Currituck Feed and Seed

01/16/2025

One of the most obvious benefits of raising backyard chickens is the eggs you get. But how does the laying cycle work? And how many eggs will a chicken lay in her lifetime? Learn answers to these and other questions from Nutrena poultry expert Twain Lockhart in this video!

One of the most obvious benefits of raising backyard chickens is the eggs you get. But how does the laying cycle work? And how many eggs will a chicken lay i...

01/14/2025

As horses age, and their physical activity decreases, their nutritional needs change as well.

Horses' Changing Nutritional Needs

12/05/2024

When it comes to mealtime for pets, some eat too fast, a few eat too slow, and some are just right. Just right and too slow are rarely a problem, so this article will discuss those that eat too fast. Blog Link: https://nutrenaworld.com/fast-eating-pets/

12/03/2024

Many of us who own horses also have a dog (or two or three) that is part of the farm family. If you’re considering introducing your dog to your horse, here are a few steps to help ensure the meeting goes well. Blog Link: https://nutrenaworld.com/how-to-safely-introduce-dogs-and-horses/

11/21/2024

Baby chicks, Easter Eggers and Barred Rocks, all female, $6 each.

11/21/2024

Baby Easter Eggers and Barred Rocks. Both breeds are sexed female. They newly hatched and looking for new homes. They are $6.00 each.

11/21/2024

Egg binding is a commonly cited problem on online forums, but what is this condition and how can you treat it? More importantly, how can you prevent it? Blog Link: https://nutrenaworld.com/egg-binding-what-it-is-and-how-to-prevent-and-treat-it/

11/19/2024

Your horse’s circulation impacts many areas of their life and health, delivering oxygen and nutrients to every cell in their body while aiding in various body functions. Click to read more. Blog Link: https://nutrenaworld.com/blood-circulation-matters-to-horses/

11/14/2024

As the heat and humidity of the summer begins to wane, many of us look forward to the cooler, fall weather and, at least in the northeast, the beauty of the changing foliage. For many of us including our pets, this change of season is the start of fall allergies. Blog Link: https://nutrenaworld.com/fall-pet-allergies/

11/12/2024

Nutrition plays a huge role in getting through the molting cycle and having a proper diet can reduce the length of time your birds are in molt. Blog Link: https://nutrenaworld.com/decreased-egg-production-in-chickens-molt-and-winter-lighting/

11/07/2024

There are several potential health benefits of providing omega-3 fatty and -6 fatty acids in equine diets. Click to read more. Blog Link: https://nutrenaworld.com/omega-3-and-6-fatty-acids-for-horses/

11/05/2024

Some kittens and puppies have spent their entire lives surrounded by people and suddenly they are alone when schedules change. Many will make the adjustment, but many will not. Click to read an interesting blog about how to help them cope. Blog Link: https://nutrenaworld.com/help-i-am-alone-and-i-do-not-know-how-to-handle-it/

10/31/2024

Don't forget if you want to donate feed to the people of Western North Carolina there is still time. We have until closing time tommorrow. Thank you from all of us at Currituck Feed and Seed.

10/30/2024

Shorter days and cooler temperatures. For people, it’s a sign that it is back to school time and fall. To chickens, it’s a sign that it is time to renew their feathers. Losing feathers and re-growing them is called molting and occurs every year when the days get shorter. Blog Link: https://nutrenaworld.com/the-molting-process/

10/29/2024

We have all kinds of Tribute and Amber Grains horse feeds and plenty of Carolina Pride chicken feed and rabbit and goat feed as well. We order from Coker Feeds every two weeks, so if we don't have something right now we can get it relatively quickly.

10/24/2024

It’s the time of year when ghosts and goblins are out and about – there are Halloween costume contests and pumpkin spice everything. And the candy! So. Much. Candy. But what’s safe for our horses and dogs? Blog Link: https://nutrenaworld.com/halloween-candy-horses-dogs/

10/23/2024

Annual Rye Grass 50 lb bags only $49.99.

10/23/2024

Sale on raw peanuts $30 a 50 lb. bag (great for animal feeding). Plenty still available.