Four Steps for Cleaning Out a Horse Stall
Like people, horses prefer a clean and comfortable place to sleep. Therefore, cleaning out your horse's stall is an important step towards his (or her) health...
Pet, Wild Bird, Farm & Equine, Lawn & Garden
Recent Blog Posts
Laying Mulch for Winter
With winter fast approaching, snow is soon to come. That means it is time to prepare your garden for its winter sleep. This will give your flowers more...
Best Practices When Feeding a Bird Suet
Suet is a rich energy source ideal for many birds, especially during migration when birds need more fuel to complete their journeys or in winter when they...
Southern States November 2015 Equine News - Feeding The Hard Keeper
Is your horse having trouble maintaining his/her weight? Read Southern States November 2015 Equine News - Feeding The Hard Keeper for tips on how to help your...
Prepare Your Trees & Shrubs for Winter
If you’ve invested a lot of time and money into your landscaping this year, the last thing you want is for all of your beautiful plants, shrubs, and trees to...
The Importance of Fats in Horse Nutrition
It is well known even to non-horse people that horses are herbivores, but just grazing or feeding a horse a diet of hay alone will not provide them the proper...
Southern States October 2015 Equine News - Trail Riders
Check out Southern States October 2015 Equine News for Trail Riders! Read for helpful tips on finding good local horse trails, learning the code of the trail...
Should You Be Changing Your Pet’s Food Regularly?
Once your pet becomes all grown up and it starts to enjoy the same kind of good quality food, there’s nothing else that needs to be done, right? Depending on...
Protect Your Horse From Worms and Germs
While some worms and germs are beneficial to horses for proper digestive health and an overall healthy immune system, and many others are harmless, there are...
How Birds Migrate
When birds migrate, many of us think of a flock of geese flying South in a V-shaped formation. However, birds migrate for many different reasons in many...
Southern States September 2015 Equine News- Fall Pasture Maintenance
Read Southern States September 2015 Equine News- Fall Pasture Management for tips on: Fertilizing Pasture in the Fall 10 Tips for Successful Fall Pasture...
Overcome Your Horse's Picky Eating
With dexterous lips and a defiant attitude, any horse can become a picky eater, but it is easy to keep your horse on a balanced, healthy diet no matter what...
5 Tips to Attract Orioles
Orioles are popular and distinct backyard birds, but they can also be difficult to attract because of their unique preferences. Backyard birders who know how...
Southern States August Cattle News: Mineral Supplementation
Have you herd? Stay up-to-date with Southern States latest Cattle News! This month, Southern States talks about Mineral Supplementation and why it's importatnt...
Dropping Boards – De-Poop Your Coop!
Even the healthiest chickens can make a massive mess inside their coop as feces, dirt and feathers accumulate in such a small space. Dropping boards are the...
Tips for Traveling with Dogs in Cars
A trip anywhere really isn’t complete without the four-legged members of our family tagging along for the ride. However, travelling with your pet requires a...
Southern States August 2015 Equine News: First-Time Horse Owners
Are you considering becoming a first-time horse owner? Generally horses are purchased at auctions or through a private sale, consider buying your horse from a...
Stopping Your Dog From Digging
Dogs can dig up your backyard for many reasons. Sometimes it’s to escape the heat, to hide food, or because they smell something. One of the biggest reasons...
Southern States July Cattle News: Beef Consumption Trends
Have you heard? Agricultural economists are predicting record high beef prices in 2015. Fortunately, this increase in higher prices hasn't negatively impacted...
Keeping Wild Birds Cool in the Summer
Although wild birds have many ways to keep themselves cool, as a wild bird enthusiast you can help them avoid becoming overheated. • Provide a Water Source:...
Strategies for Feeding Show Animals
A good diet is essential for the highest quality show animals, no matter what type of livestock you hope to exhibit. Balanced nutrition and proper feed will...
Southern States July 2015 Equine News - Feeding the Easy Keeper
Looking for helpful tips on feeding your easy keeper? Southern States provides useful information to help you through the challenge of maintaining your easy...
Benefits of Having a Rooster In Your Flock
Roosters can add many advantages to your home and to your flock. Some may see it as a bad idea, but there are many key benefits to having a rooster in your...
How To Stop Or Minimize Excessive Shedding
One of the greatest hardships as a pet owner is dealing with unwanted hair in your home. Nearly every dog or cat no matter what their age sheds. Some breeds...
No Hummingbirds at Your Feeders? We Have Solutions!
Hummingbirds are some of the most desirable backyard birds, but if they aren't finding your backyard to their liking, there are many steps you can take to...
Agway® is a division of Southern States®
