Coker Feed Mill

11/04/2024

🌟🐔 Get Ready for the Coker Feed Mill Flock Swap! 🐔🌟

Mark your calendars for November 9th from 8 AM to 12 PM! Join us for a morning filled with feathered friends, fun, and fantastic finds! Whether you're a seasoned poultry enthusiast or just starting your flock, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow bird lovers and discover new additions to your coop!

(And remember, the chicken limit does not exist! 😄)

11/02/2024

It’s November, which means it’s time to celebrate all things peppers! From sweet bell peppers to fiery jalapeños, these colorful veggies aren’t just tasty—they’re packed with nutrition!🌶🫑

Did you know peppers are a great source of Vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber? They boost your immune system, support heart health, and add a flavorful punch to any dish!😋

11/01/2024

From at-home remedies to cleaning, vinegar can be used for a range of things!

✨Health Benefits- Apple cider vinegar aids in digestion and can balance blood sugar levels

✨Natural Preservative- Vinegar has been used for centuries to preserve foods due to it's high acidity, which inhibits the growth of bacteria

✨Great for Cleaning- White vinegar is a natural and eco-friendly cleaning agent! Its acidity can dissolve dirt, grease, and grime and is perfect for everything from glass cleaning to deodorizing!

✨Insect Deterrent- Vinegar can help repel pests like ants, fruit flies, and mosquitoes!

✨pH Balancer- Vinegar can be used in gardens to lower soil pH, making it helpful for acid-loving plants like azaleas and blueberries

10/31/2024

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Coker Feed Mill! 👻🎃

It’s time to get spooky! Whether you’re going all out with a scary look or keeping it cute and fun, we want to see your Halloween costumes! Bonus points if you've got your pets dressed up too!🎭🕸️

10/31/2024

Never a dull moment here at CFM! Come see Morgan and the other team members that are dressed up Halloween! 🐔🐓🎃👻

10/30/2024

Rabbits are more than just cute—these little furballs are full of fascinating surprises! From their incredible speed to their quirky habits, there’s so much to love about our bunny buddies. 🐰✨ Ready to learn some unbelievable rabbit facts? Let’s get hopping!

🐰Baby rabbits are called "kits", female rabbits are called "does", and male rabbits are called "bucks"

🐰Rabbits can jump up to 3 feet!

🐰When rabbits are happy, they perform "binkys", which is a jump into the air with a twist of their head and body

🐰Rabbits are lagomorphs, not rodents, because they have 4 incisors in their upper jaws

🐰Rabbits have excellent hearing and can turn their ears 180 degrees

10/29/2024

🐾🎉 Happy National Cat Day! 🎉🐾

Today, it’s all about the purrs, the whiskers, and the never-ending cat naps! 💤🐱 Whether they're ruling the house or just ruling our hearts, cats have a special way of making every day better.

🐾 Tag us and use to show off your whiskered buddies! These are Sam's (our Accounts Manager) cats!

10/28/2024

🌟VETERANS DAY SALE🌟

This Veterans Day, join us in honoring those who served with our exclusive Veterans Day sale! Here are the details:

• When you purchase 10 bags of feed, you get the 11th bag FREE!
• You must show your military ID to receive the discount
• Limit 4 free bags per customer
• The free bag must be of equal or lesser value

The sale will be on Monday, November 11th. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

10/27/2024

Whether you're rolling up in a Smart Car or an 18-wheeler, we’ll make it fit!
Big or small, we load them all at Coker Feed Mill! 🚗➡️🚛

10/26/2024

🎃👻 Happy National Pumpkin Day! 👻🎃 It’s time to celebrate everything pumpkin with some fun and creativity!

What’s your favorite pumpkin treat?

🥧Pumpkin Pie: Classic and cozy
☕Pumpkin Spice Latte: A fall favorite
😋Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Crunchy and tasty
🥣Pumpkin Soup: Warm and comforting

Drop your pick in the comments and let’s see which pumpkin treat reigns supreme! Plus, share a photo of your pumpkin-themed creations or decorations—spooky, cute, or crafty, we want to see them all! 📸🎨

10/25/2024

Did you know that October is National Pet Wellness Month? Making sure that your pets are healthy and thriving is important. Check out the Durvet blog link down below for a checklist of ways to celebrate National Pet Wellness Month!🐶🐹🐰🐈‍⬛

October is not just about cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice; it’s also National Pet Wellness Month! National Pet Wellness Month is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our pets, reminding us of the importance of preventive care. Let’s look into how you can celebrate this month and e...

10/24/2024

Horses are prone to oxidative stress, especially those with high physical activity levels, and vitamin E helps mitigate this by protecting muscle, nerve, and immune cells from damage.

Here's a breakdown of why it's particularly important for horses:

💪Muscle Function and Recovery: Vitamin E supports muscle cell health, helping prevent muscle stiffness and damage during exercise. It's especially crucial for performance horses as it aids recovery.

🧠 Neurological Health: This vitamin is key for nerve function. A deficiency can lead to conditions like Equine Motor Neuron Disease (EMND), which affects nerve cells in horses.

🦠Immune System Support: By bolstering immune defenses, vitamin E reduces susceptibility to illness, making it essential for young, elderly, and stressed horses.

🙂Skin and Coat Health: Antioxidants, including vitamin E, contribute to healthy skin and a shiny coat, which are indicators of overall health in horses.

Because horses cannot synthesize vitamin E, they must obtain it through diet, typically from fresh forage. However, for horses with limited pasture access or those on high-grain diets, supplementation may be necessary to ensure they get enough.

10/23/2024

🐾 Show Us Your Pets! 🐾 We know our followers have some adorable animal buddies, and we’d love to meet them! Share a photo of your pets in the comments – let us know their names, and tell us something fun about them! 🐶🐱🐔

10/22/2024

Today is National Nut Day! 🥜

Check out some "nutty" facts about the various nuts from around the world!

🥜Peanuts Aren't Actually Nuts: Peanuts are legumes, similar to beans and lentils, growing underground instead of on trees.

🧠 Brain Boost Power: Walnuts are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for brain health. They even look like tiny little brains!

🌎Oldest Nut Trees: Hazelnuts tree are some of the oldest cultivated plants, dating back over 9,000 years!

🔥Macadamias Are Fireproof! - The hard shell of a macadamia nut can withstand extreme heat, making it incredibly durable and difficult to crack!

10/21/2024

Ever wonder what goes on inside a hen when she lays an egg? Here’s the egg-citing step-by-step process!🐥🐔

🥚Yolk Formation: The journey starts in the hen’s o***y, where a yolk is created. When it’s ready, it’s released into the oviduct.

🥚Adding the Egg White (Albumen): As the yolk moves along, the hen adds layers of albumen (egg white) around it. This provides nutrition and protection for the yolk.

🥚Wrapping in Membranes: Next, the yolk and egg white get wrapped in two thin protective membranes to help hold it all together.

🥚Shell Creation: In the shell gland, the egg spends about 20 hours forming its hard outer shell made of calcium. This is what makes it strong and ready to lay!

🥚Egg Laying: Once complete, the egg passes through the vent, and the hen lays a beautiful, finished egg. The process starts over again the next day!

🐔 It takes roughly 24-26 hours from start to finish for a hen to make one egg!

In 'How a Hen makes an Egg' we detail what a remarkable journey it is showing nature's complexity and efficiency, enabling hens to lay eggs almost daily (without a cockerel!). Let us tell you how this is done ...

10/19/2024

Did you know a chicken’s crop plays a vital role in their digestion? Here’s why this small pouch matters for your flock:🐔🐓🐥

🐔Food Storage: The crop acts as a “holding tank” where food can be stored before it moves through the rest of their digestive system.

🐔Digestion Aid: By storing food here first, chickens can gradually release it, allowing their digestive system to work efficiently.

🐔Early Signs of Health Issues: A crop that's too full or sour-smelling can indicate health problems like impacted or sour crop.

🐔Good Crop Health = Happy Chickens: Healthy crops lead to better digestion, which means healthier, happier birds!

🧡 Keep an eye on your flock’s crop health to ensure they stay in top shape!

10/18/2024

"Soil is the bedrock of any successful garden. Soil is live organic matter teeming with microbial life!"

Check out this interesting blog post from The Farmer's Almanac for tips and tricks on preparing your soil in the fall for your garden next spring!

Late fall is the time to cover your garden beds with organic material. Do this before winter sets in! We'll show you 3 simple techniques.

10/17/2024

🍂🌸 Ready to keep your garden blooming this fall? Here are some hardy flowers that thrive in cooler weather and add rich colors to your autumn landscape! 🌸🍂

🌼Chrysanthemums (Mums): The classic fall flower, mums are vibrant, come in a range of colors (from reds to purples to yellows), and handle cooler weather beautifully.

🌸Pansies: These sweet little flowers can survive light frost, and they bring a splash of color with their bright, cheerful faces.

🌼Asters: With their daisy-like blooms, asters attract pollinators and come in lovely shades like purple, pink, and white – perfect for a fall garden!

🌸Sedum (Stonecrop): Sedum is low-maintenance, resilient, and its star-shaped clusters bloom in warm pinks and reds that intensify in the cooler months.

🌼Ornamental Kale & Cabbage: Not technically flowers, but their ruffled leaves come in shades of purple, pink, and white, adding texture and color to your garden beds.

🌸Helenium: Also known as sneezeweed, helenium has warm orange and red tones that complement fall foliage beautifully, plus it blooms well into autumn!

10/16/2024

🐑Did you know? There are over 1,000 different breeds of sheep around the world!

Each breed is unique, from their wool texture and color to their size and even personality! Some breeds are known for their thick, soft wool perfect for cozy sweaters, while others are hardy, ideal for grazing in rugged landscapes.

Here are a few fun examples:

🐑Merino – Famous for its ultra-soft wool, perfect for clothing.
🐏 Suffolk – Known for their sturdy build and meat quality.
🐑Dorset – Friendly and adaptable, with great maternal instincts.
🐑Jacob – A rare, multi-horned breed with a striking spotted coat!

Whether raised for wool, meat, milk, or just their friendly companionship, each breed brings something special to the world of farming. 💚

10/15/2024

🍄🎉 Happy National Mushroom Day! 🎉🍄

Today, we're giving a shoutout to the humble mushroom – a tiny powerhouse that’s more fascinating than you might think! Here are some fun facts to help you celebrate fungi in all their glory!

♻️Nature’s Recycler: Mushrooms break down organic matter in forests, creating nutrient-rich soil. They’re like the ultimate composters of the forest floor!

🌍The Largest Living Organism: Believe it or not, the biggest living organism on Earth is a mushroom network in Oregon covering 2,400 acres underground. They call it the “Humongous Fungus”!

✨Glow in the Dark: Some mushrooms, like the ghost fungus, actually glow at night thanks to bioluminescence. It’s nature’s nightlight!

💧Mostly Water: Mushrooms are about 90% water! Talk about hydration goals!

💪Medicinal Power: Certain mushrooms, like reishi and shiitake, have been used for centuries for their health benefits. Some studies show they can boost immunity and even fight cancer! 🍄

10/14/2024

Our horses thrive on a consistent feeding schedule that meets all their nutritional needs and keeps them happy and healthy! The Tribute blog post down below goes into detail about the daily nutritional needs your horse has and the way a horse's digestive system works. Check it out!

Horses are meant to forage throughout the day. Learn the guidelines of feeding horses and why we must feed them accordingly to support proper health.

10/13/2024

🐖🎉 Happy National Pork Month! 🎉🐖

October is National Pork Month, a time to celebrate not just delicious pork dishes but also the essential role the swine industry plays in agriculture! 🌾 The swine industry supports thousands of farmers and contributes significantly to our economy, providing high-quality protein and promoting sustainable farming practices. 🥓

From bacon and sausages to ham and ribs, pork brings flavor to our tables while helping to feed communities everywhere. Let’s give a shoutout to our hardworking farmers and the impact they have on our food system!

10/12/2024

Did you know that ostriches are the largest birds in the world? 🌍 Not only can they run up to 45 mph, but their eggs are the size of a cantaloupe and can weigh up to 3 pounds! 🥚 These fascinating creatures are built for speed and strength, with powerful legs that can outrun most predators. 🏃‍♂️💨

10/11/2024

🥚Happy World Egg Day!🥚 Celebrate the humble egg with these egg-citing facts:

⭐Nutrient Powerhouse: Eggs are packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, making them a superfood for your diet.

⭐Over 7,000 Varieties: Did you know there are thousands of different types of eggs worldwide, from chicken to quail?

⭐Eggs for All: They’re one of the most versatile ingredients—scrambled, fried, poached, or baked, the options are endless!

⭐Longest Shelf Life: When stored properly, eggs can last for several weeks, making them a handy staple in any kitchen.

Share your favorite egg dish or recipe in the comments below! 👇🍳🥚

10/10/2024

🥩🐮 Did you know beef is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients like protein, iron, and vitamins? Check out these beef facts below!

🐄Beef is Protein Power: Just a 3-ounce serving provides nearly half of your daily protein needs!

❤️Supports Heart Health: Lean cuts of beef are part of a heart-healthy diet, rich in essential nutrients.

😋Grass vs. Grain: Grass-fed beef tends to be leaner, while grain-fed beef offers marbling for a richer taste.

⭐Sustainable Farming: U.S. beef farmers have reduced water and land usage while improving sustainability practices.

🐮Beef by the Numbers: The average cow yields about 440 pounds of beef, feeding families around the world!