Farm & Livestock

Putting Chickens to Work in Your Garden

Create more space for a vegetable garden by putting your chickens to work! Learn how with Nutrena and Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More May 16, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Are Your Chicks Ready to Leave the Brooder?

As your chicks grow, they'll need to move outside. Nutrena and Blain's Farm & Fleet are here to help you get your chicks ready to leave the brooder.

Read More April 27, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

When to Feed Your Backyard Bees

Typically bees feed on plants and flowers. Sometimes, though, they need your help. Learn how and when to feed your backyard bees.

Read More March 4, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Changes in the Broodmare During Pregnancy

From the six month mark to lactation, learn about all the changes in your broodmare during pregnancy with Nutrena and Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More March 2, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Feeding the Broodmare During Lactation

During lactation, mares have different nutritional needs. Learn about feeding the broodmare during lactation with Nutrena and Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More February 24, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

5 Reasons to Attend a Maple Syrup Festival

From trying maple syrup taffy to learning about maple sap tapping, here's why the whole family can enjoy a maple syrup festival.

Read More February 23, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Feeding Foals Through Weaning Time

Weaning foals can be stressful. Learn about making the process easier and the basics of feeding foals with the help of Nutrena and Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More February 15, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Predator Proofing Your Chicken Coop

There are plenty of critters that want to prey on your flock. Learn how to predator-proof your chicken coop with Nutrena and Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More February 5, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Choosing the Right Goat Feed

Goats are browsers, but they also need the right goat feed for complete nutrition. Learn about the different types of goat feed with Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More February 4, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Where to Buy Bees

One of the most crucial parts of beekeeping? Bees! With the help of Blain's Farm & Fleet, you can know where to buy bees for your apiary.

Read More January 28, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Calf Milk Replacer Buyer’s Guide

Calves have nutritional needs that are met with the right calf milk replacer. Learn about reading the label with Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More January 18, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Keeping Your Chickens Healthy

A vital part of raising backyard chickens is keeping them healthy. Learn how to keep your flock clean and healthy with Blain's Farm & Fleet. 

Read More January 5, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Soil Health & Maple Trees

Learn some factors that affect the soil health of your maple trees. When your maple trees have healthy soil, they can grow big and strong.

Read More September 4, 2015 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Requeen Your Beehive

If you've had the same queen bee for a few years, it might be time to requeen your beehive. Learn when and how to requeen your colony.

Read More August 12, 2015 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

How to Fit Horseback Riding Helmets

Blain's Farm & Fleet offers pointers on choosing and getting the right fit from a wide variety of horseback riding helmets.

Read More August 11, 2015 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Swarm Traps and Bait Hives

You can catch your own bees for beekeeping with swarm traps and bait hives. Learn how to make your own swarm trap and capture feral bees for your apiary.

Read More July 28, 2015 | Blain's Farm & Fleet