Raising chickens in winter can be a lot of fun. Some hens love wandering around the yard and their first snow sighting can be quite entertaining. A bird’s thick feathers are a natural protective coat. As a result, most breeds are well-equipped for winter. Here are a few tips on...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Solon Feed Mill. Please make note of our holiday hours and plan your feed and grain needs accordingly. Closed, Friday, December 24, 2021 Closed, Saturday, December 25, 2021. Merry Christmas! Closed, Friday, December 31, 2021 Closed, Saturday, January 1, 2022. Happy New Year! A...

The holiday season is just around the corner and many pet parents want to include the family pet in their holiday celebrations. As you get ready for all the festivities, it’s important to keep your pet’s exercise and eating schedule routine. Also, it’s important to steer pets clear of the...

Join Solon Feed and Oak Meadows Farm for an Equine Education Event! Food and drinks provided. Free Purina Giveaways and prizes for attendees! When: Monday, October 18th at 6:00 PM Location: Oak Meadows Farm, 4007 Hwy 382 NE, Solon, Iowa 52333 Speakers include: Ashley Hansen, Purina Animal Nutrition LPS: “How to...

Forage makes up between 50 and 90 percent or more of a horse’s diet. Much of the forage part of the diet comes in the form of hay. Because it’s such a big part of the ration, a good quality hay can help keep a horse healthy, while a poor...

Fat is important for performance horses. The use of fat in the equine diet has a long history.  A very old book, Horse Secrets by A.S. Alexander, published in 1913, points out that horse traders knew back then that adding fat to the diet was beneficial for gaining weight and improving hair...

Concern for performance horses and muscle recovery may be the difference between a win and a loss. In various disciplines speed, strength, collection and stamina all play into the difference between earning a big paycheck and awards or going home empty handed. Performance horses need to be able to come...

Managing feeding programs on the road for show horses is a necessary skill. The show season is in full swing. Subsequently, horses are subjected to the stress of going down the road on a regular basis. This travel schedule imposes additional requirements for managing the feeding program. Horses like consistency....