In this episode of “Bred to Perfection,” we are talking with Heather Thelen, owner of Hawthorne Country Store.
As you know, in episodes 35, 36, and 37 we talked with Poultry Nutritionist, Jeff Mattocks. Jeff gave us great insight and information on feeds, feeding and nutrition. Today, we are taking this subject to the next level. We are going to discuss the role Feed Stores play in the breeding and raising of our fowl.
The modern-day feed store is the liaison between the feed manufacture and the backyard breeder.They are also our connection to the State Vet and the State Lab.
The feed store industry is an indispensable factor in the growth, development and preservation of our strains and breeds. They make it possible for the breeder to create, improve and maintain their strains.
It’s through the feed stores that we obtain what we need to provide good nutrition, supplies, health care aids, and for many of us, need to know information. If truth be told, we as breeders, could not accomplish our goals without them. They are the unsung heroes of the poultry and livestock industry.
This episode is great for all chicken and poultry raisers, gamefowl and chicken breeders, and other feed store owners. We can all learn a lot by Heathers example. She runs a great store, and she supports her customers and her community. Heather is an asset to everyone she meets.
Sit back and enjoy our talk with Heather, who is my friend and feed store representative. I know you will find this episode enlightening and informative.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How Heather and family got into the feed store business.
- How I met Heather, and started to doing business with her.
- The role and responsibility of the Feed Store owner.
- The importance of having a great atmosphere and creating a great experience for your customer.
- The value of putting on events and classes.
- The public service element, and being that connection to proper health and proper care.
- The Newcastle’s Disease, and its effect on your local Feed Store.
- Local Zoning, and its effect on our poultry and livestock, and who makes the laws.
- The role Feeds Stores have in helping Backyard Breeders to reach their goals.
- How the Feed Store own predicts and meets the needs of the average backyard breeder.
- The effect medication restrictions have had on the average backyard breeder and the Feed Stores ability to serve their customers properly. Good or Bad?
- Where are the best places to get advice? Not the forums!
- How to deal and serve the various types of customers that exist.
