Smallholder Range

Smallholder Range High-quality, natural feeds for smallholders, crafted for poultry, waterfowl, goats, pigs, sheep,

As the cold weather hits and the grass stops growing, it is important to ensure that your natural grazers have access to...
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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As egg production tends to wind down for many birds through the colder months, it can be tempting to reduce their feeds....
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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Why choose the Smallholder Range? We aim to be as environmentally conscious as possible when making our feeds.  βœ…We only...
29/10/2024

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

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

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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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Are you considering rehoming ex-battery hens from  Hen Welfare Trust? If so, you may need to feed them a Layers Crumble ...
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.

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We were stunned by this fantastic mural in Iceland and thought we would share it with our followers.If you are prepping ...
01/10/2024



We were stunned by this fantastic mural in Iceland and thought we would share it with our followers.

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.

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Keeping ducks and geese free range is beneficial not only in terms of enabling them to fulfil natural behaviours, but al...
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.

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πŸ“’ Attention All Bird Keepers – Important Update! πŸ“πŸ¦†New legislation now requires all bird keepersβ€”no matter the size of y...
24/09/2024

πŸ“’ Attention All Bird Keepers – Important Update! πŸ“πŸ¦†

New legislation now requires all bird keepersβ€”no matter the size of your flockβ€”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. πŸ›‘οΈ

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

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

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

Help protect your birds and your communityβ€”don’t wait, register now!

Pygmy Goat Mix is specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of pygmy goats. It is a wholesome feed made with hi...
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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The Smallholder Range All Round Goat Mix is a nutritious goat mix suitable for all mature goats, including goats kept fo...
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:
οƒΌ Balanced with essential vitamins and minerals
οƒΌ Contains prebiotics for healthy digestion
οƒΌ Coated with a light cereal syrup for palatability

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Depending on the quantity and quality of forage your goats can access, they may require supplementary feed to provide a ...
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.

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Pigs enjoy foraging for grass, brambles, acorns, apples, and even earthworms. Although this is great for natural eating ...
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.

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

β€’ 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.

β€’ 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.

β€’ 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.

β€’ 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.

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

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Moulting is a natural process of shedding old and damaged feathers with new ones.  It is part of the hen’s cycle and can...
03/09/2024

Moulting is a natural process of shedding old and damaged feathers with new ones. It is part of the hen’s cycle and can be triggered by hormones or the end of their laying season. If your first thought is that your chickens are losing their feathers due to mites, this may not be the case.

Investigate the recesses and cracks of your hen’s coop to check for mites. Alternatively, after dark take a torch, take a sleepy hen and part its feathers to see if mites are visible on the skin. They disperse quickly when the light catches them. If you find no evidence of mites, then the likelihood is that your chickens are just going through their natural cycle.

If your hens are in moult, you need to ensure they are getting a correct balanced diet, such as our Natural Free Range Layers Pellets, as they need all the important nutrients from our feed to re-grow their feathers in pristine condition.

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Correct feeding is crucial for sheep's health, growth, and productivity. Most of a sheep's diet should be forage, includ...
27/08/2024

Correct feeding is crucial for sheep's health, growth, and productivity. Most of a sheep's diet should be forage, including pasture, hay, or silage. Fresh green pasture is ideal. Rotational grazing helps maintain pasture quality and reduces the risk of parasite infections. Adding a compound feed to your flock's diet is a beneficial practice.

The Smallholder Range Sheep Mix offers a quality all-round maintenance feed suitable for ewes and rams from 5 weeks old. This feed is not just an energy source when forage is in short supply, but it's also fully balanced with essential vitamins and minerals, and contains a prebiotic to support the digestive system, making it a comprehensive and valuable addition to your sheep's diet.

The Smallholder Range Ewe Nuts are specially made for Ewes. They are beneficial for around 6-8 weeks before and following lambing. Ewe nuts are a wholesome feed providing an ewe with all the vitamins and minerals needed to rear healthy lambs.

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Five top tips to ensure you have healthy geese and ducks.  βœ… For a more natural diet, if possible, allow your birds to g...
20/08/2024

Five top tips to ensure you have healthy geese and ducks.

βœ… For a more natural diet, if possible, allow your birds to graze freely. This is especially important for geese, which thrive on fresh grass. Use goose and duck pellets to supplement their diet.
βœ… For the first 3 weeks, feed a high-protein starter like The Smallholder Range Goose & Duck Starter Crumbs. These provide a high-energy diet, especially to encourage waterfowl to grow steadily from hatching.
βœ… During the next 3-8 weeks, transition to a grower feed such as Goose & Duck Grower/Finisher, which encourages a slower, more natural growth rate to finish.
βœ… After 8 weeks, switch to a maintenance feed for adults, such as Goose & Duck Breeder Pellets. These are a high-energy feed for breeding birds. They are formulated for optimum egg production and fertility, with vitamins and minerals for a nutritionally balanced diet. They contain prebiotics to help support the bird’s digestive health, are drug-free, and can be safely fed to poultry if you keep a mixed flock of poultry and waterfowl.
βœ… Ducks and geese need water to eat and digest their food correctly. Ensure you always provide fresh, clean water and grit to help them digest their food.

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Pygmy Goats should have access to good-quality forage, making up the bulk of their diet. Forage aids their digestion and...
13/08/2024

Pygmy Goats should have access to good-quality forage, making up the bulk of their diet. Forage aids their digestion and provides essential nutrients.
While forage is their primary food source, you could complement your goat's diet by feeding compound feeds for additional energy, particularly for lactating does or growing kids. The Smallholder Range Pygmy Goat Mix ensures they get essential nutrients like calcium and phosphorus, and it's specially made with the Pygmy goat's unique nutritional needs in mind.

The Smallholder Range Pygmy Goat Mix is a wholesome feed with increased levels of fibre. It contains dried fruit and vegetables to mimic the Pygmy goat's natural diet as closely as possible.
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Dust bathing is vital for chickens, serving several essential purposes in their health and well-being. It is an instinct...
06/08/2024

Dust bathing is vital for chickens, serving several essential purposes in their health and well-being. It is an instinctive behaviour to maintain their health and hygiene. Dust bathing can be a social activity where multiple hens engage together. It can help establish a pecking order and maintain social bonds within the flock.
Dust bathing is an effective way for chickens to remove dirt, parasites, and excess oil from their feathers, preventing them from becoming matted or greasy. Dust bathing also helps chickens control external parasites such as mites and lice, ultimately promoting healthy plumage.

Dust bathing can help chickens cool down during hot weather. The process allows moisture to evaporate from their skin, aiding in temperature regulation.

Create a dust bath area in a dry and sunny spot in the chicken run or coop. The area should be well-drained to prevent water from pooling. Fill the area with fine dust, sand, or dry soil.

Healthy plumage is vital for birds to regulate their body temperature and keep cool. Feathers act as insulation, preventing excessive heat from reaching the bird's body and reflecting sunlight.

Ensure your chicken's diet also supports healthy plumage. As feathers contain 89-97% protein, the correct supply of dietary amino acids is essential to produce keratin (the main protein found in feathers). Deficiencies in these amino acids can cause rough or malformed feathers. Vitamin E and selenium deficiency can cause slow feather development.

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