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One of our favorite lines of organic feeds here at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op is made by Scratch and Peck, milled locally in Burlington, Washington. Wanting to lead the sustainable food movement by example, all of Scratch and Peck feeds are non-GMO Project Verified, and Certified Organic. Find a variety of organic feeds from Scratch and Peck available at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op like chick starter and grower, Broiler Grower for meat birds, Turkey Grower, and even organic Goat Feed.

When starting your herd of goats, it’s important to do a little bit of research to make sure you have everything you need to care for them. Once you have an idea of what you need, visit us at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op to explore options for feed, hay and minerals to support the health of your herd.

A frequent question we get here at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op is “When is it time to switch growing chickens over to a Layer Feed Ration.?” The answer is simple: “When your chickens start laying eggs.” The main difference between a Grower Feed and a Layer Feed is the protein content and the calcium content. Grower feeds have more protein to support growing birds. Layer feeds have less protein, and include a calcium supplement to support strong eggshells. If your flock has mixed ages, always feed to the youngest member of the flock. You can always provide a calcium supplement, like oyster shell, on the side for your laying hens.

With a bit of attention throughout the year, you can have healthy, productive fruit trees to supply your homestead with delicious homegrown fruits like cherries, plums, pears and apples. Here at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op we have tools and products to help keep your homestead orchard at its healthiest and most productive. Most fruit tree pruning should happen in the late winter and early spring. However, summer care is still important to keep your trees strong and resilient against insects, disease, and stress.

Hauling enough water every day to keep your animals properly hydrated can be a daunting task. Water troughs can dry up or spill, creating a situation where your animals do not have the water they need. With a little bit of infrastructure, you can set up an automatic watering system for your livestock. Here at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op, we sell a number of solutions to help make watering your pets and livestock one of the easiest jobs on the homestead.

We are lucky in the Pacific Northwest to receive a good amount of sun and rain during the growing seasons. However, to keep our lawns and gardens green and growing throughout dry summer stretches, some attention will need to be given to irrigation. Here at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op, we have a good selection of tools and products to help with your watering needs.