Flock & Pet Guides

Sealed feed storage container in a coop — how to store chicken feed properly

How to Store Chicken Feed: Keeping It Fresh and...

Moisture, heat, pests, and time are the four enemies of fresh feed. Learn how to store chicken feed properly to keep it fresh, nutritious, and pest-free — with tips on...

How to Store Chicken Feed: Keeping It Fresh and...

Moisture, heat, pests, and time are the four enemies of fresh feed. Learn how to store chicken feed properly to keep it fresh, nutritious, and pest-free — with tips on...

Poultry grit in a dish next to backyard chickens — why chickens need grit for digestion

Grit 101: Why Your Chickens Need It and How to ...

Chickens don't have teeth — they rely on grit stored in their gizzard to grind food. Learn why grit is essential, which size to use, how it differs from oyster...

Grit 101: Why Your Chickens Need It and How to ...

Chickens don't have teeth — they rely on grit stored in their gizzard to grind food. Learn why grit is essential, which size to use, how it differs from oyster...

Farm fresh backyard chicken eggs — guide to stronger healthier eggs from your flock

From Coop to Table: How to Help Your Chickens L...

The secret to better eggs starts with better hen care. Learn how feed, calcium, grit, water, light, and a clean coop all play a role — plus shop the products...

From Coop to Table: How to Help Your Chickens L...

The secret to better eggs starts with better hen care. Learn how feed, calcium, grit, water, light, and a clean coop all play a role — plus shop the products...

Ducks splashing in water in a backyard — water needs guide for ducks and geese

Water Needs for Ducks & Geese: Drinking, Splash...

Water isn't just a luxury for waterfowl — it's essential. Learn how much ducks and geese need daily, whether they require swimming access, and how to keep things clean and...

Water Needs for Ducks & Geese: Drinking, Splash...

Water isn't just a luxury for waterfowl — it's essential. Learn how much ducks and geese need daily, whether they require swimming access, and how to keep things clean and...

Chickens seeking shade in summer heat — heat stress prevention guide for backyard poultry

Keeping Your Flock Cool: How to Manage Heat Str...

Heat stress is one of the most underestimated threats to backyard poultry — and Minnesota summers can get dangerous fast. Learn how to recognize heat stress, keep your flock cool...

Keeping Your Flock Cool: How to Manage Heat Str...

Heat stress is one of the most underestimated threats to backyard poultry — and Minnesota summers can get dangerous fast. Learn how to recognize heat stress, keep your flock cool...

Famo Feeds layer crumble bag — family-owned Minnesota poultry feed mill since 1903

Meet Famo Feeds: Over 120 Years of Family-Owned...

Famo Feeds has been serving Midwest farmers since 1903 — and was named AFIA Feed Facility of the Year, the first family-owned business to earn the honor. Learn about the...

Meet Famo Feeds: Over 120 Years of Family-Owned...

Famo Feeds has been serving Midwest farmers since 1903 — and was named AFIA Feed Facility of the Year, the first family-owned business to earn the honor. Learn about the...