Posted by Grange Co-op on 8th Dec 2022
Removing Raccoons from the BarnIt isn't surprising that many people prefer to remove raccoons from their barns than try and live with them. Often, catch-and-release traps are the first method of choice. After all, these traps allow you to catch the raccoon without coming into direct contact with it. Then, you can release it into the environment away from your home and the problem is solved.But this might not be the right solution for you. Fo… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 4th Oct 2022
Grange Co-op would like to introduce you to Bodie Johnson! Bodie is currently a Sophomore in high school. During the 2022 Jackson County Fair he received the title of Rate of Gain Champion for his steer! Grange Co-op was able to talk with Bodie about his experience and how he earned his championship title while only feeding Rogue Feed!
As Bodie’s first year in 4-H as part of Wagner Valley beef club, he knew there would be some challenges and… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 9th Aug 2022
It’s normal for people to change their habits during the summer to help them keep cool when temperatures rise. They stay in the air conditioning, wear lighter clothes, and enjoy cold drinks. But people don’t always think about how the summer heat affects their chickens.
Chickens aren’t capable of making these types of changes when the weather heats up. They need your help to stay cool. Without it, they could experience heat stress that can a… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 28th Jun 2022
American poet Robert Frost once wrote that “Good fences make good neighbors.” That’s because they mark boundaries and help discourage trespassing. But, when it comes to livestock, fencing does a lot more than that. It keeps animals in a lot or field where they will be safe. A good fence also keeps out predators that will attack and kill some animals.What Happens When Livestock “Escapes”
As most livestock owners will tell you, there is a… Read more