Monthly Archives: April 2014

Attracting Hummingbirds

2014-04-21T09:00:56-05:00April 21st, 2014|McGregor News|

Hummingbird season has begun and usually lasts between mid-March through November. Now is the time to put out your feeders, stock up on food and let the hum of the hummingbirds begin! Hummingbirds can be tricky to attract, but follow a few simple pointers to make your yard more attractive to them and see what [...]

Why Stake Tomatoes?

2014-04-18T08:33:03-05:00April 18th, 2014|McGregor News|

Your tomato plants are in the ground, the weather is warming up and the plants are growing! What's next? While not all tomato plants need to be supported, most will benefit from it unless you are growing dwarf or short bush varieties of plants. For tomatoes that will grow to taller heights we recommend that you [...]

Time For Tomatoes

2014-04-14T09:00:54-05:00April 14th, 2014|McGregor News|

April can be a tricky month with the weather here in Texas. This year we had some cold nights in March, so you may have delayed your tomato planting. In order to get a nice summer harvest we recommend getting them planted soon. But if you’ve delay until mid-April, here are some tips: Which varieties [...]

Win George Strait Tickets!

2014-04-10T21:54:43-05:00April 10th, 2014|McGregor News|

Come to McGregor General Store and be sure to register for a pair of George Strait concert tickets! No purchase necessary. The drawing will take place on May 10 and will be announced by KIX 106.7...the winner will receive: George Strait The Cowboy Rides Away, The Final Stop! Saturday, June 7 at AT&T Stadium (Cowboys [...]

Baby Chicks & Ducks Arrive April 17

2014-04-10T00:59:08-05:00April 10th, 2014|McGregor News, Past Events|

Baby arrive at McGregor on April 17!  New chicks & Ducks in McGregor this week:  Rhode Island Red, Barred Rock, Buff Orpingtons, Bantam Special St. Runs, Hatchery Choice Duck St. Runs. McGregor also has everything you need to care for your chicks.  We have chicken coops, hutches, waterers, feeders, heat lamps, bulbs and wormers. We [...]

Getting the Most Benefit from Your Spring Forage

2014-04-07T13:30:13-05:00April 7th, 2014|McGregor News|

We all look forward to spring, when the trees bud, the birds sing and the grasses are that beautiful, rich green. It’s a time when nature can help undo some of the damage that bad weather, low-quality forage—and yes, even less than perfect management techniques—may have inflicted on your herd. Spring pastures deliver the maximum levels [...]

Purina SuperSport

2014-04-07T11:50:54-05:00April 7th, 2014|McGregor News|

Purina SuperSport amino acid supplement is scientifically formulated and demonstrated in published research to support: RECOVERY: More rapid recovery of muscle cell integrity after exercise to help horses bounce back faster. PERFORMANCE: Increased exercise capacity for higher performance over a longer period of time. MUSCLE MASS: Supports muscle development for a more athletic body type. Feed Form: Pellets Recommended [...]

Feeding Lactating Mares

2014-04-07T09:00:48-05:00April 7th, 2014|McGregor News|

At foaling, a mare’s daily nutrient requirements increase significantly. The protein and energy requirements almost double from early gestation to lactation, as do requirements for calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin A. These nutrient needs must be met in order for the mare to recover from foaling stress, produce milk and to rebreed, all without losing body [...]

Baby Chicks, Ducks and Rabbits at McGregor

2014-04-04T00:46:36-05:00April 4th, 2014|McGregor News, Past Events|

Baby arrive at McGregor on April 10!  Assorted chicks, ducks and rabbits are now here at McGregor General Store.  These are straight runs. McGregor also has everything you need to care for your chicks.  We have chicken coops, hutches, waterers, feeders, heat lamps, bulbs and wormers. We also carry Cheery Chick hanging waterers. These waterers [...]

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