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Meet New Livestock Product Specialist Ramiro Gonzalez

Meet New Livestock Product Specialist Ramiro Gonzalez: Are you in the rodeo circuit or just passionate about livestock in Texas? Then you're in for a treat! Pasturas is proud to introduce Ramiro Gonzalez, the latest addition to our Mansfield, Texas store. Ramiro is also an international team roper for American...

Preparing Your Livestock for Winter Feeding

Preparing Your Livestock for Winter Feeding: With colder weather on the horizon, many farmers and ranchers are preparing for the winter months. One of the most important things to consider when getting your animals ready for winter is their feed. During this time, hay becomes the most common type of...

Cool Weather Grass & Vegetable Seed

Cool Weather Grass & Vegetable Seed: It's time for fall planting and Pasturas Los Alazanes has all the cool weather seed you need. Whether your planting a fall vegetable garden or over seeding you lawn or pasture, come see us for fresh, top quality seed. Winter Grass Seed Rye Grass...

Horse Blankets and Tips For Blanketing Your Horse

The weather is cooling down and it's time to start putting blankets on your horses. If your horse is having difficulties wearing or putting the blanket on, here are a few tips to help with even the most difficult horses. Don't forget, we carry different sizes of blankets and styles!

Three Tips To Help Molting Chickens

It’s autumn. Time for comfy sweaters, pumpkin-flavored everything, and… vacation? For backyard chickens across the country, shorter days often signal time for a break. Birds may stop laying eggs, lose old feathers and grow new ones. This annual vacation from egg laying is called molt. Read our Three Tips to...

Fall Cow-Calf Management Reminders

Fall Cow-Calf Management Reminders: October • Beginning in late October or November, provide supplemental feed for bulls on dry grass according to age and condition. • Evaluate cows’ body condition score (BCS) at weaning.  Develop winter nutrition program to have cows at a BCS of six at calving to enhance...

Fall is Prime Time to Begin a Supplemental Feeding Program for Deer

Fall is Prime Time to Begin a Supplemental Feeding Program for Deer: A buck can have the best genetics in the world, but without the proper nutrition, he’ll never achieve his potential. One way to stack the deck in his favor is to supplement his nutrition. Fall is an excellent...

Chick Tips: Prepping Your Flock For Fall

Autumn is upon us and it’s time to say hello to fresh air and say goodbye to stifling hot temperatures! Of course, if you’re raising chickens for eggs, you will need to take a few steps to ensure your hens stay in production during the fall and winter months. Our...

Attracting Birds to Your Backyard

Summer is a season of warmth, vibrant colors, and the joyful chirps of wild birds. For many, there's something magical about having a variety of feathered friends visit your backyard. Whether you're an experienced bird enthusiast or just starting out, attracting wild birds during the summer months can turn your...

Training Deer to Eat from a Deer Feeder

Deer and elk have unique nutritional needs at different times of the year, as a result there can be benefits to year-round supplemental feeding to help maintain optimal health. Visit Pasturas Los Alazanes for all your wildlife needs! A successful supplemental feeding program is dependent upon on training deer to...