Hamilton's of Ortonville

12/09/2025

Tomorrow is the last day for donations.
We'd love to see this box filled up again.

Please drop off a new, unwrapped toy at Hamilton's of Ortonville, 465 Mill Street, downtown, to help a local child for Christmas.

Https://brandonccts.org

12/05/2025

Tomorrow stop by Hamilton's of Ortonville, 465 Mill Street downtown, to have your kids make a PINECONE BIRDFEEDER for FREE, enjoy HOT CHOCOLATE and a BAG of POPCORN, also for FREE!

12/04/2025

Muzzleloader Deer Season starts tomorrow. Need a tag? Come to Hamilton's of Ortonville, 465 Mill Street, downtown. We are a licensed DNR agent.

Good luck to hunters heading out for muzzleloader deer season starting tomorrow.

Here are a few reminders for the season to get you out and filling your freezer with venison.

🔸 In zones 2 and 3 (the Lower Peninsula) any legal firearm used during firearm season is permitted for use on public and private land.

🔸 Remember to wear hunter orange!

🔸 Let people in your life know when and where you'll be hunting.

🔸 Be sure to report your successful harvest to provide essential info to help manage Michigan's deer herd.

Good luck! 🧡 🦌

12/04/2025

We are in the process of getting our chicken list together for next year, so think about what you would like to order. Here is a suggestion to get you started:

Buff Brahma Chickens are a versatile breed with charm and practical benefits. Their striking appearance, robust size, and gentle demeanor make them a beloved choice for beginners and seasoned poultry enthusiasts. Notwithstanding their unique care requirements – from their need for ample space to their feathered legs needing extra attention – these are largely manageable with proper care.
Their steady egg production, including during winter, and adaptability to various climates, underscore their practical value. Whether you aim to raise them for their eggs, as a meat source, or for their majestic company, Buff Brahmas could be a rewarding addition to your backyard chickens.

Here is more in-depth information:

Get to know Buff Brahma Chicken through our detailed guide. Learn about their size, distinguishing traits, and care requirements here.

12/04/2025

Thank you for your donations, so far! Just a little reminder that the donation box will be here until Wednesday December 10, at Hamilton's of Ortonville, 465 Mill Street, downtown! Please donate a new, unwrapped toy, to help a local child for Christmas. Https://brandonccts.org

12/04/2025

Cherry Republic's Montmorency Dried Cherries are back in stock!

Harvested at peak ripeness, Montmorency tart cherries are plump, juicy, and full of tangy flavor.

Cherry Republic starts with the best Montmorency cherries of the year and uses their unique drying process to ensure they are beautiful, great tasting, and healthy.

An easy substitute for raisins in any recipe, they are a healthy alternative to candy in kids lunch boxes, a great addition to stuffing's for roasts, easily substituted for fresh cherries and that extra something special in trail mixes, on relish trays, or in homemade chutneys. Perfect for that bike ride or hike in the woods to give you some extra fuel.

16oz bag $17.99

While you're here at Hamilton's of Ortonville, 465 Mill Street, downtown, come check out our Taste of Michigan room, filled with delicious Michigan products.

Click on the link below for one of Cherry Republic's many recipes:

https://blog.cherryrepublic.com/2023/01/05/cherry-blonde-brownies/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOegI1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsTkk4ZThBYXZBYXd2SUZuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrjOkRGJvd-Z5a5B42L9xJmeR1uTivvK2EVbB4jARaQPaLGPDE7It487rhfv_aem_01n340C4l0xF9siFOLB34g

12/02/2025

12/4/2025 UPDATE: this position has been filled.

A parttime carry-out / stock person position has opened up, to be filled immediately.

Weekdays and every other Saturday, for a total of 15-20 hours.

We are looking for a friendly, responsible young adult, with a minimum age of 16, that is able to lift 50 #.
Main tasks are carry-out, stocking shelves and (un)loading trucks.

Come on over to introduce yourself and fill out an application at Hamilton's of Ortonville, 465 Mill Street, downtown. Ask for Bobby.

12/02/2025

Do you have AMAZON RETURNS? Hamilton's of Ortonville, 465 Mill Street, downtown is a UPS DROP OFF location.

Drop off means we are limited to what we can do but if you have a PRINTED BARCODE LABEL we CAN scan it and send your package out, and we can also give you a receipt upon request.

We CANNOT scan a QR-code and we CANNOT scan your phone.

If you want to PAY to send out a package, we CAN create a label and send it out for you. We do not have any packaging material.
Packages are being picked up by UPS around 4pm on weekdays, and around 1pm on Saturday.

12/01/2025

Advice for chickens in winter ❄

1- Adult chickens do not need a heat source. In fact, it is detrimental to use heat because they will never fully acclimate to colder weather. Chickens body temps are between 105° & 107° all the time. You will also notice at night while roosting, it will be atleast 15° warmer where they are sleeping because of their collective body warmth. Even bantams do fine. I have a few in my flock.

2- All you have to do is block any drafts from their roosting areas at night and keep them dry. If you have an open coop, take steps to close it up especially around the roosting areas. Tarps work well as well as free tin from the marketplace.

3- You do not have to add any hay or shavings to the floor of the coop. Sand is a perfect insulator. I've never had an issue.

4- You will need to make sure now more than ever they have a balanced layer feed. Adding extra protein will also be crucial. Many of their natural grazing foods will not be available once winter hits. It's also pertinent to make sure you provide grit for the same reasons. This one is especially important for areas that get alot of snow.

5- Warm foods do not bring up their body temps. Feeding a chicken a warm meal will do nothing to help them. Chickens don't eat meals. They are foragers who graze constantly.

6- Make sure they are roosting on a wide flat surface. They need to lay on their toes at night to prevent frost bite.

7- In extreme low temps, apply raw coconut oil to their combs & wattles to prevent frostbite. Do not use Vaseline. There is water in the ingredients. Big no no!

8- To prevent frozen water, put ping pong balls in the waterers. The movement of the balls when water is taken by a chicken keeps the beginnings of ice from forming. If you live in SUPER low temps, there are water warmers you can purchase.

9- As you can see by the pic, they still love to go outside in cold temps! You don't have to keep them locked up.

*Some people swear by giving them whole corn & cayenne/red pepper flakes in the winter to warm them up and keep them laying. There is no scientific evidence to support this & no studies showed it works. Just an FYI.

This advice is given from my current experience, my own experience growing up with chickens & tips/answers given to me over the years by my chicken vets and farmers in the family. This is all you need to do for your chickens. They are very hearty and will be fine through even the roughest winter! ❤

-Lacie Rae, Backyard Chicken Tender

11/26/2025

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11/25/2025

Saturday November 29, Small Business Saturday, come shop our Taste of Michigan room at Hamilton’s of Ortonville, 465 Mill Street, downtown, for all Michigan made products by:

Rag Rugs, hand-loomed by Grace Geisler of Ortonville,
Cherry Republic jams & jellies, Traverse City,
The Country Kitchen, Amish pasta, rice and soup mixes, Marlette,
Shurms Candy, Michi-Gummies, Oakland Township,
Country Home Creations dip mixes, Goodrich,
Polk Around Farm maple syrup, Ortonville,
LoveMIseasons, fresh herb blends, Dryden,
Hunter’s Healthy Treats, dog treats, Livonia,
Jodi-Bee honey, Clarkston,
A Bean to Go coffee, Goodrich,
Buffalo Bob's jerky, Berrien Springs,
Good Lookin Hot Sauce, Shelby Township,
Wildflower Soapary, Ortonville,
Papa’s Pickles, Adams’ Artesian Acres, Goodrich,
Buzz Blocker, bug repellent, White Lake,
Pure Country Quality, beef tallow, Clarkston, and
Lake Fenton Custom Woodworking, charcuterie boards.

11/24/2025

Wednesday hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm.