Farm & Ranch

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

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First of All, What IS an Infrared heater? An infrared heater is like a little piece of the sun inside your home or building. Like the infrared portions of sunlight, operating on a light spectrum you CAN'T see, infrared heaters deliver a condensed "beam" of heat to rooms or objects (cold legs at the office?) that are in front of the device. For a demonstration go outside and stand in the sun, feel the warmth on your skin, etc. Now go stand in the shade- you will immediately feel the difference because a lot of the sun's heat, specifically the infrared portion of that heat, is transferred alongside the visible light spectrum. So an infrared heater basically delivers the "heat" energy you feel in direct sunlight- without the entire light spectrum tagging along. The "invisible beam" of light energy that is given off by the infrared heate... Read more

As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, and this is particularly true for horses. Providing year-round protection for your horse against preventable problems can help you avoid expensive vet bills or even the tragic loss of your horse. One of the simplest ways to protect your horse is to keep vaccinations and parasite control up-to-date during the course of the year. We've all heard the arguments against vaccinating, and we interviewed a local vet about some of those here, but for those of us who will be vaccinating this year, we need to make sure we are up to date, not just on the actual yearly vaccines, but also the boosters you need (especially with younger horses). We asked Zoetis Animal Health about to tell us what their year-round routine would be, starting at spring when the change in season can increase threat fr... Read more

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DuraStart Batteries: American Products, American Story DuraStart is proud to operate a massive, 520-acre single-site battery manufacturing complex in both Berks County, Pennsylvania, and Corydon, Iowa, with world-class facilities that are the most advanced in the industry.... check out their recycling process and the facilities that power it here. They employ over 8,000 people, and for over a decade, they have been one of Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work. Many DuraStart employees have over 20 years of tenured service, and the DuraStart story, like most, decent American stories, starts in a garage. Durastart offers long-lasting, affordable batteries that power everything. Check these out. World War II: DuraStart Beginnings DuraStart began as a dream of the Breidegam family. In 1946, DeLight Jr., a young Air Force veteran, started a batt... Read more

When it comes to giving vaccines and injections to livestock, there are any number of experience levels. From the veteran cattle rancher to the first time pet owner looking to help their puppy be healthy, there's always an opportunity to learn more about the devices and medications you use. Below you will find a great resource to help you get a grip on what you're doing and how to help your livestock, whether it's for a commercial operation or a single dose, you'll learn something. DO's when Administering Vaccinations or Medication with a Needle Mark and separate syringes: use different syringes for modified live vaccines and for bacterines or killed products. It helps to mark the modified live syringes with red paint or tape and keep them separate. Clean the injection site: Injecting into a spot that is damp, muddy or covered with manu... Read more

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Putting the Husqvarna 450 to the test... When we all ended up in Monarch staring up at a 70' blue-stain pine, the Husqvarna 450 Chainsaw looked a little- puny for the task at hand. This was a horrible assumption as you can see from the photographs below. The Husqvarna Rancher 450 chainsaw packs a real wallop, if you'll allow me to usurp a colloquialism. It's a 50.2 cc, 3.2 HP made for all-around usage. While we cut down, limbed, and sectioned a huge tree this chainsaw works just as well on broken fence, railroad ties, or any other everyday usage typical on properties here in the Northwest. You can learn more about the specifics of the 450 Rancher on our product page, here. Another cool product spec that was directly related to our little outing in Monarch is the air injection in this chainsaw versus other chainsaws. It has a centrifuga... Read more

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Gallagher Turbo Wire is one of the best-known secrets in the portable fencing world. When you need a stronger option, Gallagher makes Turbo wire. It’s built to be reliable, super-conductive, and highly portable, Turbo Wire is one of the best choices in areas where weather conditions may be a concern (winds, snowfall, etc). The mix of stainless steel and copper provide long-lasting conductivity in the realm of 40X that of regular poly wire. Nine mixed-metal strands 40 times more conductive than standard poly wire Resistance is 209 Ohms/mi. Four high conductive strands carry the pulse further UV-stabilized and strong for longer life Ultra-white, clearly visible to animals Click the video below to learn more or buy your Gallagher Turbo Wire here. Hi, I’m Derek with Gallagher Animal Management and I’m here with North 40 at the Mi... Read more

When looking to install an electric fence, you need to ask yourself three questions. 1.) Is your fence permanent or temporary? 2.) How big is the space you're fencing? 3.) What animals are you targeting? After you answer these... then the real work begins. 1.) Is your Fence Permanent or Temporary? First things first, this is the best question to ask for a few reasons. Why? Permanent fences and temporary fences use different materials. If it's a permanent fence you're after, then you're going to opt for an installation that utilizes wire (aluminum, high tensile wire, or Gallagher's Turbo Rope). You will need to use wire in a permanent electrical fencing application because it holds up better than (most) tape or rope, and is much more resistant to the weather it will be exposed to out on the range. You'll also want to opt for standard t-... Read more