is forage. The fiber from hay is crucial because the digestion and fermentation of it helps horses maintain their body temperature. Horses use a lot of energy to stay warm so there might even be an increase of quality hay needed.
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Groundwork 1,400 lb. Capacity Pro Series Poly Dump Cart
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