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Purina® Home Grown® Layer Pellets or Crumbles provide complete, consistent nutrition for laying hens. Pick up your bag today! #BackyardFlock #PurinaFlock #FeedGreatness

Valentine's Day

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Guide to the Best Egg Laying Breeds

Adding new chickens to your flock? Keep in mind that not all breeds of chicken are great egg layers. A great egg layer can produce up to 300 eggs in the first year. Australorps, Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, and Easter Eggers are examples of great egg layers. Bantams and Silkies, while popular, are not the best egg layers. They may only provide less than 100 eggs in the first year. Many things can affect the rate of lay of your hens, including but not limited to breed, housing, weather, management, parasite load, and nutrition. Learn more: https://www.purinamills.com/chicken-feed/education/detail/guide-to-the-best-egg-laying-breeds

Top 10 Reasons Your Chickens Stop Producing Eggs (

Many factors can affect egg production in your flock, like: • Day length – 16 hours of day length is ideal for egg production • Breed – not all breeds are good egg layers! • Age – egg production decreases each year • Feed – chickens need proper nutrition to maintain year-round production • Water – even a few hours without water can affect egg production • Temperature – extreme weather will affect egg production, and certain breeds handle heat or cold better than others • Molt – molt can happen any time of year • Illness & Parasites • Stress Egg production is like the stock market. If any of the above factors occur, egg production can grind to a halt within days. It will then be a few weeks before production returns, as things do not change overnight. It takes 10 days for an egg yolk to form on the ovary and then another day for it to be released and become an egg. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3RaW670 #BackyardFlock #PurinaFlock #FeedGreatness

Purina® Egg Production Affected by Age

We love chickens of all ages, shapes, and sizes, but did you know that your flock’s egg production decreases each year as they age? The first year that birds lay eggs will be the most eggs you get from those birds. Hens will be at peak egg production at about 30 weeks of age. Years 1 & 2 will be productive egg-laying years. When a hen approaches 3 years, she will begin to lay fewer eggs. In years 4-6, egg production will drop off. Between years 6 and 8, most hens will stop laying eggs. A hen can continue to be a valued member of your flock as she ages and slows or stops producing eggs. Retired hens provide great companionship and often become leaders in their flocks, showing younger birds the ropes. Keep in mind that age is not the only thing that affects egg production. Breed, housing, weather, management, parasite load, and nutrition can all affect your hens’ laying rate. Learn More: https://buff.ly/49tiVLu #BackyardFlock #PurinaFlock #FeedGreatness

9.7 Signs of Pet Digestive Issues (1).mp4

They can’t tell you through words, but there are many signs your dog can give you to communicate digestive discomfort. Watch for these indicators. Have questions about your pet’s food? Stop by today. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you. #PetDigestiveHealthMonth #ExclusivePetNutrition #ComfortCare #DogsWillBeDogs

How to Keep Chickens Cool in Summer (Video) (1).mp4

🐓🌞 Keeping our feathered friends cool during the summer heat! Here are some tips from Dr. Biggs, Purina Animal Nutritionist. #Eggflation #Chickens #BackyardFlock #FarmFreshEggs #CostOfEggs #EggProduction #FlockStrong #PurinaFlock #FeedGreatness #purinafeedgreatness

4.2 Summer Horse Supplies

Don’t forget all your summer horse supplies! We carry what you need to enjoy your horses!

For horse owners, from horse owners… Every Purina® product is backed by 125+ years of research and a team of Ph.D. nutritionists – many of whom have their own heart horses, just like you. Learn more about what you don’t see on a feed tag of Purina® Horse Feed, https://buff.ly/3KbJcUy #purinahorsefeed #purinaperformancehorse #purinafeedgreatness

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12.2 A Tuesday Trivia Fertilizer

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National I Love Horses Day

On July 15th, we recognize the love of one magnificent creature on National I Love Horses Day! With over 200 breeds, these spirited animals give humans much to love. Their loyalty and devotion throughout history may only be a fraction of the reasons to love them. Show us the horse that has your ❤️ in the comments below!

Tuesday Trivia States

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Tuesday Trivia Seed

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Your Chickens New Home Tips

Having chickens means that you've got to give them their own space. Do you have everything you need? Did you make sure they have enough space per bird? Is it predator proof? Making sure you provide a welcome home for your flock doesn't have to be complicated, thanks to the experts at Purina®. Check out this article and get the information you need to get your coop ready! Click here to read: https://buff.ly/3MZSL7X

Tuesday Trivia Onions

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Tuesday Trivia Spring Equinox

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Tuesday Trivia Full Moon

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Groundhog Day

Come on Spring! No shadow, please!