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It’s that time of year again, so stop by Eagle Hardware Farm & Ranch for all your fall hunting supplies! We have everything you’ll need to prepare for deer season, including shotgun shells, clay pigeons, skeet throwers, wild bird […]
Deer hunting in Texas is a popular pursuit, governed by the regulations set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Hunters have their choice of white-tailed deer or mule deer to hunt in the Lone Star State.
Texas law requires that every deer hunter possess a license. Those younger than […]
Am I feeding enough of the right type of feed?
Since most people feed by the “scoop” rather than by weight, if is often easy to overestimate the amount of feed you are providing. Weighing out your feed will help. Additionally, […]
Am I feeding the right type of concentrate for my horses’ lifestage and lifestyle?
Horses in different stages of life and with different levels of activity will have different nutrient and caloric requirements. Choosing a feed to fit your horses’ […]
Is the forage high quality and available in sufficient quantities?
It is not uncommon to find that hay and pasture that appear to be of good quality are actually poorly digestible or low in certain nutrients. By having your hay and pasture grass tested you can assess the nutrient content and digestibility […]
Is my horse properly taking in, chewing and swallowing both forage and feed?
By observing your horse while eating hay, grass and feed, you may find that while he is taking in food he may not be actually chewing […]
Am I feeding the right type of concentrate for my horses’ lifestage and lifestyle?
Horses in different stages of life and with different levels of activity will have different nutrient and caloric requirements. Choosing a feed to fit your […]
Is the forage high quality and available in sufficient quantities?
It is not uncommon to find that hay and pasture that appear to be of good quality are actually poorly digestible or low in certain nutrients. By having your hay and pasture grass tested you can assess the nutrient content and digestibility […]
Is my horse properly taking in, chewing and swallowing both forage and feed?
By observing your horse while eating hay, grass and feed, you may find that while he is taking in food he may […]
So much of what we do in the care and feeding of deer passes relatively unnoticed in the short term. But antler growth season is when “instant gratification” seekers can practically see results occur right before their eyes. Growing at a rate of half an inch per day, antlers are some of the fastest growing [...]