http://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.comCompany blogs, tips and how-toshttp://assets.newmediaretailer.com/24000/24035/thumb_oldmillfarmranchlogo.jpghttp://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.comen-USCopyright 2013, Old Mill Farm Sun, 19 May 2013 21:43:46 -0400Sun, 19 May 2013 21:43:46 -0400http://www.newmediaretailer.comblog_135491367412780http://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.com/blog/article/13549/five-ways-to-stop-a-dog-from-digging-holesThe iconic image many people think of when they think of dogs digging holes is the dog proudly putting a bone in it and covering it back up. In reality, this can leave you with a lot of holes in the ground.BlogsWed, 01 May 2013 08:53:00 -0400blog_135481367412660http://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.com/blog/article/13548/identifying-horse-colic-and-what-to-do-about-itOften times the thing most people associate with horses is racing. Whether it's at the Kentucky Derby or Saratoga Springs, horses prove time and again to be powerful animals. But along with their strength is a sickness that can be a major weakness. According to ultimatehorsesite.BlogsWed, 01 May 2013 08:51:00 -0400blog_129811364820120http://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.com/blog/article/12981/natural-ways-to-get-the-insects-to-go-away-from-your-farmKeeping flies away from your farm and animals can sometimes be a daunting task. A big obstacle could be that you don't want to use chemicals around your animals or family.BlogsMon, 01 Apr 2013 08:42:00 -0400blog_129801364819940http://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.com/blog/article/12980/how-to-prepare-for-summer-birdsPreparing for the best and long awaited backyard wild bird feeding experience possible starts with understanding a wild bird's seasonal changing feeding habits. • Early Summer: Wild birds have just finished nesting. They aggressively begin searching for food to feed their young.BlogsMon, 01 Apr 2013 08:39:00 -0400blog_124881362147000http://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.com/blog/article/12488/winter-wildbird-feeding-101Late fall and winter provide a new set of challenges for our feathered friends. Most of the lush vegetation, full of berries and seeds, has withered away. In addition, most insects are either dead or dormant and the heavy snows will soon bury most natural sources of wild bird food.BlogsFri, 01 Mar 2013 09:10:00 -0500blog_124891362147000http://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.com/blog/article/12489/healthy-dental-practices-for-petsFebruary has been declared Pet Dental Month --and for good reason. The most common disease seen by veterinarians is dental disease. In fact, 75-85% of pets over the age of 2 have dental disease of some form.BlogsFri, 01 Mar 2013 09:10:00 -0500blog_118701360351500http://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.com/blog/article/11870/hay-is-for-horsesOne major impact weather extremes may have on horse owners is availability and/or quality of hay and pasture. Since the bulk of a horse's diet is hay or pasture, any change in the nutritional content of the forage affects the nutritional status of the horse.BlogsFri, 08 Feb 2013 14:25:00 -0500blog_118691360351500http://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.com/blog/article/11869/pay-close-attention-to-winter-nutrition-for-your-cattleTaking shortcuts on your cattle nutrition during the winter months could be risk next year's calf crop, this year's weaning weights and the long-term viability of your herd.BlogsFri, 08 Feb 2013 14:25:00 -0500blog_109101357041600http://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.com/blog/article/10910/-teaching-your-dog-to-heelSometimes when you are out walking your dog, do you ever wonder who is walking who? Walking a dog that is obedient and stays close to your feet makes for a much more enjoyable walk.BlogsTue, 01 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0500blog_109091357041600http://oldmillfarmandranchsupply.com/blog/article/10909/how-to-monitor-feed-intake-for-cattleAlthough spring weather may not have extreme hot and cold temperatures, quick changes and variation of temperatures, plus wind, rain and mud, can alter cattle feed consumption patterns. Beef cattle experts recommend close monitoring of feed intake and maintaining daily feed records.BlogsTue, 01 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0500