Cactus Turn-out and Winter Horse Blankets are now available at J&N Feed and Seed.  Now that winter is approaching and the temperature is dropping, horse owners need to consider how to winterize their horses. Help protect your animals from the winter elements with horse blankets by Cactus.

Our Cactus Gear and Relentless Turn-Out blankets are loaded with features to keep horses warm, dry and comfortable in inclement weather.

• Fleece over the withers adds comfort and prevents rubbing
• Tail enclosure keeps wind out and body heat in
• Cross belly surcingles
• Shoulder gussets to increase comfort and freedom of movement
• Open front design features two buckle closures for proper fit

How to measure for a blanket?

Measure from the center of the chest, horizontal around the largest part of shoulder, across the barrel, around largest part of hip to edge of tail. Measurement is size of blanket, round up for odd numbers.

During the cold season, horse owners must make sure that their animals receive proper feed, water and shelter to stay healthy and comfortable.  Further, since riders usually put a lot of time and effort into getting their horses ready for shows, trail rides, or other events during the warm months, if they maintain their horses over the winter, all that effort won’t go to waste and have to be started over in the spring. Stop by J&N Feed and Seed and shop our selection of horse blankets, feeds and shaving to keep your horse warm and healthy during the winter months.

Could you use a new pair of warm, weather proof boots? Stop by J&N Feed and Seed and pick up a pair of Muck Boots. We carry styles for men, women and kids.  Don’t find the size or style you need? No problem, we can SPECIAL ORDER any style of Muck Boots and have it here at the store usually with-in 3 days!

Gear up for wet & sloppy conditions with Muck Boots, now available at J&N Feed and Seed. Muck Boots for men, women and kids are the most comfortable, 100% waterproof rubber boots you’ll ever own. Whether you’re working hard on the farm, in your garden, hiking in the snow or slopp’n in the mud – your feet will be dry and warm.

WHY ARE MUCK BOOTS™ THE GREATEST BOOTS IN THE WORLD?

1. Not only are they waterproof, but also they keep your feet warm, dry and protected in cold and messy working conditions.
2. MUCK BOOTS™ have the self-insulating, waterproof CR Flex-Foam “bootie” construction. This serves as a “neutral medium” between inside and outside temperatures, so therefore the foot and lower leg stay warm and protected in wet and cold conditions. The CR Flex-Foam bootie is lightweight, buoyant and comfortable.
3. MUCK BOOT™ brand boots and shoes are equipped with a 6mm removable Nitracel-EVA insole that also includes a 5mm CR Flex-Foam that provides extraordinary comfort and protection in extreme cold conditions.
4. MUCK BOOTS™ have a natural rubber overlay that covers the external base, which is triple reinforced in the toe area and quadruple reinforced in the heel area. The rubber used to make MUCK BOOTS™ will stay flexible for years and will not cold-crack like boots and shoes made of PVC and TPR materials. (P-Plastic)

Bayou Classic Turkey Fryers are in stock at J&N Feed and Seed, just in time for Thanksgiving.  Deep fried turkey is a Thanksgiving tradition in the Lone Star State and at J&N we’ve got just what you need to fry your bird to perfection. No dry turkey this year!

J&N Feed and Seed stocks specialty outdoor turkey fryers manufactured by Bayou Classic of Brandon, MS. We currently stock several different sizes of turkey fryers including the 32 QT turkey fryer with rack, 80 QT Stock Pot with lid, 42 QT turkey fryer pot kit, and the Hi-Press cooker base.

32-Qt Turkey Fryer – . The Stainless Steel 32-Quart Stockpot allows you to fry a turkey in as little as 45 minutes. The indentation in the pot raises the basket 1.75 in. above the bottom for steaming or boiling seafood, crawfish, clams, and vegetables.

80-QT Stockpot with Lid – This Commercial Strength Aluminum Stockpot features a Vented Lid, Heavy Duty Riveted Handles, and a Perforated Basket.

42 quart Grand Gobbler Turkey Fryer – The 42-qt grand gobbler is specifically designed to fry your larger Thanksgiving Turkey to 25 lb.

Stainless Steel High-Pressure Cooker Base – The 3 leg design provides a sturdy base and raises the 14-inch cooking surface to 21 Inch tall. It features an all welded stainless steel design with a powerful 4 inch cast iron burner.

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 quality hay can be detrimental. This is why, as nutritionists and horse owners, we put a big emphasis on the quality of hay we feed.

The nutritional value of hay is the most important factor when determining its quality. This begins with the stage of plant maturity at time of harvest. Young, immature plants contain more nutrients than older, stemmier plants. Though after hay is harvested, the level of horse hay quality goes beyond the age of the plant at harvest.

Identifying good quality hay for horses:

When selecting your horse’s forage, keep these six signs of good quality hay in mind:

1. High leaf-to-stem ratio 
Think about the leafy greens you eat. You likely prefer greens with leaves rather than just stems. The same is true for your horse. Look for more flat leaves in the hay and fewer round stems; this indicates the plant was less mature when cut. More leaves typically mean higher digestibility and nutrient content for your horse.

2. Small diameter stems
Stems smaller in diameter or finer are also indicators of higher quality horse hay. Small stems mean the plant was less mature when cut. To test stem size, grab a handful of hay and give it a squeeze. Good quality hay is soft and pliable, and feels good in your hand. If it feels like you’re squeezing a handful of sticks, it is not a good choice of hay to feed your horse.

3. Few seed heads or blooms
No matter the species of plant, hay with little to no seed heads or blooms indicates a younger, early maturity plant, and thus a higher quality hay. For example, timothy hay should be cut in the pre-bloom or early-bloom stage when you see little to no seed heads; and alfalfa should be cut when you see few to no blooms.

4. Fresh smell and appearance
On our farm, there’s nothing like haying season. We love the smell of fresh hay. The same is true for your horse. Good quality hay should have a fresh cut smell and appearance. Avoid musty, moldy or off-setting smelling hay, because it can reduce palatability and indicate poor quality.

5. Cleanliness
Hay should be primarily made up of the harvested forages. Look for a clean forage with little to no dust. Even if the majority of the hay is high quality, hays containing dirt, mold, weeds, trash or other foreign materials indicate poorer quality hay and may be unfit to feed to horses.

6. Hay Color
Good quality hay should be bright green in color with little fading. A bleached, yellow, brown or black color may indicate aged hay, mold or poor storage conditions. Storage condition and age have a significant effect on vitamin content of hays. Many vitamins, such as vitamins A and E, are not stable over time and lose biological activity. After approximately six months, almost all vitamin A and E activity levels are lost. The nutritional value of hay is compromised with increased exposure to heat, sunlight and rain, which speed up this process.

When good quality hay for your horse is scarce or too costly, you may need to compensate for poorer quality hay. You can do this by supplementing with a quality balanced horse feed. Hay balancers help provide the missing essential nutrients the horse requires in the diet. In some cases, they can replace hay in the diet entirely.

Feeds like Equine Junior®, Equine Adult®, Equine Senior®, and Omolene #400 Complete Advantage offer built-in forage for situations where hay is not available in a horse’s diet.

Gina Fresquez, M.S. for Purina Mills

Hornady American Whitetail Ammunition is now available at J&N Feed and Seed. We now carry the full line of American Whitetail ammunition, so stop by and take a look.  All Hornady ammunition is built to provide shooters and hunters with the HIGHEST performance available on the market today – period!  Hornady  ammunition is proudly manufactured in the USA!

American Whitetail®
Loaded with our legendary Hornady InterLock bullets in weights that have been deer hunting favorites for decades, American Whitetail ammunition combines generations of ballistics know-how with modern components and the technology you need to take the buck of a lifetime!

Loaded with our legendary Hornady InterLock bullets in weights that have been deer hunting favorites for decades, American Whitetail ammunition combines generations of ballistics know-how with modern components and the technology you need to take the buck of a lifetime!

InterLock 

1) Legendary Hornady InterLock® bullets

2) Optimized loads tailored specifically for deer hunting

3) Select propellants that deliver consistent accuracy and performance

Shop J&N Feed and Seed for all your firearm and ammunition needs. We hold a Federal Firearm Licence, so we can help you with firearm purchases or transfers. Stop by and talk to us about your firearm needs.

If you’re in the agricultural or timber business and claim agricultural exemption, it’s time to renew your Texas Ag Timber number!  State law, requires farmers and ranchers claiming agricultural exemptions to register with the Comptroller to obtain Ag/Timber Number.  Farmers, ranchers and timber operators cannot purchase qualifying items tax free without a current Ag/Timber Number.

Renewal begins in October. To apply online, click here.  Applicants who apply online will receive a registration number immediately. To receive an application by fax, call 1-800-531-1441.

Who is eligible for the new Ag/Timber Number?

Anyone engaged in the production of agricultural or timber products for sale in the regular course of business may complete an application for Ag/Timber Number, including:

• farmers and ranchers who raise agricultural products to sell to others;
• persons engaged in aquaculture and apiculture; (i.e., commercial fish farms or beekeepers);
• custom harvesters;
• persons engaged in agricultural aircraft operations, as defined by 14 C.F.R. Section 137.3 (crop dusting);
• commercial nurseries engaged in fostering growth of plants for sale (i.e., growing stock from seed or cuttings, replanting seedlings in larger containers);
• timber producers, including contract lumberjacks.