The Merriam Feed Blog

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

We’re not just slinging feed, we’re here to help you raise happier chickens, attract more birds, grow greener grass, and maybe laugh a little along the way. Dig into tips, tricks, and tales from the feed store. We promise useful info, zero fluff (unless it’s chicken fluff), and maybe a cat sighting or two.

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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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The Love Language of Birds: How to Show Them You Care

Metal Feeders vs. Squirrel Resistant Feeders vs. Hummingbird Feeders vs. Birdhouses

When it comes to bird feeders, there are seemingly endless options to choose from. Metal feeders, squirrel resistant feeders, hummingbird feeders, and birdhouses—all in different colors and styles. So, how do you know which one is right for your backyard birds? Here's a quick breakdown of each type of bird feeder.

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The Many Colors of a Finch

Finches come in all sorts of colors, from the bright reds of the cardinal finch to the more subdued hues of the brown-headed cowbird.

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Get the Lawn of Your Dreams with Merriam Feed + Seed

Are you tired of looking at your neighbor’s lush, green lawn, while yours looks more like a patchy mess? You don’t need to put up with it any longer. With quality grass seed from Merriam Feed + Seed, you can have the envy-worthy lawn you’ve always dreamed of. Let’s get started!

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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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Introducing June Bird Seed Mix

At Merriam Feed + Seed, we take bird seed seriously. We know that our feathered friends are counting on us to deliver the goods—and by "goods," we mean a quality bird seed mix that will attract a variety of birds to your backyard.

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Celebrate National Bird Day with These Tips and Tricks

Today’s National Bird Day is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a day of birdwatching. With the right equipment and knowledge of where to go, everyone can celebrate in style by taking part in one of nature's most beautiful activities – spotting our feathered friends in their natural habitat

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