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08/05/2026

Watch a foal for five minutes and you'll remember exactly why you love this. 🐴

Everything is new. Every blade of grass, every breeze, every sound from across the pasture. There's a boldness to them that's hard to describe until you've seen it up close.

What's the most memorable foal moment you've ever witnessed? 🤎

07/30/2026

End of the day. Herd on pasture. Sun going down. 🌅

There are a lot of reasons people get into raising cattle. But this view right here is usually somewhere near the top of the list.

A herd that's healthy, calm, and well-fed moving across good grass at golden hour is the kind of thing that reminds you what all the early mornings and long days are actually for.

Here's to the ranchers and farmers who made it to another July evening. You earned this view. 😎

07/28/2026

Did you know? Goats are one of the few livestock species that can actually die from loneliness. 🐐

Goats are highly social animals that form strong bonds with their herd. A goat kept alone or suddenly separated from a bonded companion can experience significant stress, which directly affects their immune function, appetite, and overall health.

This is why most experienced goat keepers say the minimum is always two. Not because it's more fun (although it is), but because a single goat without companionship is a goat that's working harder just to feel okay.

If you've ever noticed a solo goat going off feed, vocalizing excessively, or losing condition without a clear nutritional reason, companionship is often part of the answer. 🙌

07/26/2026

There are mornings on the farm that just stop you in your tracks. 🌿

The light comes through the trees just right. The flock is calm and grazing without a care. The barn chores feel less like a to-do list and more like a rhythm you'd choose even if you didn't have to.

July has a way of slowing things down just enough to let you appreciate what you've built. 🙌

07/20/2026

Those white birds walking alongside your horses are not random visitors. They're earning their keep. 🐦🐴

Cattle egrets and similar birds follow large animals specifically to feed on the insects that get stirred up as they graze. For the horses, it's a low-key symbiotic relationship: the birds reduce fly and insect pressure simply by being present.

It's a good reminder that a healthy, well-managed pasture is an ecosystem, not just a feeding space. The more balanced and diverse it is, the better it tends to support the animals living in it.

Seeing egrets in your pasture is generally a sign your grazing rotation and ground cover are in decent shape. 🙌

07/16/2026

Wallowing in mud is actually a genius temperature regulation strategy. Pigs don't sweat, so a good mud wallow keeps them cool, protects their skin from sunburn, and doubles as pest control. 🐷😌

The real July lesson? Every animal has its own way of managing the heat. Your job is just to make sure they have what they need to do it. 🫡

07/15/2026

Slow feeders are one of the most underrated tools in summer horse management. Here's why 👇

When horses eat hay too fast, they take in large amounts of dry forage in a short window. In hot weather, this can actually increase the risk of choke and digestive upset because horses tend to drink less between big meals.

A slow feeder or hay net extends eating time, mimics more natural grazing behavior, keeps the gut moving consistently, and reduces the amount of time horses spend standing idle without forage.

In dry summer conditions where pasture is limited, this matters more than ever. 🙌

07/11/2026

July forecast: hot. Activities: none. 😴☀️

When the heat hits, even the most ambitious animals on the property find a patch of shade and commit to it fully. No notes. No apologies. Just horizontal.

And yes, making sure your animals have access to quality shade and fresh water in July is one of the most important things you can do for them. 🙌

07/08/2026

July heat tip your flock will thank you for. 🐔☀️

Most backyard chicken keepers know to watch water in summer. But here's what fewer people realize: heat stress doesn't just affect how your hens feel. It directly impacts laying.

When a hen's core temperature rises too high, her body diverts energy away from egg production to manage the heat. That means fewer eggs, thinner shells, and in some cases a full stop in laying that can take weeks to recover from.

A few things that actually help:
✅ Cold water available at all times, refreshed frequently
✅ Electrolytes added to water during extreme heat stretches
✅ Feed offered in the cooler hours of morning and evening
✅ Shade that moves with the sun, not just a fixed corner of the run

07/04/2026

July is officially peak hydration season. 💧🐴

Clean, fresh water is the single most important thing you can provide your animals this month. But water alone only goes so far during extended heat, heavy work, or humid conditions.

If you haven't looked at your electrolyte supply lately, now is the time. Horses lose significant amounts of sodium, potassium, and chloride through sweat and they need those replenished to keep drinking consistently and recover well between work sessions. ☀️

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1111 N. 5th
Lincoln, KS

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http://LincolnBuildingSupply.com/

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