BarnYard & BackYard

02/12/2026

It’s almost time for chicks! If you are starting your flock, or growing it, we have everything you need!

02/09/2026

Who watched the Super Bowl last night? Can we all agree the Eagle and Clydesdale commercial won? Did you know the Budweiser Clydesdales feed Purina? Many of them on the breeding farm and on the traveling hitches are on Enrich.

02/05/2026

Are you planning a Super Bowl party? We have some goodies that will take it to the next level! It will be warm enough to grill, so stop on over.

02/03/2026

PET OF THE MONTH time! Submit your pictures below!

01/21/2026

Good info as we prepare for the upcoming cold snap. Stop in today to stock up on all the supplies you will need to keep your animals safe and warm!

🌾 Forage = Heat 🔥: Fueling horses through cold weather

Plummeting air temperatures mean your horse needs more energy to maintain their body temperature and condition. One of the best sources of warmth comes from fiber fermentation; the microbes in your horse’s hindgut generate heat as they digest forage. That’s why forage = heat.

During cold weather, meeting your horse's higher energy needs with forage is one of the most effective ways to help keep them warm and comfortable. How much forage is enough?

For every degree below 18°F, a horse's dietary energy needs increase 1%. For example, if a 1,000-pound horse needed 17.5 pounds of good-quality hay each day when the temperature was above 18°F, its requirement would be increased by about 3 pounds (to 20.5 pounds daily) if the temperature dropped to 0°F.

Let's break down the math in this example:
1,000-pound healthy horse at maintenance needs about 17 Mcal energy daily
Hay analysis indicates 0.97 Mcal energy per pound of hay

0.01 (% energy increase) x 17 Mcal (horse's daily energy) x 18 (number of degrees below 18°F) = 3 Mcal additional energy needed at 0°F.

3 Mcal additional energy / 0.97 Mcal energy per pound of hay = ~3 pounds of additional hay needed

3 pounds additional hay + 17.5 pounds hay daily (when above 18°F) = 20.5 pounds of hay per day to meet energy demands at 0°F

01/19/2026

Are your horses drinking enough water during these swings in cold weather? If you aren't sure, try giving them some room temp/lukewarm water and Replenimash. Hydrate, replenish electrolytes and help keep your horse's gut comfortable. We have replenimash on hand!