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Clear The Shelters Day July 23rd

Wednesday, July 13th, 2016

You are invited to add a family member to your house in the largest pet adoption effort ever held in North Texas. Clear The Shelters Day is Saturday, July 23, 2016, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. During this special adoption event, all spayed and neutered animals will be available to the public at no cost, although other fees may apply. The shelters look forward to matching beautiful animals to loving, forever homes throughout North Texas.

During the summer, many of the shelters swell with abandoned and surrendered pets after spring births or simply from people who give up their animals when they leave for vacation.

Please consider opening your heart and home to an animal in need. Below is a listing of shelters that are participating in “Clear The Shelter” day.

ARLINGTON

Arlington Animal Services, 1000 SE Green Oaks, Arlington, TX 76018

BALCH SPRINGS

Balch Springs Animal Shelter, 3117 Hickory Tree Road, Balch Springs, TX 75180

BEDFORD

Bedford Animal Control & Shelter, 1809 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, TX 76021

BENBROOK

Humane Society of North Texas – Benbrook Waggin’ Tails Adoption Center, 9009 Benbrook Boulevard, Benbrook, TX 76126

BURLESON

Burleson Animal Shelter, 775 SE John Jones Drive, Burleson, TX 76028

CARROLLTON

Carrollton Animal Services, 2247 Sandy Lake Road, Carrollton, TX 75006

CEDAR HILL

Tri-City Animal Shelter & Adoption Center (Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville), 1150 East Pleasant Run Road, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

CLEBURNE

Cleburne Animal Services, 2375 Service Drive, Cleburne, TX 76033

COPPELL

Coppell Animal Services, 2375 Service Drive, Cleburne, TX 76033

DALLAS

Dallas Animal Services, 1818 N. Westmoreland Road, Dallas, TX 75212

Humane Society of Dallas County/Dog and Kitty City, 2719 Manor Way, Dallas, TX 75235

SPCA of Texas – Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX 75212

DECATUR

Wise County Animal Services, 3400 S FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234 (street address is 119 PR 4195)

DENISON

Denison Animal Welfare Group, 2500 W. Morton Street, Denison, TX 75021

FARMERS BRANCH

Farmers Branch Animal Services, 3727 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

FLOWER MOUND

Flower Mound Animal Services, 3950 Justin Road, Flower Mound, TX 75077

FORT WORTH

Fort Worth Animal Care & Control Center, 4900 Martin Street, Fort Worth, TX 76119

Humane Society of North Texas – Main Shelter, 1840 East Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76103

GARLAND

Garland Animal Services, 600 Tower Street, Garland, TX 75040

GRAND PRAIRIE

Grand Prairie Animal Services, 2222 West Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

GRAPEVINE

Grapevine Animal Services, 500 Shady Brook Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051

IRVING

DFW Humane Society, 4140 Valley View Lane, Irving, TX 75038

Irving Animal Services Department, 4140 Valley View Lane, Irving, TX 75038

KELLER

Humane Society North Texas – Keller Regional Adoption Center, 330 Rufe Snow Drive, Keller, TX 76248

Humane Society of North Texas – Keller Welcome Home Adoption Center, 363 Keller Parkway, Keller, TX 76428

LANCASTER

Lancaster Animal Shelter, 700 E. Main Street, Lancaster, TX 75146

LEWISVILLE

Lewisville Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, 995 East Valley Ridge Boulevard, Lewisville, TX 75057

MANSFIELD

Mansfield Animal Care & Control, 407 Industrial Boulevard, Mansfield, TX 76063

McKINNEY

Collin County Animal Shelter, 4750 Community Avenue, McKinney, TX 75071

SPCA of Texas – Russell H. Perry Animal Care Center, 8411 Stacy Road, McKinney, TX 75070

MESQUITE

Mesquite Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 1650 Gross Road, Mesquite, TX 75149

MURPHY

Murphy Animal Control, 205 North Murphy Road, Murphy, TX 75094

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS

North Richland Hills Animal Adoption & Rescue Center, 7301 Iron Horse Boulevard, North Richland Hills, TX 76180

PLANO

Plano Animal Services, 4028 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093

RICHARDSON

Richardson Animal Shelter, 1330 Columbia Drive, Richardson, TX 75081

RICHLAND HILLS

Richland Hills Animal Services, 7049 Baker Boulevard, Richland Hills, TX 76118

ROYSE CITY

Royse City Animal Control, 1101 N. Josephine Street, Royse City, TX 75189

SACHSE

Sachse Animal Shelter, 6436 Sachse Road, Sachse, TX 75048

SEAGOVILLE

Seagoville Animal Shelter, 1330 E Malloy Bridge Road, Seagoville, TX 75159

SUNNYVALE

Sunnyvale Animal Control, 371 Long Creek Road, Sunnyvale, TX 75182

WATAUGA

Watauga Animal Services, 5203 Watauga Road, Watauga, TX 76148

WAXAHACHIE

Ellis County SPCA, 2570 FM 878, Waxahachie, TX 75165

WEATHERFORD

Weatherford Animal Shelter, 403 Hickory Lane, Weatherford, TX 76086

WYLIE

Wylie Animal Control, 949 Hensley Lane, Building 100, Wylie, TX 75098

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Free Choice Water For Horses

Friday, June 17th, 2016

Free Choice Water For Horses

A variety of “old horsemen’s tales” once advised withholding water from horses under particular circumstances. For example, many people still adhere to the notion that offering cold water to a hot, sweating horse will cause colic.

However, researchers now know that offering a cool drink to a hot horse does no harm, and it will help him recover from exertion more quickly. In fact, ensuring that horses have access to a ready supply of fresh, clean water is one of the best ways to reduce the risks of impaction colic, especially in those kept primarily on dried forage.

Make sure that every horse has access to the water you supply. Low-ranking herd members may be bullied away from troughs, and arthritic horses may be unwilling to climb down steep streambeds. Providing more than one source of water can help remedy situations like these.

Feeding is one of the most emotionally gratifying things we do for our horses. Who doesn’t enjoy hearing expectant whinnies give way to the sound of contented munching? And yet our very human need to nurture them sometimes conflicts with their very equine need to simply roam and graze. Finding the balance between the horse’s natural way of eating and the demands of domesticated life will help ensure that he will remain healthy for years to come.

Source: Equisearch, Laurie Bonner

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Keep your Backyard Flock Cool, Calm and Comfortable

Monday, June 13th, 2016

Summer is a time for fun, adventure and excitement – for both flock owners and backyard flocks. As the summer sun hits its peak, flock owners can apply their own summer health practices to better care for their backyard poultry.

The summertime essentials are similar for both humans and backyard flocks: stay hydrated, protect yourself from the heat and maintain a complete and balanced diet.

As humans, our habits change in the summer. We adapt to stay comfortable. By providing our backyard chickens the tools they need, they can also adapt and enjoy the sunshine.

Many people don’t realize that birds are unable to sweat. To cool down, they open their beaks and pant or spread their wings away from their bodies. If these cooling strategies are not enough, birds are more likely to become lethargic and may stop eating feed, which can lead to subsequent health challenges and reduced egg production.

We want to avoid these signs of heat stress by preventing problems before they begin. With the right care, birds will maintain their routines of foraging, pecking and chattering throughout the day.

Remember the H₂O
Staying hydrated in the summer is a clear choice for humans. As temperatures rise, a good rule for people to follow is to calculate half your body weight in pounds and drink the equivalent number of ounces of water.

For our backyard chickens, the practice should be similar: Clean, cool water is essential. Follow the general rule of providing 500 milliliters of fresh water per bird per day. This equates to one gallon for every seven adult birds.

Drinking water helps cool birds’ body temperatures. In high temperatures, chickens will drink up to twice as much water as during temperate conditions. If chickens do not have quality water, they are less likely to eat or lay eggs.

To help chickens stay hydrated:

Provide extra waterers so each bird has access at all times.
Place waterers in a shaded area to help keep the water cool and the coop dry.
Offer fresh, cool water in the morning and evening.
Freeze water in a storage container. Place the resulting ice in the waterer in the morning to keep the water cool.
Place marbles in waterers to prevent splashing.
Wash waterers weekly with a mixture of 10 percent bleach and 90 percent water. Rinse thoroughly.

Keep body temperature in check
Think of your most recent day in the sun. You likely incorporated a few cooling practices to maintain an adequate body temperature and avoid heat stress.

A consistent body temperature is equally important for backyard flocks.

If a bird’s body temperature climbs, it can cause a lasting strain. Create a cool and comfortable environment for the flock to enjoy.

To keep chickens comfortable:

Provide shade by placing roofs on the run or shade cloths over the door. Add misters outside of the chicken coop that spray onto the roof or shade cover for evaporative cooling.
Create adequate air flow inside the coop. Open all windows and roof vents to allow hot air and ammonia to escape. Add a small fan for air circulation.
Swap solid coop doors with screen doors and keep lights off during the day. Reduce bedding to two inches or less to avoid heat being trapped.
Provide a peat moss dust bath for backyard chickens to play in. If mites are a concern, switch to a mix of 90 percent peat moss, 10 percent diatomaceous earth.
Avoid overcrowding by providing at least 4 square feet of indoor space and 5-10 square feet of outdoor space per bird.

Indulge a bit, but keep a balance
It can be argued that fresh-from-the-garden fruits and vegetables, summertime snacks and potluck picnics are true summer highlights. But, no matter the treat, it’s important to maintain a balance.

A balanced diet is very important for our backyard poultry as well. Summer is the perfect time to spend in the backyard with the flock and give them a few indulgent snacks, but don’t forget the 90/10 rule: 90 percent complete feed and 10 percent treats or snacks.

To help keep the flock’s diet in balance:

Give fresh complete feed in the morning and evening in a shaded area, offering treats only after the flock has finished its complete feed.
Offer cold or frozen fruits and vegetables as a summertime treat.
Provide special treats such as Purina^® Flock Block^® or Purina^® Scratch Grains as a complement to a complete feed. Treats formulated specifically for birds can provide beneficial nutrients while keeping birds active.
Offer free-choice grit if your flock is fed whole grains, seeds or other non-commercial feedstuffs. Purina^® Chick or Poultry Gritcan be fed separately or mixed with your flock’s grain diet at a rate of 1 pound of grit per 20 pounds of feed.
Offer oyster shell to help maintain calcium intake and eggshell quality when birds may be eating less due to heat.
Provide at least six inches of feeder space per bird.

Summer heat tends to reduce feed intake, so the complete feed should be the first dietary priority. When birds have a balanced diet, plenty of water and a cool, comfortable environment, they are better able to remain healthy and productive and enjoy a fun and peaceful backyard summer.

By Mikelle Roeder, Ph.D. – Multi-Species Nutritionist – Purina Mills

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Treats & Snacks: Are They Good for My Hens?

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

One flock owner recently asked me about the diet of his laying hens. He’s feeding his flock a complete feed, and supplementing the complete feed with bread, porridge and meal-worms.

“I want to stop this habit (of feeding so many treats) as it’s expensive, but how?” he asked. My response to him – and to other flock raisers – is to follow a 90/10 rule for laying hens: 90% complete feed and 10% treats. Not only can this cut on costs, it helps us provide a balanced diet to our birds.

10% Treats
We recommend limiting the amount of treats we give our hens to 10 percent of the diet.This allows us to shift our focus to providing nutrients through a complete feed. Though treats are a fun addition to our flock, a complete feed provides the necessary nutrients our hens need to stay healthy and produce high-quality eggs.

I encourage flock owners to think of kitchen scraps and scratch grains as M&M’s for birds; fun to eat and a nice treat, but you wouldn’t want to make a meal of them. Similar to candy for us, kitchen scraps and scratch grains are not fortified with vitamins and minerals – key nutrients that laying hens require.

In fact, every time we provide unfortified feeds, we dilute the complete nutrition of the layer feed and the hens may actually receive less nutrition than they would if they just ate their complete feed. If we feed high levels of treats, the hens will likely eat more of them than their fortified feed, causing them to miss out on the nutrients they need.

Since we all know it is fun to feed treats, feel free to view these items as special goodies that our hens get in small amounts a few times a week – but be cautious to not overfeed.

90% Complete Feed
To help hens receive the nutrients they need, provide at least 90 percent of their diet through a complete feed formulated specifically for laying hens.

Hens require at least 38 different nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids and energy. Many of these nutrient requirements increase as hens continue to lay eggs. Complete feeds are formulated to provide this balanced diet.
Let’s take a look at one of these 38 required nutrients: Calcium. If the hen is eating high levels of scratch grains or kitchen scraps, she won’t consume her daily allotment of complete feed. Without the complete feed levels she needs, she won’t have the calcium she requires to produce strong, high-quality eggshells. Instead, she will pull from her calcium reserves to produce eggs, potentially resulting in a weak skeletal structure.

Similar trends can be seen if the other essential nutrients are not provided in the proper levels. To meet the increased nutrient demands of egg production, choose a high-quality complete layer feed and ensure it is the primary part of the hen’s diet. A complete feed is formulated to provide all of the nutrients your bird requires for long-term health and nutritious eggs.

For hens 18 weeks and older, look for a complete feed that includes:

16% (minimum) protein level
Lysine and methionine, essential amino acids
Calcium, manganese and trace minerals for strong shells
Fortified with vitamins, trace minerals and essential amino acids
Prebiotics and probiotics for hen health

A complete feed, like Purina^® Layena^® Premium Poultry Feed, can help hens receive the nutrients they require. By choosing a complete layer feed, comprised of high-quality ingredients, and sticking to the 90/10 rule, we can help our hens stay happy, healthy and productive.

Mikelle Roeder, Ph.D. – Multi-Species Nutritionist – Purina Mills

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Field Tan Yeti Hopper

Wednesday, June 1st, 2016

limited edition yeti hopper There’s a new, Field Tan Yeti Hopper and we’ve got it at J&N Feed and Seed! The YETI Hopper in Field Tan with Blaze Orange liner and zipper, will be available in May. It’s the only soft cooler built for long days in the blind or rough treks off the beaten path.

The award-winning YETI Hopper debuted in 2014 and has quickly become the ultimate portable cooler for hunters, anglers, pitmasters, ranchers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. It boasts the leakproof HydroLok™ zipper, ice-for-days ColdCell™ insulation, puncture-resistant DryHide™ exterior, and tough-as-nails construction.

The HydroLok™ Zipper is the ultimate waterproof, airtight closure, borrowing technology from survival suits and HazMat protective gear. ColdCell™ Insulation provides a deep and lasting chill with 1 inch of insulation on the sides and 1.5 inch throughout the Hopper’s base. The heavy-duty EVA foam bottom and RF-welded seams provide waterproof construction and unmatched durability.

The Hopper 20, Hopper 30, and Hopper 40 are available in both Field Tan and Fog Gray this spring. The SideKick, the water-resistant gear case for safeguarding valuables from Mother Nature, is available in both colorways as well.

Stop by J&N Feed and Seed for Field Tan Yeti Hoppers, Yeti coolers, Yeti Ramblers, Colsters and wearable items.

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Texas 4H Roundup 2016

Tuesday, May 31st, 2016

The 2016 Texas 4H Roundup will be held in College Station, Texas on the campus of Texas A&M University from June 7th through 9th, 2016. The Texas 4-H Roundup is a qualifying and invitational event for 4-H youth who placed in a district level roundup or signed up to compete in one of the invitational events. This year’s 4-H Roundup hosts over 50 diverse competitions that tie in with the many projects that 4-H has to offer.

4-H Grows: the 2016 Texas 4H Roundup

County and District Roundups are open to all ages of 4-H members from 9 to 18. Texas 4-H Roundup includes contests and workshops that test 4-H members on life skills in such attributes are decision making, public speaking, organization, and working with others. These contests include such things as a Fashion Show, Food Show, a Veterinary Sciences Seminar as well as an assortment of judging contests and educational presentations. For more information, click here.

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Prickly Pear Control With Surmount

Wednesday, May 25th, 2016

Prickly pear and other species of cacti may interfere with movement and handling of livestock and with forage utilization, cause serious livestock health problems, and compete with desirable forage plants. These plants are extremely tolerant of drought and harsh conditions and left alone can increase by about 33% per year.

J&N Feed and Seed stocks Surmount, a premium herbicide for the control of prickly pear and other cacti. Surmount® herbicide by Dow AgroScience provides premium pricklypear control and non-2,4-D weed control.

• Premier prickly pear and cholla cactus control
• Absorbed through roots, foliage and stems
• Gentle to desirable grasses while controlling a broad spectrum of weeds – the best choice for kochia control.
• Pre-emergence and soil residual activity controls weeds that emerge after application

Surmount herbicide also controls many other tree, brush and cactus species, including locust, rose, blackberry and Chinese tallowtree. Weeds controlled include thistles, horsenettle, ironweed, ragweed, kochia and many others. Surmount should be applied when leaves of woody species are fully expanded for optimum control. Cactus species in the southern United States are best controlled when Surmount is applied in the fall.

Stop by J&N Feed and Seed and talk to our expert about all your land and pasture needs.

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Mesquite Control With Sendero

Monday, May 9th, 2016

Sendero – The New Standard In Mesquite Control

Looking for ways to get rid of mesquite and clear the way for more grazing land and wildlife habitat? Look no further than Sendero herbicide, from Dow AgroScience. Sendero® herbicide gives you the most effective, most consistent chemical control of mesquite ever — down to the roots, releasing native grasses to thrive. Aerial trials prove its superiority. Sendero® can clear your way to more low-cost grass for livestock, more fringe habitat for wildlife and a lasting legacy for future generations on the land. Stop by J&N Feed and Seed in Graham, Texas and talk to us about your forage needs. We’re here to help.

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Beneficial Insects

Thursday, May 5th, 2016

J & N Feed and Seed can special order a variety of “beneficial insects” to help clean up garden pests. These insects are an excellent, non-chemical way to help control pests in your garden or landscaping.

Lady Bug Beetles are excellent aphid predators. They will also feed on whiteflies, mites, and other scale insects.

Beneficial Nematodes control pests that develop in soil. An effect way to control fire ants, termites, grubs and more.

Praying Mantis eat a wide variety of insects including aphids, mosquitoes, caterpillars, beetles, grasshoppers and crickets. There isn’t much these bugs won’t eat.

Trichogramma Wasps are effective in controlling webworms, canker worms, tent caterpillars and other vegetarian worms.

Stop by our store to order any of natures fab four and control pests in your garden this summer.

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Spring Deer & Gamebird Food Plot Mixes

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

Pick up your Spring Deer & Gamebird Food Plot Mixes at J&N Feed and Seed. Serious deer hunters know how beneficial food plots can be in the health and size of deer. An average adult deer will consume 6 pounds of feed per day. This means that one deer can be supported on roughly 22 acres. However, body size, health and antler size are going to be well under their potential because of the poor average protein content of the native vegetation. Deer need about 16% protein to express their potential, especially during fawn rearing and antler growth.

It is entirely possible that spring and summer are the times when your deer herd needs you the most! Some would argue that supplemental feeding is enough. But even if you do it right, it is shown that no matter what you feed or how you feed it deer, will only consume 20% to 25% of their diet from the supplemental feed. So you are not making a big enough impact on their nutritional intake. You cannot assume that you can forget about deer now and they will automatically be big healthy wall hangers next fall.

J & N Feed and Seed has spring food plot seed mixes by MBS. We’ve got the Spring Deer Blend and the Spring Game Bird Blend. Both food plot mix blends are manufactured in Denton, Texas and formulated for this area of the state. Stop by and get ready to plant your seed plot today.

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