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Making sure your horse is healthy can be a daunting topic. Spikes and Houles experts are prepared to help you make sure your horse is receiving adequate nutrition & settling into a solid routine. 

Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, chinchillas, and more... at Spikes and Houles we have food for everybody. These “pocket pets” are ideal for people who live in smaller homes, don’t have time for a more active animal or just like a lower maintenance pet. But while they are lower maintenance – it’s still important to ensure they’re getting adequate nutrition.

Meal feeding means you are providing food to your cat at specific times of the day. Canned or dry food can be used with this method.

Spikes & Houles can provide strategies to help supplement your hay during shortages. When it comes to hay, a pound is a pound regardless of the source. You can feed your horse hay in the form of hay cubes, hay pellets, or chopped hay.

Taking care of your chickens during the winter months should not be stressful.

Your one stop guide to selecting the right bird seed from Meadow Ridge Farms!

Having a diverse range of land will attract all animals. In fact, the more birds, the more deer. Learn about raising game birds, attracting and growing deer, and training gun & hunting dogs. Make the most out of hunting season with Spikes & Houles!

There are many reasons to switch foods. Let's look at some of the reasons to switch & see if they apply to your pet.

Spikes and Houles is proud to provide everything you need to keep your livestock healthy, happy and fed. Our experts are always available to answer questions, give advice and help you come up with the best solutions to keep your farm running smooth and successfully. 

Nepeta Cataria is the scientific name to this magic herb. It is closely related to basil and oregano. Growing pots of catnip and wheat, oat or barley grass can help keep your cat from chewing on your houseplants. It is very easy to grow, non addictive and safe to eat. Ask our experts for help in starting your own cat garden.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) are the most widely ranging of the world's 338 species of hummingbirds, all of which nest ONLY in the Western Hemisphere. Spring migration patterns bring them to the Twin Cities area on or around May 1st and throughout the northern part of the state by May 10th.

Feeding a horse with no teeth can be a challenge, but it is possible with proper care and consideration of the horse's condition. Horses with no teeth or severe dental issues may have difficulty chewing and processing food effectively, making it essential to provide them with a diet that is easy to consume and digest.

Spikes and Houles experts are always available to help, but your veterinary health care team should be the first resource for questions and concerns. They can help you interpret the information, based on scientific principles, and can help you choose a diet that meets your cat's specific needs.

Garden Guy Dale joined Good Day to share tips & tricks for your backyard chicken coop.

There is no "one size fits all" dog toy. Every dog has different toy preferences, and some do prefer chew bones over toys. The biggest comment we hear when helping people pick out a dog toy is "I don't know what my dog will like". Simple solution, bring your dog into Spikes and Houles, and let them choose.