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Ear Corn in Nappanee, IN – Quality Feed For Livestock
When you are keeping your backyard chickens and goats fed through harsh Indiana winters, quality ear corn makes all the difference in animal health and hunting success.
Here's the problem we hear week after week: hardworking folks drive all the way to Goshen or Elkhart, hoping to stock up at Tractor Supply or Rural King, only to find empty shelves or inconsistent quality. When you do find ear corn at the big chains, you're often paying $18-$22 for a 30lb bundle—and there's no guarantee it's been stored properly. Moldy corn doesn't just waste your money; it can make your animals sick and keep deer away from your hunting spots.
That's exactly why we started carrying locally grown ear corn right here on CR 52. Our 30lb bundles are priced at just $15 each—significantly cheaper than what you'll pay at big box stores. But price isn't everything. We store our ear corn in a clean, dry facility so every bundle you take home is fresh and mold-free.
Ear Corn for Chickens and Backyard Poultry
If you're raising chickens anywhere from Nappanee to Middlebury, you already know that winter boredom leads to pecking problems, feather loss, and reduced egg production. Ear corn solves this naturally by giving your flock something to work on throughout the day.
Hang an ear of corn in your coop using wire or twine, and watch your chickens stay entertained for hours. This isn't just about keeping them busy—it's about providing natural foraging behavior that reduces stress and aggression in confined winter spaces. When chickens have appropriate outlets for their pecking instinct, you'll see fewer behavioral issues and healthier birds overall.
Nutritionally, ear corn serves as an excellent supplemental feed, especially during cold months when your chickens need extra calories to maintain body heat. Many farmers around Goshen mix ear corn with their regular layer feed to stretch their budget without compromising flock health. At $15 per 30lb bundle, you're getting economical supplemental nutrition that your birds actually enjoy.
One ear typically lasts a small flock (6-10 chickens) about 2-3 days, depending on how many other food sources they have. Most of our customers buy 4-6 bundles at a time to cover a month of supplemental feeding. We'll will try and help you load whatever quantity makes sense for your operation.
Feeding Goats, Livestock, and Small Animals
Goat owners from Bremen to Milford rely on ear corn as a high-energy supplement, particularly for does in late pregnancy or early lactation. The whole kernel corn provides concentrated calories that support milk production without the digestive issues that can come from excessive grain feeding.
For small homesteads running mixed livestock—goats, sheep, a few pigs, or rabbits—ear corn offers flexibility. You can feed whole ears to larger animals who enjoy working the kernels off themselves, or you can shell it by hand for smaller animals or young livestock who need easier access to the nutrition.
Many Amish and Mennonite families in our area use ear corn as part of their traditional livestock feeding programs. The whole ear format allows for easy storage in barns and outbuildings without the pest problems that can come with storing bags of shelled or cracked corn. Mice and rats have a harder time accessing kernels still on the cob compared to loose grain.
Our ear corn is also popular with folks who raise rabbits, squirrels (yes, some people do), and even customers who like feeding wildlife in their backyards. Whatever your feeding needs, the 30lb bundle size gives you flexibility without forcing you to commit to quantities larger than you can use while the corn is fresh.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
Very nice guy. I'll be getting my corn from him. Rather help the farmers than the chains. Highly recommend. Thank you for loading the corn for me Dan.
Julie
July 14, 2025
Incredible seller. Amazing clean dry atmosphere. Corn was perfect. Will definitely continue buying. Thank you.
Kerry
December 30, 2024