SHOW PRO • FARM FAVORITES
Products We Use & Recommend
Practical poultry equipment, farm tools and everyday supplies Carey uses or recommends at Show Pro, Walker Supply and Double R Farms. Browse our picks for feeding, hatching, brooding and getting the work done.
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Books & Learning
Written by Carey
Gamefowl Nutrition
A Practical Guide to Feeding for Health, Vigor, Breeding, Feather Quality, and the Show Pen.
Why it’s on our list: Carey D. Blackmon’s guide to practical feeding decisions for breeders and exhibitors, from reading feed tags to nutrition across life stages.
By Jeff Mattocks
Niche Poultry Feeding and Management
A practical guide to pastured poultry feeding and flock management.
Inside the book: Feed ingredients, rations for different poultry species and life stages, and the relationship between nutrition and management.
Lighting & Timers
Lighting & Timers
Supplemental poultry lighting
Warm-white rope lighting from Carey’s farm equipment list.
Why it’s on our list: Carey uses supplemental lighting for his birds. For a poultry-specific light and timer, start with the Alumi-Knight option sold by Walker Supply.
Feeders & Waterers
Feeders & Waterers
Ice block molds
Reusable molds for freezing larger blocks of water.
Why it’s on our list: A practical summer chore helper: Carey freezes water to use in tanks or poultry waterers. Keep fresh drinking water available.
Feeders & Waterers
PULACO submersible pump
A compact pump for water-circulation projects.
Why it’s on our list: Part of Carey’s circulation-project equipment. Match the pump to the project, tubing and manufacturer’s operating instructions.
Feeders & Waterers
Digital water pH tester
A handheld tester for checking water pH.
Why it’s on our list: A water-testing tool in Carey’s farm kit. Calibrate and maintain the tester according to its instructions.
Feeders & Waterers
50-foot heated water hose
A heated hose for cold-weather water-supply preparation.
Why it’s on our list: Carey uses a heated hose to help with winter water chores. Follow installation instructions and check the hose’s approved applications.
Feeders & Waterers
Wenqik hanging feed buckets
Hanging feeders from Carey’s poultry equipment list.
Why it’s on our list: Carey recommends hanging feeders for daily feeding chores. Walker Supply also sells 24- and 48-inch feeder troughs as a direct alternative.
Feeders & Waterers
Prozwee tapered drill brush
A drill-brush attachment for reaching into small cups and corners.
Why it’s on our list: Carey uses a brush attachment for cleaning water cups. Check surface compatibility and rinse cups thoroughly after cleaning.
Feeders & Waterers
4-cup bird-seed scoop
A scoop used for directing feed into cage cups.
Why it’s on our list: Carey uses this scoop when the cups are inside the cages. Walker Supply’s enclosed feed scoop is another direct option; compare its fit for your setup.
Incubation & Brooding
Incubation & Brooding
MATICOOPX tabletop egg incubator
A tabletop incubator in Carey’s hatching equipment list.
Why it’s on our list: Carey’s pick for a tabletop incubator. Confirm capacity and egg suitability in the current listing and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Incubation & Brooding
Inkbird ITC-308 temperature controller
A digital thermostat controller from Carey’s brooding equipment list.
Why it’s on our list: Carey uses it to control temperature in a homemade brooder. Check electrical ratings and follow the controller and heat-source instructions.
Feed Storage
Feed Storage
Sukerle 5-gallon Mylar bags
Storage bags used in Carey’s feed and supplement packing kit.
Why it’s on our list: Carey’s storage-bag choice for organizing Show Pro supplies. Label contents and dates, and follow each feed or supplement’s storage directions.
Feed Storage
Gamma2 Vittles Vault feed container
An airtight-style container for organizing feed storage.
Why it’s on our list: Carey’s feed-storage container choice. Follow the feed manufacturer’s storage guidance and keep the container clean and dry.
Quail Equipment
Quail Equipment
VEVOR electric quail egg peeler
An electric machine for peeling boiled quail eggs.
Why it’s on our list: Part of Carey’s quail egg-preparation equipment. Follow the machine’s preparation and operating instructions.
Farm Tools & Pest Control
Farm Tools & Pest Control
Just One Bite II rodent bait blocks
Rodent-control bait from Carey’s farm tool list.
Why it’s on our list: Carey includes it in his farm pest-control supplies. Use only as the label directs and keep it away from birds, pets and children.
Farm Tools & Pest Control
LeadSeals cage and pen tags
Reusable hanging tags for clear cage or pen identification.
Why it’s on our list: Carey uses tags to label cages and pens, making records and daily chores easier to keep organized.
Farm Tools & Pest Control
Wensilon 3-inch deck screws
Three-inch wood screws for building and repair projects.
Why it’s on our list: A hardware choice on Carey’s list for the next build. Check the current listing for size, finish and project compatibility.
Farm Tools & Pest Control
meite SC7C pneumatic hog ring gun
A pneumatic fastening tool for cage-building projects.
Why it’s on our list: Carey calls a hog ring air gun one of the best tools to have when building cages. Use compatible rings and follow the tool’s safety instructions.
Farm Tools & Pest Control
Cordless electric scissors
A powered cutting tool for cardboard-box work.
Why it’s on our list: Carey recommends it for cutting boxes down for recycling. Keep hands clear of the blade and use the tool as directed.
Technology
Technology
Faraday cell-phone bags
A pouch designed to block a phone’s signal when fully closed.
Why it’s on our list: Carey uses these when he wants to disconnect. Check the fit and test signal blocking with your own phone.
Technology
weBoost Drive Reach Overland
A vehicle cell-signal booster in Carey’s connectivity kit.
Why it’s on our list: Carey uses a signal booster when working away from reliable coverage. Performance depends on location and the signal available.
Technology
DEWALT wearable Bluetooth speaker
A clip-on speaker for music and phone calls.
Why it’s on our list: Carey uses it to listen to music outside or talk on the phone while working.
Workwear & Personal Care
Workwear & Personal Care
Duke Cannon Bloody Knuckles hand balm
A hand balm in Carey’s everyday work kit.
Why it’s on our list: Carey’s recorded reason: it helps his dry hands and keeps them from cracking.
Workwear & Personal Care
NORTIV 8 hiking boots
Outdoor boots from Carey’s workwear list.
Why it’s on our list: Carey describes these as comfortable and durable. Choose the correct size and fit for your feet.
Product graphics are illustrative recommendation infographics. Check the current listing for exact specifications, package contents and instructions. Looking for poultry feed, supplements or a supply we carry locally? Start with Walker Supply / Show Pro.