Of all the groups of wild birds out there hummingbirds have to be the most interesting and most enjoyable to watch. Of the couple hundred varieties of hummingbirds out there about twenty varieties come to the United States and that is it!
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If you feed them, they will come. For the most part, when it comes to wild birds, this is true. There are however some things that you can do to increase the chance of getting a large variety of aviary friends to visit your back yard and feed more frequently. Water is Essential to Attract…
Continue ReadingIt is estimated that 20% of all horses are over the age of 15 years old. It is not uncommon for horses to live to the age of 28-30 years old with proper diet and living conditions. This article discusses what to feed an older horse to ensure they are getting the nourishment they need.
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Hamsters are a low-maintenance pet whose cage-cleaning and daily feeding is easily managed by young children. Taking to frequent use of exercise wheels, tubes, and Run-About balls, Hamsters are very entertaining to watch. Because they are nocturnal, when they are not exercising, they are generally napping in a nest they build out of their bedding or given nesting materials. Some Hamsters house together well. If you want to keep multiple Hamsters in the same cage, be sure that they are the same gender and try to choose from ones that are currently living with each other – it can be difficult to introduce new Hamsters to each other. Hamsters can be easily startled, but a gentle touch and some treat bribery can encourage a bond with their caregiver.
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I have spent a lot of time thinking about how I can talk to everyone about our lawn fertilizers this year. What could I possibly say that has not already been said. It has brought me to the edge of sanity. Like many struggles, it is good to go back to the most basic. I decided to read an old story about how Jim began to create many of our products. So here is a little bit of the beginning of our fertilizers. I hope you enjoy it.
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Stays Together This is the first of a three-part article discussing the Thrive Family of fertilizers. Currently, we offer three different products using the thrive name. We have Thrive, Thrive Bloom, and Thrive Extra. My hope is to clear up any confusion as to when any of the products should be used and why they…
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In part 2 in our series of articles about Thrive, we will be talking about our unique perspective on a bloom boosting fertilizer. This week we discuss Thrive Bloom.
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This is part 3 in our series about the Thrive family, and today we are going to discuss the often misunderstood family member, Thrive Extra.
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Migration Similar to many birds, Hummingbirds migrate south for the winter to stay warm. As the temperature rises, they begin to move back up to the Great North. Males come first (not scouts) to find the best places to eat and nest. More Attracting more Hummingbirds to your yard begins early. When the males head…
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Ensuring proper pet nutrition is very important, even more so in older dogs. As dogs get older their digestive system becomes less efficient. So feeding a high quality easily digestible formula becomes crucial.
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