| Description | 55lb. Alfalfa hay bales are a versatile and valuable forage option for livestock, offering a high nutritional value, excellent digestibility, and supporting overall health and vitality. | This mixture of tough, vigorous varieties easily withstands the abuse of continual use. The durable carpet of green stands up to summer stress and requires minimal upkeep. Features rhizome forming tall fescues. Excellent for high traffic areas such as backyards and play areas. Stands up exceptionally well to summer heat and drought – assuming adequate soil prep. | A native seed mix designed for Douglas County Colorado. |
All Species tub with a mineral pack excluding copper.
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Brome and orchard grass bales are highly valuable forage options for livestock, offering a nutritious blend of grasses that promote optimal health and digestion. These high-quality bales provide essential nutrients, encourage forage consumption, and contribute to the overall well-being of your animals.
| 50#. White millet 50 is a 50-pound bag of high-quality white millet seeds, commonly used as a nutritious and energy-rich food source for birds. These small, versatile seeds are a favorite among a wide variety of bird species, providing them with essential nutrients, calories, and a tasty treat to support their overall health and vitality. |
| Content | Alfalfa hay bales, made from the nutrient-rich legume plant, provides livestock with a superior forage choice that delivers exceptional nutrition and supports their overall well-being. The bales are carefully harvested, dried, and compacted to preserve the natural goodness of the alfalfa, resulting in a highly palatable and digestible feed source.
Benefits of feeding alfalfa hay bales to livestock include:
- Nutritional Excellence: Alfalfa hay is renowned for its exceptional nutritional profile, boasting high levels of proteins, vitamins (A, D, E, and K), minerals (calcium, potassium, phosphorus), and fiber. These nutrients play a vital role in promoting optimal growth, muscle development, and overall health in livestock.
- Digestive Health: The fiber content in alfalfa hay promotes healthy digestion in livestock. It aids in maintaining a well-functioning digestive system, minimizing the risk of digestive disorders such as colic or gastrointestinal blockages. The fibrous nature of alfalfa hay also encourages proper chewing, which supports dental health in animals.
- Weight Management: Alfalfa hay bales can be utilized to manage weight in livestock. The high-quality proteins and fibers help maintain healthy body weight, whether the animals require weight gain or weight maintenance. This versatility allows livestock owners to adapt their feeding strategies to individual animals' needs.
- Enhanced Milk Production: For dairy cattle, alfalfa hay bales offer an excellent source of nutrition to support milk production. The balanced blend of proteins, minerals, and vitamins stimulates lactation, resulting in higher milk yields and improved milk quality.
- Improved Fertility and Reproductive Performance: The nutrient-rich composition of alfalfa hay positively influences reproductive health in livestock. It provides essential nutrients that contribute to optimal fertility, supporting conception rates and reproductive efficiency in breeding animals.
- Source of Forage Variety: Feeding alfalfa hay bales introduces dietary variety to livestock, enriching their eating experience and minimizing feed boredom. The distinct taste and texture of alfalfa hay encourage animals to consume their meals eagerly, promoting consistent intake of essential nutrients.
| This mixture of tough, vigorous varieties easily withstands the abuse of continual use. The durable carpet of green stands up to summer stress and requires minimal upkeep. Features rhizome forming tall fescues. Excellent for high traffic areas such as backyards and play areas. Stands up exceptionally well to summer heat and drought – assuming adequate soil prep.
Formulation
- 90% Rhizome-rich Turf Tall Fescues
- 10% Kentucky Bluegrass
Characteristics:
- Endophyte-enhanced
- Medium green color
- Medium coarse texture
Light/Soil Requirements:
- Grows equally well in sun or shade
- Performs well on many soil types
| A native seed mix designed for Douglas County Colorado.
Characteristics:
- This mixture has cool and warm-season grasses, bunch, and sod-forming grasses.
- Very drought tolerant and adapts to various soil types.
Mix Contains:
- 1.1# Big Bluestem
Warm season bunch/sod forming grass with germination in 14-21 days. It is a tall grass, reaching a height of 6-8 feet on most sites when left un-grazed.
- 1.0# Indiangrass
Warm season bunchgrass with germination in21-28 days. It can grow 3-5 feet tall. Grows best in deep, well drained soils.
- 0.04# Switchgrass
Warm season sod forming grass with germination in 21-28 days. It can grow 3-5 feet tall. Tolerant to poor soils, flooding, and drought.
- 0.90# Sideoats Grama
Warm season bunch/sod with germination in 14-21 days. A medium sized perennial 15-30 inches tall and it is adapted to most soil conditions.
- 1.6# Western Wheatgrass
Cool season sod forming grass with germination in 14-21 days. Grows 12-36 inches tall and adapts to most disturbed soils.
- 0.30# Blue Grama
Warm season bunch/sod grass with germination in 7-10 days. Will grow 10-20 inches. Has good drought and fair salinity tolerances.
- 1.0# Thickspike Wheatgrass
Cool season sod forming grass with germination in 21-28 days. Grows 12-36 inches and has extensive rhizomatous root system.
- 0.70# Prairie Sandreed
Warm season sod forming with germination in 21-28 days. Grows 24-72 inches tall. Prefers sandy sites, drought tolerant and winter hardy.
- 1.0# Green Needlegrass
Cool season bunchgrass with germination in 21-28 days. Grows 18-36 inches tall and prefers medium to fine textured soils.
- 0.60# Slender Wheatgrass
Cool season bunchgrass with germination in 21-28 days. Grows from 24-30 inches tall and has very short rhizomes.
- 0.60# Streambank Wheatgrass
Cool season sod forming grass with germination in 21-28 days. Will grow 12-36 tall, drought tolerant and commonly used for reclamation.
| All Species tub with a mineral pack excluding copper.
- Crude Protein: 18.0%
- Crude Fat: 4.0%
- Crude Fiber: 1.5%
- Calcium: 1.9-2.4%
- Phosphorus: 1.0%
- No Added Copper
| Brome and orchard grass bales are exceptional forage choices for livestock, offering a diverse blend of grasses that provide numerous benefits for the overall health and productivity of your animals. Here's a detailed description highlighting the benefits of brome and orchard grass bales:
- Nutritional Value: Brome and orchard grasses are known for their excellent nutritional profile. These grasses are rich in proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals essential for the growth, development, and overall health of livestock. The balanced combination of nutrients supports muscle development, promotes a strong immune system, and aids in the maintenance of healthy bodily functions.
- Digestive Health: The fiber content in brome and orchard grass bales promotes healthy digestion in livestock. The long, fibrous strands of the grasses encourage proper chewing, saliva production, and rumen function, which are vital for efficient digestion. This can help prevent digestive disorders and improve nutrient absorption, contributing to overall gastrointestinal health.
- Palatability and Forage Consumption: Brome and orchard grasses are highly palatable to livestock, encouraging consistent and adequate forage consumption. The appealing taste and texture of these grasses entice animals to graze and consume their feed, ensuring they receive the necessary nutrients for optimal growth and productivity. This increased forage intake also helps maintain a healthy weight and body condition in animals.
- Dental Health: The fibrous nature of brome and orchard grasses aids in maintaining proper dental health in livestock. Regular chewing on long strands of grass helps wear down teeth naturally, preventing dental issues such as overgrown molars or sharp edges. This promotes comfortable eating and efficient nutrient utilization.
- Versatility: Brome and orchard grass bales are suitable for a variety of livestock species, including horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. Their versatility makes them an excellent choice for mixed herds or farms with different animal types. The grasses can be fed as the main forage source, mixed with other feeds, or used as a supplement, allowing for flexible feeding strategies to meet the specific needs of each animal.
- Environmental Sustainability: Brome and orchard grasses are often cultivated in a sustainable manner, making them an eco-friendly choice for livestock feed. These grasses are known for their adaptability to different soil types and climates, requiring fewer synthetic inputs such as fertilizers or pesticides. This promotes environmental stewardship and sustainable farming practices.
| White millet is a small, round seed harvested from the millet plant, also known as Panicum miliaceum. It is commonly used as a primary ingredient in birdseed mixes due to its palatability and popularity among many bird species. White millet seeds are typically sold in bulk bags, with a 50-pound bag being a common size.
Benefits:
- Nutritional Value: White millet is a nutrient-rich seed that provides birds with essential vitamins, minerals, and energy. It is particularly high in carbohydrates, which serve as a valuable source of calories for birds, especially during colder months or periods of increased activity.
- Versatility: White millet is a highly versatile bird feed option. Its small size makes it accessible to a wide range of bird species, including sparrows, finches, doves, juncos, and more. It can be offered in various types of feeders, such as tube feeders, hopper feeders, or scattered directly on the ground, allowing for different feeding preferences and attracting a diverse array of bird visitors.
- Easy to Consume: The small size of white millet seeds makes them easy for birds to handle and consume. Even smaller bird species or those with less powerful beaks can easily crack and enjoy these seeds, ensuring that a broader range of birds can benefit from their nutritional value.
- Attracts Birds: White millet is highly attractive to a variety of bird species, making it an excellent choice for bird enthusiasts. By offering white millet as part of your bird feeding routine, you can attract a diverse array of colorful and lively birds to your yard or feeding area, enhancing your bird-watching experience.
- Supplement to Natural Diet: While birds primarily rely on a natural diet of insects, seeds, fruits, and nectar, white millet serves as a supplemental food source. It can provide birds with additional nutrients and calories, especially in urban or suburban areas where natural food sources may be limited.
- Entertainment and Stimulation: White millet seeds offer birds not only a nutritious meal but also an engaging feeding experience. Birds may enjoy pecking at the seeds, picking them out from feeders or the ground, and engaging in social interactions with other birds while foraging for millet. This stimulation can help alleviate boredom and promote natural bird behaviors.
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