Carey Blackmon 10/27/26 Carey Blackmon 10/27/26

Shorter Days, Smarter Setup: A Winter Light Check for Laying Hens

A practical winter light check for mature laying hens: set a consistent morning timer, keep basic care steady, and let simple records guide the next change.

Carey Blackmon 10/20/26 Carey Blackmon 10/20/26

Before Cold Weather: Make Water the First Flock Check

Carey Blackmon 10/16/26 Carey Blackmon 10/16/26

Breeder Flock Nutrition: Why a Complete Feed Comes First

Carey Blackmon 8/29/26 Carey Blackmon 8/29/26

The Best Dog Feed Is the One That Fits the Dog

Choose dog food by life stage, workload, calorie needs, body condition, and tolerance—not by one marketing claim or guaranteed-analysis number.

Carey Blackmon 8/25/26 Carey Blackmon 8/25/26

Fall Pasture Success Starts Before You Buy Seed

Good fall pasture starts with soil, site, seed selection, and a grazing plan. Use these steps before spending money on seed and fertilizer.

Carey Blackmon 8/22/26 Carey Blackmon 8/22/26

The Feed Tag Is More Than the Protein Number

A feed tag tells you far more than crude protein. Learn how to read intended use, guaranteed analysis, ingredients, directions, and cautions before comparing feeds.

Carey Blackmon 8/18/26 Carey Blackmon 8/18/26

When the Flock Starts Molting, Keep the Feed Program Steady

Late-summer feather loss can be a normal molt, but the flock still needs a balanced feed program. Learn what to watch, what to feed, and when to look closer.

Carey Blackmon 8/15/26 Carey Blackmon 8/15/26

When Hay Is Short, Do Not Just Add Grain

Carey Blackmon 8/11/26 Carey Blackmon 8/11/26

Mineral Placement Matters More Than People Think

Carey Blackmon 8/8/26 Carey Blackmon 8/8/26

Fly Pressure Starts Before the Swarm

Carey Blackmon 8/4/26 Carey Blackmon 8/4/26

August Poultry Heat Checks: Water, Shade, Airflow, Then Feed

Carey Blackmon 7/25/26 Carey Blackmon 7/25/26

Why Late-Afternoon Feed Works Better in Summer

Carey Blackmon 7/24/26 Carey Blackmon 7/24/26

Coturnix Quail Nutrition by Life Stage: A Practical Feeding Guide

Coturnix quail need more than a high protein number. Learn what to look for in starter, finisher, maintenance, and breeder feed—including protein, amino acids, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins.

Carey Blackmon 7/21/26 Carey Blackmon 7/21/26

That Full Waterer May Be Failing Your Birds

A waterer can be full and still fail the flock. Check temperature, flow, cleanliness and placement at the hottest part of the afternoon, when the birds actually need it.