Join us for an Adult Chicken Seminar on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00 pm, here at Wells Brothers. Bob Wucher with Purina Animal Nutrition will discuss family flock education including chicken nutrition, environment, parasite control, maximizing egg production and the challenges of raising chickens in summer heat. The goal of this seminar is how to raise healthy chickens and magnificent eggs. S ...

Mark your calendars for the Collin County Master Gardeners Annual Bulb Seminar & Sale at Well's Brothers on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 3:00 pm. Bulbs ordered during the Bulb Seminar can be picked up at Wells Brothers Pet Lawn & Garden Supply on October 16th. Fall is the best time to plant perennials and spring flowering bulbs. The Collin County Master G ...

Remember the "6 p's"? They apply to almost every facet of life. I say almost because I hadn't planned on a hydroponic garden this spring. But you should be thinking about getting the garden prepared for fall. Review the crop rotation plan and make adjustments if needed. If a soil test (Wells Brothers does soil testing) is in order, ...

In my youth, the running buddy and I would go exploring. We learned about biting and stinging things in the creeks, bayous and woods the hard way. When I spent time climbing trees I was on constant lookout for the Asp. I'm proud of the fact that as of this writing, they haven't got me. Can't say ...

You can walk your dog, your cat, your rabbit, even your iguana and now you can walk your chicken. The great folks at Valhoma have come up with the "Chicken Harness". This award winning harness is the latest in the chicken/human bonding experience. The harness comes in three sizes for pullets, hens and roosters. Leashes are available in four ...

On the survival end of things, food is number two on the list. It just so happens that Wells Brothers is now a "Mountain House Food" dealer. Mountain House manufactures meals for hunters, hikers, campers and for survival situations. Shelf life of these freeze dried meals is in the 25 year range. For those who have eaten C-Rations or MREs, these ...

July is a month rich in American History! Brush up on your history knowledge and finish first at Trivia Pursuit when you read our July history blog! July 1, 1863, during the American Civil War the Battle of Gettysburg began. July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The law prohibited discrimination on the basis of ...