I have been using Back Yard basics, farm feed to feed deer. I was told by a P.F.U. employee that it was great for deer, because it had a little of everything in it and not just one thing. I have talked with 3-4 biologists here in Maine concerning feeding deer. Whole kernel corn is not good for deer---if you feed a lot at once it can kill a deer---crack corn is not as harmful, but if the diet is changed too quickly crack corn can be harmful. So I went to the Lewiston, Maine P.F.U. to purchase Backyard Basic farm feed, the girl says we are all out, but we have corn! I said thanks, but corn can kill a deer! She tells me it's not the corn, but the molasses kills the deer. I told her that I have talked to 3-4 biologists and read several articles about feeding deer and that I could send her articles about feeding deer. I left, and found what I wanted at the PFU in South Paris, Maine. The girl there knew all about the feed and named 3-4 feeds the same --Course 14, etc.. Just so that you know---the person in Lewiston was...
Read moreGreat customer service and very helpful staff you wouldn't expect such young women to be as educated about the tools let alone what's needed for you to complete the task at hand in the most efficient manner very surprised they were savvy with the kind of things that u would need to buy also. All in all the store offers a lot and the girls are helpful telling u where to find it. Deffo better than any other hardware in...
Read moreA must go to for all your gardening and lawn care needs. They have just about everything you could need, from canning jars to nuts and bolts and nails and tools, onion, potato and asparagus starts (our favorites!), fruit trees, soil and hay bails. The staff is always so helpful and can answer any of our questions. We really enjoy supporting a Maine business and Paris Farmers Union makes it...
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