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Horse lovers, get ready for a sprinkle of magic at Barnstable Farm & Pet! Canterbury Cookies are quickly becoming fan favorites, especially Unicorn Plops and Frost Bites and it’s easy to see why. These whimsical, all-natural treats aren’t just fun—they’re packed with delicious flavors and nutritional benefits your horse will adore. Whether you’re treating them after a ride or just because, these snacks are sure to be the talk of the barn! 🐴💫 But that’s not all—there’s more magical goodness in store! Canterbury Cookies: Picky-Eater Approved! 🍪 Got a horse that’s a little picky when it comes to treats? Don’t...

At Barnstable Farm & Pet, we’re always excited to bring the best products to our customers, and we’re thrilled to announce that we now carry Targeted Nutrition formulas from Open Farm! Open Farm’s commitment to ethically sourced ingredients and premium nutrition is a perfect fit for the pets in our community, and their new line of formulas is designed to support the unique needs of dogs and cats at every stage of life. What is Open Farm’s Targeted Nutrition? Open Farm’s Targeted Nutrition line takes a tailored approach to pet food, offering specific formulas to support your pet’s unique needs....

Egg binding is a commonly cited problem on online forums, but what is this condition and how can you treat it? More importantly, how can you prevent it? Egg binding occurs when a hen has been straining to lay an egg for several hours. A stuck egg prevents fecal matter and other eggs from passing out of the body, and the hen will eventually die from shock or infection. Causes There are a number of factors that may cause egg binding. Eggs form with the pointy end facing the vent opening, but they are laid blunt end first, which means...

At Barnstable Farm & Pet, we’re always on the lookout for the best products to keep your furry family members healthy and happy. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce ORIJEN’s new wet cat food varieties! Known for their commitment to biologically appropriate nutrition, ORIJEN continues to deliver high-quality, protein-packed meals your cat will love. Why Choose ORIJEN Wet Cat Food? Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning their diet thrives on animal protein to maintain optimal health. ORIJEN wet cat food is specially formulated to provide your feline friend with the nourishment they need, using only the finest, sustainably sourced ingredients. Each...

People and chickens operate on different schedules that sometimes conflict. As days shorten and the temperature drops people turn on furnaces and electric lights and sleep about as many hours as they do in summer. Not chickens. Their daily schedule is set by daylight. Lacking artificial light they settle into a long night’s sleep as soon as dusk arrives and don’t wake until tomorrow’s dawn. In high latitudes they often sleep 15 or 16 hours a night. For chickens, winter is a time for rest, not reproduction. Cold temperatures don’t reduce laying, but as fall advances, decreasing daylight causes egg...