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Raising free range chickens can be a challenge, but it can be well worthwhile for a more robust, healthier, more productive flock. But what makes free range chickens so desirable, and what special needs do they have for their care? What Free Range Means When chickens or other livestock are “free range” they are allowed to roam at will, with free access to outdoor areas and fewer restrictions on their overall movements and habitat. These animals are not restricted to a small coop, barn, or pen, but instead have a much larger, more enriching space to explore. There is a...

Ariat is more than just boots and apparel.  Buying Ariat means buying performance products driven by top-notch innovation and technology.  You are sure to have the highest quality gear, no matter what you use it for.  The company is founded on the principal of high-performance equestrian apparel, but their focus on performance has not allowed their sense of fashion to suffer.  To learn more about what you’re buying with Ariat, let’s look briefly into what goes into the Ariat products, and the history that has brought it to where it is today. Co-founders Beth Cross and Pam Parker created a...

From its humble beginnings in 1889, Carhartt has grown to become one of the most trusted and respected sources of durable work wear in not only the United States, but in the entire world. Hamilton Carhartt founded his namesake company on the premise of making quality work clothing that would last. He was notable for his progressive labor practices, which involved a fully unionized workforce and profit sharing amongst workers. Originally, Carhartt produced an innovative type of overall made specifically for railroad workers. These garments were heavy-duty and made of duck, a 100% cotton material similar to canvas. Mr. Carhartt...

Ideally, a natural grazing diet would meet all of your horse's nutritional needs, but that isn't always possible or practical. How, then, do you know if supplements are necessary, which ones may be best and how they can benefit your horse? Why You Might Need to Consider Supplements There are many reasons why adding supplements to your horse's diet may be helpful or even necessary. While every horse has different nutritional needs and not every horse will require supplements even in the same circumstances, factors that can influence a need for supplements include… Pasture Quality: If the only pasture available...