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Why Getting Advice from Your Local Feed Store Matters

Feed decisions affect animal health, land productivity, and long-term success — and not all advice is one-size-fits-all. Local Knowledge Makes a Difference Texas conditions vary widely, and what works elsewhere may not work here. Local feed stores understand regional challenges and common nutrient deficiencies. Personalized Recommendations At Walker’s Feed & Farm Supply, conversations matter. Matching feeds, minerals, and supplies to your specific animals and land leads to b

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Late Winter Homestead Checklist: Preparing Before Spring

Late winter is the ideal time to prepare for the busy season ahead. Review Feed and Supply Inventory Spring demand increases quickly. Checking feed, mineral, and supplement supplies early helps avoid shortages or last-minute trips. Inspect Fencing and Shelter Cold weather exposes weak points. Fixing fencing, gates, and shelters now prevents issues during pasture rotation or severe weather. Walker’s carries fencing supplies, T-posts, wire, and repair hardware to help you stay

Feb 71 min read

Cold Weather Care for Working Dogs and Barn Cats

Working dogs and barn cats face unique challenges during winter, especially when temperatures fluctuate. Increased Energy Needs Animals that live or work outdoors burn more calories staying warm. Weight loss can happen quickly if intake isn’t adjusted. Helpful products: High-protein, high-fat dog food Calorie-dense feeds for active animals Shelter and Bedding Make a Difference Dry bedding helps animals retain body heat and prevents moisture-related illness. Recommended beddin

Feb 61 min read

Late Winter Pasture Prep: Setting Up for a Healthy Growing Season

Spring pasture success begins long before grass turns green. Late winter is the most important planning window for pasture health, weed control, and grazing management. Start with Soil Testing Soil testing gives you a clear picture of nutrient levels so you can apply fertilizer or lime accurately. Guessing often leads to wasted money or poor results. Walker’s can help you interpret soil test results and recommend fertilizers or soil amendments based on what your pasture actu

Feb 51 min read

Why Chickens Stop Laying Eggs in Winter (And How to Support Them)

A slowdown in egg production during winter is one of the most common concerns we hear from backyard poultry owners. While it can be frustrating, it’s also completely natural. The Role of Daylight Chickens rely on daylight — not temperature — to regulate egg production. Shorter days signal hens to conserve energy for body maintenance instead of egg laying. As daylight gradually increases, most flocks resume laying on their own. Nutrition Still Matters Even when hens aren’t lay

Feb 41 min read

Late Winter Feeding Mistakes That Cost Livestock Condition

Winter feeding programs often stay the same for months — and that’s when small nutritional gaps can quietly turn into big problems. Late winter is one of the most common times we see livestock lose body condition. Hay quality declines as winter goes on, weather stress adds extra calorie demands, and many animals are burning more energy than they’re getting back through feed. Here are some of the most common late-winter feeding mistakes — and how to prevent them. Assuming Hay

Feb 32 min read

Winter Prep Checklist for Your Barn & Animals

A practical guide to getting ahead before the first freeze hits. When the weather’s still pleasant and the days are just starting to cool off, it’s easy to think you’ve got plenty of time before winter shows up. But in Texas, winter has a way of arriving fast — and usually when you least expect it. One hard freeze can mean: frozen water buckets, shivering animals, broken pipes, and a last-minute scramble for heaters, feed, and supplies. The good news? A little fall prep now c

Jan 183 min read

Blanketing Basics: Does Your Horse Really Need One This Winter & Spring?

If you’ve lived in Texas long enough, you know winter and spring can be just as unpredictable as fall. One day it’s frosty and windy, the next it feels like shorts weather again — and then a cold front rolls through out of nowhere. So it’s no surprise horse owners ask every year: “Do I need to blanket my horse… and when do I take it off?” The answer depends on your horse’s coat, health, and the kind of weather we’re actually getting. Let’s make it simple and barn-practical. W

Jan 183 min read