The Merriam Feed Blog

Backyard wisdom, bird banter, and chicken chat with a side of sass.

We write about the stuff you actually need to know. What do cardinals eat. When to overseed. Why your chick is making that noise. Real advice from a store that's been at it since 1952, not a content farm.

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Straw Season Is Here

Straw bales are here! Use them for fall porch décor, pet shelters, muddy yards, and grass seed. Merriam Feed in Merriam, KS has straw ready for pickup while supplies last.

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Let’s Talk Chicken Feed: Types, Nutrition, and Feeding Advice

Discover the different types of chicken feed, from starter to layer, and learn how to choose the right feed for your flock's growth and development. Find out about the nutritional needs of chickens at each stage and get expert tips on feeding.

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Merriam Feed + Seed’s Chicken Feed Guide

Chickens need different nutrients at different stages of their lives, so it's important to choose the right chicken feed for each age group. Here's a guide to the different types of chicken feed and when to feed them.

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Chicks 101: How To Get Started Raising Chicks In The Springtime 

Spring is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about raising chickens! But before you can get started, you'll need to make sure you have all your bases covered. Here's a quick checklist of everything you'll need to know and do when starting out with your chicken-raising adventures this spring.

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Raising Chickens This Spring? Here's What You Need to Know

Spring is the time to hatch a new plan, and what better way to do it than by starting your own backyard flock? The season of baby chicks is upon us, and there's no denying that watching them grow and thrive is an incredibly rewarding experience.

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