Union Point Custom Feeds

01/03/2026

This weather is pretty dreary and even the birds are feeling it! If you're not already offering your feathered friends our Scratch, this is the perfect time to start -- it's the next-best thing to a day in the sun when there are bugs to peck and worms to hunt. Made with love using Northwest ingredients. Find it at www.unionpoint.com/online/p/scratch

12/22/2025

Happy Solstice! We shared one of our favorite traditions a couple of days ago -- and here's another morsel from The Animals' Merry Christmas -- a scene from one of Alice's favorites, "The Goat Who Played Santa Claus". (We'll let him off the hook for bringing the turkey just plain old corn, and obviously you should never let your pigs smoke a pipe. 🐷 ) We hope you're settled into a sweet weekend with a tradition of your own, looking forward to more daylight for those barn chores! ✨

12/19/2025

This sweetest of books, The Animals' Merry Christmas🎄, evokes such fond holiday memories. Three Royle generations have been raised on this book as a holiday staple... no wonder we ended up making animal feed! If you aren't familiar with this classic animal-filled delight, pick up a copy. We each have a favorite story and as kids, spent hours studying the sweet Richard Scarry animals. We hope you experience the sweetness of the season and recall a childhood joy of your own this holiday! With warmth and gratitude from all of us at Union Point. ✨❄ 🐐

12/13/2025

Bright, rich yellow and orange yolks are assumed to be a sign of a healthier egg. But there’s more to it than that. Here’s more… and why you should care:

🌼 One common way to brighten egg yolks is to include corn in the feed. Instead, we include marigold flowers, paprika and pumpkin flesh.

👁️ These ingredients aren't just pretty -- they are rich in lutein – yes, the same powerhouse you know as it is associated to eye health. Lutein is a natural precursor of Vitamin A. As with carrots, 🥕 the bright color comes from carotinoids.

🍳 So what? Not only are these botanicals good for your hens, they’re good for you. You get all the benefits of a lutein supplement from the egg yolks themselves! (But only if the brightness is coming from ingredients other than corn!)

Get details about our feeds on our website: unionpoint.com/online.

11/21/2025

Around here, we're thankful for so much, and the folks at Eugene Backyard Farmer are a biggie. Eugene Backyard Farmer opened in 2010 and it was one of those sweet, one-degree-of-separation, friends-in-common situations that put us together. Lots has changed over the years for both of our businesses, but we've each remained committed to animal husbandry and sustainable agriculture. If you're in the Eugene-Springfield area, check them out. They're more than a store, they're a resource. Thanks for carrying our feeds for all these years, EBF! eugenebackyardfarmer.com/

11/13/2025

Heads up, Union Point customers! November 20-26 is one of our 2x/year Maintenance & Training weeks and that means production will be limited. Thanksgiving falls right after that, so...

Please take a gander at your feed stock, make sure you’re set through the month, and if not, please get your order in now so that we’re sure to have your feed needs handled. Questions about timing or availability? We’re happy to help: https://www.unionpoint.com/contact

We appreciate your help!

11/07/2025

Most poultry feeds offer just 16% protein and that'll work... but if you offer 18% protein, as our feeds do, your birds aren't just getting by -- they're healthier and they'll lay more eggs. Think of it this way: Each egg is packed with protein. Our 18% feed replaces the protein that is used for the egg, and gives your girl something for her own health! Read our blog for more explanation and science on this topic: unionpoint.com/blog/how-are-you-paying-your-chickens

10/24/2025

As the temperatures dip, it's more important than ever that your flock gets the nutrition it needs. Here's why protein matters even more in cold weather:

🐔 When it’s cold it takes more calories to stay warm. Protein helps maintain strong muscles and internal organs that produce metabolic heat efficiently.
🧣Protein can be converted to energy too, and used specifically for keeping warm.
🩹 Protein supports antibody production and tissue repair, helping resist respiratory infections and cold-related injuries.
🥚Protein helps sustain laying and keeps yolks healthy when energy demands are high.
🐓 During or after molting extra protein helps grow dense, healthy feathers for better warmth retention. There is a specific amino acid that contributes to plumage, and the high methionine content of our feeds, makes for the prettiest, warmest feathers ever!

Our layer and grower feeds all have 18% protein (2% more than what is typical) giving your birds what they need to stay warm, healthy and to lay more eggs for you! Visit unionpoint.com/online and check out our layer feeds and our grower too. Local? Go to unionpoint.com/wholesale

All natural, GMO-free, Corn-Free, Soy-free chicken feeds, layer feed, scratch and black soldier grub bugs. Now delivered to your door by the pioneers of sustainable nutrition for your laying or grower flock.

10/10/2025

Welcome to the Union Point family of retailers, Ruch Hardware! This sweet spot in Ruch, Oregon is a true community resource and the go-to for all things home, garden and small farm. Shelves are stocked with essential national brands and Oregon-made products like our poultry feed too! If you’re in the Ruch area, you’re in luck! We hope you love the convenience of picking up locally.

Looking for retailers in your area? See our website: unionpoint.com

10/03/2025

It's that time! Pumpkins are everywhere you look. But here at Union Point, they're not just a seasonal decoration, they're an important ingredient! Pumpkin seeds are:

🎃 Healthy, highly nutritious source of energy
🎃 Good source of unsaturated fats, including alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
🎃 Antioxidant source
🎃 Contain important minerals (magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron, zinc, and copper)
🎃 Deliver vitamins A, D and E in abundance

Get in on the good stuff: Our Cold-Pressed Pellets with Pumpkin Layer feed delivers 18% protein, no-to-zero waste, fewer crumbles and all the good stuff that's in a pumpkin! Get details at: www.unionpoint.com/online/p/layerfeed

09/19/2025

Fact: We're not above bribing our birds with tasty oven-dried Grub Bugs. For instance...

🐔 Flown the coop? Lure 'em back with a trail of our Black Soldier Fly Larvae.
🥚 Won't give up an egg? Distract her with a tasty, lovely larvae treat.
💩Time for a coop cleaning? Move 'em out with a scavenger hunt.
🐓Protective rooster? Turn his head with a crunchy treat.

Learn more about our sustainably-sourced, all-natural, preservative-free Black Soldier Larvae, aka Grub Bugs, here:
www.unionpoint.com/online/p/grubbugsinabox

09/12/2025

We won't call you chicken if you don't want to make these sustainably-sourced, oven-dried treats your go-to snack... but real chickens will do just about anything for these yummy black soldier fly larvae crunchies aka 'chicken crack'. Plus, they're nutritionist-approved for the all-natural, high-fat, high-protein punch they pack into each crunchy little grub bug package. Order online or email us to pick up directly from the mill: unionpoint.com/online/p/grubbugsinabox