Farm & Ranch

Chickens are one of the most enjoyable farm animals to raise and, fortunately, you don’t need much space to do just that. In fact, the popularity of urban/backyard chicken farming is now a movement, with owners of small flocks gaining the nutritional benefits of independently grown and farm-fresh eggs. In addition, raising backyard chickens teaches your family—especially kids—personal responsibility and the value of a job well done. Bonus: Your kids will love their backyard chickens. Whether you have 40 acres at your disposal, or just a small yard in the city, our How To Raise Chickens section explains how to build a successful flock. Feel free to “scratch around.”   Marek’s disease is a contagious disease found among chickens worldwide. It has no cure and that’s why vaccination is so important. All of the chickens at... Read more

Get out and get to work! When it comes to fencing that’s a good place to start. With a little sweat equity, fencing sets boundaries. It keeps animals in and predators out. It can encompass entire ranches or just protect the vegetable patch in the backyard. Whatever it’s needed for, fencing has many uses. That’s why in our Fencing Section we make it easy and break it down for you. To get started, you’ll need a good pair of gloves. Then, depending on the type of fence your installing, you may need a wire stretcher, post pounder, pliers and crimps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbIjn8iJzXE&feature=youtu.be Video Transcription What Kind of Tools Do You Need for Fencing? Good morning, my name's Chris. I work at the Great Falls North 40. Born and raised on a farm and ranch. I've worked at the Gre... Read more

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Electric fencing can save 30-40% off costs compared with traditional fence, due to using fewer materials and less labor. So, when installing an electric fence, you need to first determine if your fence is going to be permanent or temporary -because the tools, the infrastructure, and the products are all going to be different. Whether your project is permanent or temporary, whether your fencing in livestock or heading into the backcountry; in our How to Install Electric Fence Guide, we’ll answer questions to help you get started in your electric fencing project. It’s all doable, let’s get to work! When choosing fencing and wire types for your horses, you need to pay attention to visibility, post spacing, and you need to make sure your wire is no further apart than 10 inches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW_by... Read more

What Should I Feed My New Chicks and Chickens? Read more

Get out and get to work! When it comes to fencing that’s a good place to start. With a little sweat equity, fencing sets boundaries. It keeps animals in and predators out. It can encompass entire ranches or just protect the vegetable patch in the backyard. Whatever it’s needed for, fencing has many uses. That’s why in our Fencing Section we make it easy and break it down for you. In this guide, we’ll answer questions like what type of fence is best for your animals while explaining what tools you’ll need to get the job done. And, we’ll tackle topics such as spacing and cost. It’s more doable than you think. You’ve got this and we can help. There are five types of coatings in fencing products; commercial, class one, class three, zinc aluminum, and zinc aluminum plus paint. Depending on your fencing needs, each ... Read more

Electric fencing can save 30-40% off costs compared with traditional fence, due to using fewer materials and less labor. So, when installing an electric fence, you need to first determine if your fence is going to be permanent or temporary -because the tools, the infrastructure, and the products are all going to be different. Whether your project is permanent or temporary, whether your fencing in livestock or heading into the backcountry; in our How to Install Electric Fence Guide, we’ll answer questions to help you get started in your electric fencing project. It’s all doable, let’s get to work! There are several parts that go into installing an electric fence tumble wheel. Once put together, the tumble wheel is very effective in helping in animal management. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxD_SN_QsB8 ... Read more

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Get out and get to work! When it comes to fencing that’s a good place to start. With a little sweat equity, fencing sets boundaries. It keeps animals in and predators out. It can encompass entire ranches or just protect the vegetable patch in the backyard. Whatever it’s needed for, fencing has many uses. That’s why in our Fencing Section we make it easy and break it down for you. In this guide, we’ll answer questions like what type of fence is best for your animals while explaining what tools you’ll need to get the job done. And, we’ll tackle topics such as spacing and cost. It’s more doable than you think. You’ve got this and we can help. There are three different styles of knots; hinged-joint knot, the fixed-knot knot, and the S-knot knot. Depending on your fencing needs, each knot is designed for a specific ... Read more

By Nutrena Poultry Experts Chickens, unsurprisingly, are near the bottom of the food chain. Predators that live on the ground and in the sky find chickens to be the perfect meal. When we decide to raise poultry, we also make a commitment to ensure their safety to the best of our ability. We’ve gathered some helpful tips to keep predators away from your flock. To start the effort, you need to think like a predator. Is there anywhere an unwelcome visitor could dig under to get into the coop? Could an animal get the coop door open? Is the top of the coop secure? After asking those questions, take a look at the chicken run and ask yourself the same questions. Could a fox dig under the fence? Could a hawk swoop in from above? Obviously, there are considerations for free-range chickens, too, and these can be more problematic than dealing... Read more

Get out and get to work! When it comes to fencing that’s a good place to start. With a little sweat equity, fencing sets boundaries. It keeps animals in and predators out. It can encompass entire ranches or just protect the vegetable patch in the backyard. Whatever it’s needed for, fencing has many uses. That’s why in our Fencing Section we make it easy and break it down for you. In this guide, we’ll answer questions like what type of fence is best for your animals while explaining what tools you’ll need to get the job done. And, we’ll tackle topics such as spacing and cost. It’s more doable than you think. You’ve got this and we can help. High tensile fencing products are stronger, lighter, longer lasting, and they cost less. Traditionally, low carbon barbed wire has a breaking strength of around 950 pounds. ... Read more

Keeping Chickens Warm when it gets ColdWhen the seasons turn cooler, bedding in your chicken coop is important. Plus, chickens, even free range, need something to scratch for and giving them something like Purina Flock Block helps. Watch and learn as we share our best tips for getting your chicken flock ready for cooler temperatures.Video TranscriptionHi, I'm Jennie and I'm from North 40 Outfitters and I'm here to talk to you about the feed and care of your chickens. One of the things we want to do in the winter time is keeps the flock fresh or pine shavings or straw or something like that for bedding in your coop. And it gives the chicken something to kind of scratch through. Standlee Flock Fresh has alfalfa also in their product and that gives the chicken something to nourishment as well. This also keeps you ammonia down in your coop i... Read more