Frequently Asked Questions

Lone Star offers a wide range including high fat pellets, textured sweet feeds, and complete nutrition blends for performance and maintenance. Bluebonnet provides similar options with different formulations tailored to work horses, seniors, and recreational riding. Both brands are stocked consistently to support barns and individual horse owners with reliable supply.

High fat pellets work best for horses needing weight gain or sustained energy without excess starch, such as hard keepers or endurance horses. Sweet feeds provide quick energy through molasses and grains, suited for performance horses in regular work. Consider your horse's activity level, metabolism, and whether they need calories from fat or carbohydrates.

Range cubes deliver protein and energy for cattle on pasture with limited forage quality, typically 20% protein for maintenance. Developer feeds contain balanced nutrition for growing calves and heifers, supporting muscle and frame development through higher protein and mineral content. Choose based on whether you're supplementing mature cattle or growing young stock.

These protein tubs provide self-fed supplementation for cattle on pasture, delivering protein, minerals, and vitamins between feedings. Cattle consume them gradually based on need, making them convenient for remote pastures or low-maintenance herds. They're especially useful when forage quality drops or during winter grazing.

Pellets reduce waste because chickens can't selectively pick through ingredients, ensuring balanced nutrition intake. Crumbles suit younger birds with smaller beaks but create more spillage with mature layers. Pellets also stay fresh longer in feeders and reduce dust in coops.

Most chicks transition around 6-8 weeks when feather development is complete and growth rate shifts from rapid early development to steady gain. Starter feed contains higher protein (18-20%) for initial growth, while grower formulas adjust protein and calcium for the pre-lay period. Watch body condition rather than relying solely on age.

Feeding consistency, daily protein intake, exercise routine, and genetic potential all influence conditioning and frame growth. Show feeds provide concentrated nutrition, but results depend on starting condition, timeline before shows, and how the feed complements your overall management program. Genetics set the ceiling, but nutrition and handling determine how close you get.

Humid summers and mild winters mean protein demand stays higher year-round compared to northern climates with dormant periods. Acorn production varies annually, so supplemental feeding with corn blends and roasted soybeans fills gaps when natural browse is limited. Mineral supplementation matters more in sandy, acidic soils common across the region.

Whole corn passes through digestive systems faster with lower starch digestion, suited for cattle needing slower energy release or added to mixed rations. Steam flaked corn is processed for higher digestibility, providing more available energy per pound for feedlot finishing or high-production animals. Cost per unit of energy absorbed differs significantly.

Thomas Moore offers formulations beyond standard layer and starter feeds, including scratch grains, sunflower seed blends, and feeds tailored for turkeys and game birds. These address specific nutritional needs for different poultry types and growth stages that general-purpose feeds don't optimize for.

Yes, special orders are available for products outside regular inventory. This allows access to specific formulas, bulk quantities, or specialty items for unique feeding programs without requiring permanent shelf space. Call ahead to discuss product availability, lead times, and minimum order requirements.

Delivery is available within a 10-mile radius of the store. This covers surrounding areas for customers ordering bulk feed, hay, or supplies who need delivery to barns, farms, or properties. Delivery simplifies restocking for larger operations or customers without appropriate hauling vehicles.