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  • Should I Heat My Chicken Coop?Post

    You might be asking yourself, or your chicken-owning friends, if you should be heating your chicken coop. While there are many conflicting viewpoints, the answer, ultimately, is no. While egg producti

  • New Chicks? New Grain. Post

    Recently, the Essex County Co-Op started selling a new Poulin Grain product! Poulin Poultry Grower Finisher Crumblet is a crumblet that is designed to be fed to birds between six weeks old and when

  • Is Your Dogs Diet Bugging You? Try Insect Kibble!Post

    Don’t be squeamish! Check out our new insect-based kibble options from Jiminy's and Open Farm at the Essex County Co-Op.This spring, we’ve added two exciting new options for alternative protein dog ki

  • Best Laid Plans Keep The Mice AwayPost

    Mice, rats and chipmunks will view your car, home, shed, lawn mower, boat, and many other enclosed locations as a place to build a nest and to stay warm over the winter. Wherever they are active, t

  • Planting Scotts Grass Seed in October in Essex CountyPost

    PLANTING SCOTTS GRASS SEED IN OCTOBER IN ESSEX COUNTY For Over-Seeding and Smaller Repairs, October Can Still be Viable. Scotts ‘Turf Builder’ grass seed mixes feature Root Building Nutrition crafted

  • Garden Planning with the Co-OpPost

    The Co-Op has all your garden needs covered, so dream big this year! It’s never too early to start thinking about your garden plans this year. Despite what the weather indicates, spring is on the way

  • Having Stink Bugs Stinks!Post

    Are you finding that your home has also become home to brown, shield-shaped bugs that produce an unpleasant odor when you kill them? You, like many in the Northeast, are finding yourselves ov

  • Earn Rewards with AstroPost

    If you frequently buy pet food from the Essex County Co-Op, chances are you’ve already heard a thing or two about Astro.  Astro connects small brick-and-mortar pet suppliers with the brands we sell, e

  • Scotts 4 Step ProgramPost

    The Scotts 4 Step program is specially designed to control weeds and feed your lawn at each step.    There are four steps in the Scotts program, all of which come in two sizes, allowing you to purcha

  • Garden Fungi Post

    While the summer can bring a bumper crop of garden harvests, it can also bring a plethora of potential fungi. Blight, powdery mildew, and blackspot are common diseases that ail garden crops. These d

  • Animal RepellentsPost

    Did you know that capturing and relocating animals is illegal in Massachusetts? While it is a common practice, it is illegal and detrimental for a number of reasons. The chances are good that the an

  • Keep Your Flock From Overheating on Hot DaysPost

    Keep Your Chickens Cool & Safe This Summer When temperatures soar, your flock depends on you to help them stay cool. Chickens can tolerate warm weather, but prolonged heat—especially when temperature