The Crabby Mare

08/28/2026

Open for business.😁

The road crew appear to have left.
👀

08/28/2026

Text before you come. Our road is being worked on.😀

08/26/2026

Had to share. 😀

🥚 Legendary Layer Tip: Consistency is Key!
Laying hens require balanced levels of energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water to support egg production, maintain body condition, and produce strong eggshells. When you maintain a consistent feeding program for your flock, they are able to adapt to a stable ration and utilize nutrients more efficiently!

📖 Learn more in our Complete Guide to Feeding Backyard Laying Hens: https://www.kalmbachfeeds.com/blogs/chickens/the-complete-guide-to-feeding-backyard-laying-hens

🎉 Bonus Layer Days Entry: Be sure to read the article—you'll find an extra way to enter our Layer Days Sweepstakes!

08/26/2026

Good info

Got layer problems? Keep reading for tips + a special Layer Days surprise! 🥚

Your hens’ eggs can give you clues about their nutrition, environment and overall health. If you notice something unusual, start with a few simple checks:

1️⃣Review their nutrition. Make sure hens have continuous access to a complete layer feed, and avoid overdoing treats or scratch grains.

2️⃣Check feed and water access. Fresh, clean water is essential, and even short periods of dehydration can affect feed intake and egg production.

3️⃣Think about recent changes. Heat, shorter daylight hours, new flock members, predators or other sources of stress can all impact laying.

Some layer problems are perfectly normal, while others deserve a closer look. Our latest article breaks down common problems, what may be causing them and what you can do to help.

And because it’s Layer Days…there’s a special surprise waiting for you in the article! 👀🥚https://www.kalmbachfeeds.com/blogs/chickens/common-layer-problems-and-how-to-solve-them-a-guide-to-chicken-egg-problems-and-hen-health

08/26/2026

If you use Kalmbach poultry feed, please make sure you enter this. You don’t know what you could win!

BTW - My apologies for not sharing this sooner. Time is flying by so fast.

It's week 4 of Layer Days!
Win a $100 gift card to Metzer Farms and a Kalmbach Feeds hat!
Here's how:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow Metzer Farms and Kalmbach Feeds, Inc.
3️⃣ Comment the type of poultry you’d love to add to your flock!🐔🦆🪿
Plus, don't forget to enter our main sweepstakes!
https://www.kalmbachfeeds.com/pages/layer-days
The winner will be contacted directly on Monday 8/31. Winners will NOT be notified in the comments! Be careful of spam comments. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram/Facebook. Open to U.S. residents only.
Good luck!

08/26/2026

We will be closed tomorrow. Please text if you have an urgent feed need.

08/25/2026

Kalmbach Deals for Thursday (26th), Friday (27th) and Saturday(28th):

Goat Grain
Non-GMO Goat Grain $3 off/bag
Non-medicated Meatbird
Non Medicated Start Right Chick
28% Start Right Turkey Medicated
Hen House Reserve with Crumbles (30lb

Note: All are 50lb bags unless noted and $2 off per bag - in-stock items only.

08/25/2026

Updated to note claimed items

Deals for this Friday and Saturday!

$3 off all in-stock Wholesome Harvest feed and seeds listed below:
Non- GMO Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (50lb & 40lb bags)
Brown Flax Seed
Red wheat
Peanut Splits (10 lbs)
Wild Bird seed(46 lbs)**
Deer Corn (50lb)
Goat (claimed)
High Protein Layer
Layer
Quail Layer
Quail Starter/Grower (10 lb)
All Flock
Turkey and Game Starter

Wild Bird seed is $6 off

Stock is limited, so please text if you’d like a bag. I will hold prepaid bags.

08/24/2026

We will be closed today until around 3 PM and we’ll stay open later till eight. Please text if you have an urgent Feed need. 

08/23/2026