Dual Purpose Chicken Breeds

For active homesteaders, dual purpose chicken breeds are a popular choice. They are known not only for their egg laying prowess, but also for their tasty meat. This allows small scale poultry farms to live sustainably, and raise a flock that can feed their entire family year-round.

Layer Chicken Breeds

Many of our customers raise chickens for the birds’ entertaining antics, as well as their delicious eggs. In this blog, we will discuss the various differences between the layer breeds that we offer so that you can make the best selection for your farm.

Local Barn Resource Guide

If you are looking for a barn in the area, we encourage you to refer to this listing of popular equestrian facilities, many of which we are proud to call customers as well as friends.

A Shopping List for the Equestrian Parent

At The Cheshire Horse, we love guiding aspiring young equestrians (and their parents) through the process of selecting their first riding apparel and equipment. If you are new to horses, we’re here for you, to assist in outfitting your child for every occasion whether it be their first lesson, the first day of horse camp, or their first horse show.

Preparing for a Natural Fly-Free Summer

In recent years, many equestrians have shifted their focus to non-toxic pest control options to maximize the health of themselves, their pets, their horses, and their local ecosystem. In this blog, we take a look at some of the ways to manage the fly population and protect your horse naturally, without the use of harmful pesticides and insecticides.

Feeding Your Horse for Weight Gain

Helping your horse gain weight is a popular subject that many people struggle with; in this blog, we look at this topic with a well-rounded approach to help you assist your horse in gaining weight and building muscle mass.

Preparing For Foaling Season

To prepare for a safe birth and a successful first month of your foal’s life, there are a number of essentials that you should have on hand. In this blog, we take a look at exactly what you need to have in your foaling kit as you patiently await your new equine bundle of joy.

A Legacy to Remember: Joe Parker and the Parker Brothers

No one could show a horse like Joe Parker. As a self-assured Black man with a commanding presence in the ring and the modest personality of a true professional showman, he demanded attention from the judge and audience every time he trotted into the ring with a talented horse, whether it be under saddle, driving, or in-hand. He revolutionized the Morgan Park Horse in the 1960s and ‘70s, showcasing horses that trotted off their hocks and sat higher in the bridle and taking the show ring by storm, directly in the face of racial inequalities. Moreover, he taught his sons to be the same consummate horsemen that he was.