Smallholder Range

11/12/2024

From all of us at The Smallholder Range, we hope you have a wonderful festive season!

Our opening times over the festive period are:
Tuesday 24/12/2024 Open 09:00hrs Closed 12:00hrs
Wednesday 25/12/2024 Closed
Thursday 26/12/2024 Closed
Friday 27/12/2024 Closed
Saturday 28/12/2024 Closed
Sunday 29/12/2024 Closed
Monday 30/12/2024 Open 09:00hrs Closed 16:00hrs
Tuesday 31/12/2024 Open 09:00hrs Closed 12:00hrs
Wednesday 01/01/2025 Closed
Thursday 02/01/2025 Open 09:00hrs Closed 16:00hrs
Friday 03/01/2025 Open 09:00hrs Closed 16:00hrs

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10/12/2024

Natural nutrition that helps keep your pigs happy and healthy. The Smallholder Range Pot-bellied Pig feed encourages slower, more natural growth rates, making it ideal for pet pigs.

We want your pigs to look and feel as good as you do. That is why we specially formulate our feed with only the highest quality ingredients and leave out all the other things which don’t meet our high standards.

💚 High fibre, low calorie blend helps tackle obesity
✨Nutritionally balanced with essential nutrients and added prebiotics to support gut health
🌿 No artificial additives, colours or flavours
🌾 NO Soya, GM free!

For more information about our pot-bellied pig feed click here: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/pigs

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03/12/2024

26/11/2024

Water is the most important nutrient for all poultry. In fact, a lack of water will have a much quicker and more detrimental effect on a bird’s health than a lack of food. Water is not only essential for maintaining good health but also for performance in terms of growth, egg laying, and general vitality.

Feed intake is dependent on water intake, so if birds drink less water, they will eat less feed, which may lead to nutritional deficiencies. Any stress, such as poor nutrition or dehydration, can cause fault bars in growing feathers, which will impact feather quality.

In sub-zero temperatures, remove drinkers at night and take them indoors to prevent them from freezing. Replacing the drinkers in the morning is much quicker than trying to defrost those that have frozen outside overnight. On days when the outside temperature remains below freezing provide tepid water to slow down the freezing process.

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19/11/2024

While most pigs don’t necessarily graze like ruminants, certain breeds, such as Kune Kunes, do require hay or forage, especially in the winter when there is a lack of grass. Pigs require reasonable amounts of high-quality protein and vitamins and minerals for supporting all-round body functions. Feeding a balanced feed makes this simple as everything they need for a balanced diet is included. Pet pigs or good-doer breeds like Kune-Kunes are more prone to obesity, so specialist pot-bellied pig feeds, such as Smallholder Range Pot-Bellied Pig Feed, are ideal for ensuring a balanced diet while restricting their calories.

For more information on our Pot Bellied Pig Feed click here: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/pigs

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12/11/2024

As the cold weather hits and the grass stops growing, it is important to ensure that your natural grazers have access to good quality forage in appropriate quantities to ensure they are getting an adequate fibre intake. When feeding outdoors, consider using raised feeders to avoid forage being lost in the mud surrounding high-activity feeders during our typical British winters.
Winter grazing is also likely to be nutritionally deficient, so providing a high-quality, balanced feed alongside their forage is ideal to ensure they are getting a balanced diet. Species-specific feeds will be specially formulated to provide the right combination of vitamins and minerals for the animals they are intended for. The Smallholder Range produces balanced feeds for sheep and goats (including Pygmy Goats).

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05/11/2024

As egg production tends to wind down for many birds through the colder months, it can be tempting to reduce their feeds. However, they still need nutritional support for their moult and general health, including good levels of high-quality protein to support feather growth. A balanced layers pellet with a protein level of around 16%, such as The Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellets, is ideal for feeding year-round as it provides nutritional support, including the required vitamins and minerals for your bird's well-being. Providing ad-lib feed ensures all birds can get their daily intake, reducing competition.

Did you know? It is very difficult for chickens to overeat as their croup is limited by how full it can be.

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29/10/2024

Why choose the Smallholder Range? We aim to be as environmentally conscious as possible when making our feeds.

✅We only use Non-Genetically Modified (Non-GM) ingredients.
✅All of our feeds are made in our own drug free mill.
✅We only use premium-grade vegetable oils.
✅We do not use chemically extracted ingredients; our oils are cold pressed, not harshly extracted, using the solvent hexane.
✅We are soya-free, meaning fewer food miles.

For more information about our values click here: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/about

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22/10/2024

How nice to see these young Pygmy Goats playing with their Pot Bellied Pig friend. Interestingly, both these breeds, most usually kept as pets, are predisposed to becoming overweight.

At The Smallholder Range, we have developed feeds specifically for these pet breeds. They are higher in fibre and lower in protein and energy to help avoid obesity while being nutritionally balanced to keep pets healthy and thriving.

The Smallholder Range Pygmy Goat Mix contains dried fruit and vegetables to mimic the Pygmy goat’s natural diet as closely as possible. Pot-Bellied Pig Food is suitable for Kune Kunes, micro-pigs and other pet pigs, providing prebiotics to support the digestive system.

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15/10/2024

Are you considering rehoming ex-battery hens from Hen Welfare Trust?

If so, you may need to feed them a Layers Crumble before transitioning to Layers Pellets. This is because, as battery hens, they are most likely fed a mash/crumble, so aiding them in the transition can ensure they are eating and reduce stress.

The Smallholder Range Layers Crumble provides all the benefits of the Natural Free Range Layers Pellet, however, the crumble consistency helps to prevent selective feeding and creates less dust and waste than a traditional meal or mash.

For more information about Natural Free Range Layers Crumble click here:
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01/10/2024

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If you are prepping for mating season, with ewes dipped and cleaned up, it is a good time to assess their nutritional needs and ensure they are in prime condition for breeding.

The Smallholder Range Sheep Mix can be fed as maintenance if required alongside their forage source, or introduced 6-8 weeks pre-lambing to provide additional calories, vitamins and minerals.

For more information on our Sheep Mix click here: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/sheep/sheep-mix

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26/09/2024

Keeping ducks and geese free range is beneficial not only in terms of enabling them to fulfil natural behaviours, but also gives them plenty of room to forage. Ducks and geese instinctively seek food sources from their environment, such as insects, seeds, and young, green shoots.

Providing a large enough area for ducks and geese will help them supplement their diet and carry out natural foraging behaviours, but it will not provide a well-balanced diet for them to thrive on, lay well, or produce strong-shelled eggs.
Smallholder Range Goose & Duck feeds are specially formulated for waterfowl at different life stages. By providing these feeds, you are ensuring that your ducks and geese receive the vitamins and minerals they need for a nutritionally balanced diet, and prebiotics to help support their digestive system. The Smallholder Range feeds are made with the highest quality non-GM ingredients, are drug-free, and are soya-free.

Waterfowl of all ages should be provided with fresh, clean water and grit of appropriate size on an ad-lib basis.

For advice on finding the best feed for your geese and ducks, contact our Nutrition Team.

For more information on The Smallholder Range waterfowl feeds please click here.
https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/waterfowl

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24/09/2024

📢 Attention All Bird Keepers – Important Update! 🐓🦆

New legislation now requires all bird keepers—no matter the size of your flock—to officially register your birds. Previously, only those with 50+ birds had to do this, but now everyone must register to receive vital updates on disease outbreaks and biosecurity measures. 🛡️

This helps protect your flock from serious diseases like avian flu and Newcastle disease. 🦠

📅 Deadline for registration in England & Wales: 1st October
📅 (Scotland: Deadline was 1st September)

👉 Register your birds here: https://rb.gy/h1jkqr

Once registered, you must notify APHA if your contact info or the species you keep changes.

Help protect your birds and your community—don’t wait, register now!

23/09/2024

Pygmy Goat Mix is specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of pygmy goats. It is a wholesome feed made with high-quality, non-GM ingredients. It has increased fibre and lower energy, making it ideal for good-doer breeds such as the pygmy goat.

Pygmy Goat Mix contains dried fruits and vegetables, such as pineapple and carrot, to mimic the pygmy goat’s natural diet as closely as possible and tempt even the fussiest feeders.

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20/09/2024

The Smallholder Range All Round Goat Mix is a nutritious goat mix suitable for all mature goats, including goats kept for breeding and milk production, and is ideal as a maintenance feed.

Key features:
 Balanced with essential vitamins and minerals
 Contains prebiotics for healthy digestion
 Coated with a light cereal syrup for palatability

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17/09/2024

Depending on the quantity and quality of forage your goats can access, they may require supplementary feed to provide a well-balanced diet tailored to their nutritional needs.

For productive goats, kept for milk or meat production, a high-quality, coarse mix will provide the necessary nutrition. Feeds containing cooked cereals, peas, beans, linseed, and other carefully selected ingredients will provide the required high energy levels, quality protein, and balance of vitamins and minerals to meet their nutritional needs.

For smaller breeds, such as pygmy goats, which are often kept as pets, supplementary feeds must be specially formulated to ensure they do not become overweight. Feeds suitable for pygmy goats will be higher in fibre and lower in energy and protein than other goat mixes, ideal for keeping waistlines in check whilst still providing a balanced, nutritious diet alongside good quality forage.

See our range of specially formulated, high-quality goat feeds for more information via the link: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/goats

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10/09/2024

Pigs enjoy foraging for grass, brambles, acorns, apples, and even earthworms. Although this is great for natural eating behaviours, foraging for food from their environment will not provide them with a well-balanced, complete, nutritional diet. Therefore, it is essential to supplement this with a balanced compound feed.
Understanding a pig's nutritional needs is a key aspect of pig ownership. These needs vary depending on the type of pig. Smaller breeds such as Kune Kunes, micro pigs, and Pot-Bellied pigs tend to be good doers. They require a high-fiber, low-energy/protein diet to avoid becoming obese. We developed our Pot-Bellied Pig Food, which should be fed according to your pet pig's size and condition, to meet this need.

To read more about our Pot-Bellied Pig Food click the link: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/pigs/pot-bellied-pig-feed

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05/09/2024

Are you worried about your hens losing their feathers? They could be in moult. Here are the key things to consider when your hens are in moult:

• Feather condition – in moult, hens will lose feathers and their overall feather condition will decline but this is a natural process and should not cause concern.

• Egg production – laying will naturally slow down and might stop completely, as nutritional demands to grow new plumage means hens cannot maintain the production of nutrient-rich eggs.

• Protein – feathers are mostly made up of protein, so it is important to ensure your hens are getting enough protein to grow new feathers efficiently as well as support or resume egg production.

• Balanced diet – it is important to continue to feed a balanced layers feed - even if your hens are not laying. A high-quality, balanced layers feed such as Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellet or Crumble, provides a complete nutritionally balanced diet which will support hens during their moult and all year round.

• Limit treats – during moult, treat feeds should be kept to a minimum as feeding too much can unbalance the hen’s diet.

For more information on our Natural Free Range Layers Pellets or Crumble click here: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/layers

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