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Earlybird entered the livestock nutrition industry selling complete feeds in 1979.  In 1985, manufactured feed processing began at the old El Paso mill.  Manufacturing in our current Goodfield facility started in 1995.  In 2018, the Roseville facility was completed and also began manufacturing feed. This second location has significantly expanded the territory handled by bagged and bulk delivery services. 

Significant growth of the dealer web provided opportunities to acquire both the Chapin and Marionville, Missouri businesses in 2020 and the Triumph location in 2021.  Operations in Chapin have been greatly expanded with the completion of our most efficient manufacturing facility in September 2021. Pelleting capabilities were added to the network of facilities in early 2022
 
Earlybird strives to provide the best nutritional diets for your operation. We offer a large line of proven complete feeds for many species of animals or the flexibility to customize a feeding program to fit your individual needs. This is accomplished through a unique combination of Earlybird branded products and a diverse offering of nationally marketed labels.

Earlybird entered the livestock nutrition industry selling complete feeds in 1979.  In 1985, manufactured feed processing began at the old El Paso mill.  Manufacturing in our current Goodfield facility started in 1995.  In 2018, the Roseville facility was completed and also began manufacturing feed. This second location has significantly expanded the territory handled by bagged and bulk delivery services. 

Significant growth of the dealer web provided opportunities to acquire both the Chapin and Marionville, Missouri businesses in 2020 and the Triumph location in 2021.  Operations in Chapin have been greatly expanded with the completion of our most efficient manufacturing facility in September 2021. Pelleting capabilities were added to the network of facilities in early 2022
 
Earlybird strives to provide the best nutritional diets for your operation. We offer a large line of proven complete feeds for many species of animals or the flexibility to customize a feeding program to fit your individual needs. This is accomplished through a unique combination of Earlybird branded products and a diverse offering of nationally marketed labels.

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15 hours ago

Landry Medley exhibited the Champion Berkshire Barrow at the 2025 Illinois State Fair! This one was on Sunglo Feeds, Earlybird Gnarly Barley, and Stand Out! Congratulations, Medley Family 🤙👏🏆

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Landry Medley exhibited the Champion Berkshire Barrow at the 2025 Illinois State Fair! This one was on Sunglo Feeds, Earlybird Gnarly Barley, and Stand Out! Congratulations, Medley Family 🤙👏🏆

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3 days ago

Unlock 🔓 the full potential of your lambs and kids this sale and show season with Embrace Accelerator 19T DX!

Backed by Purina® Honor® Show Grand Lamb Mixer DX 👉 Now’s the time to #EmbraceSuccess 🚀

Reach out to our Small Ruminant Team!
Michael Myerscough (217) 255-2842
Kyle Beutke (815) 674-6655
Cody Hadden (217) 370-0134
Steve Miller (309) 208-9067
Robyn Hendel (309) 333-0516
Brice Hintzsche (815) 721-2845

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Unlock 🔓 the full potential of your lambs and kids this sale and show season with Embrace Accelerator 19T DX! 

Backed by Purina® Honor® Show Grand Lamb Mixer DX 👉 Now’s the time to #EmbraceSuccess 🚀

Reach out to our Small Ruminant Team!
Michael Myerscough (217) 255-2842
Kyle Beutke (815) 674-6655
Cody Hadden (217) 370-0134
Steve Miller (309) 208-9067
Robyn Hendel (309) 333-0516
Brice Hintzsche (815) 721-2845

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3 days ago

2025 Illinois State Fair Junior Show
Supreme Overall Breeding Ewe, Champion Dorset
Congratulations, Jemma Dorsey! 👏

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2025 Illinois State Fair Junior Show
Supreme Overall Breeding Ewe, Champion Dorset
Congratulations, Jemma Dorsey! 👏

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5 days ago

Is there anything this girl can’t do?! She jumped from the cattle ring, to the hog ring, to the goat ring and never missed a beat! Ali Hankes had herself an awesome Illinois State Fair and we love how much she and her family believe in our products and our team, not for just one species, but for all three! Thank you for choosing, #earlybirdnutrition Hankes Family! 🏆🤝 ... See MoreSee Less

Is there anything this girl can’t do?! She jumped from the cattle ring, to the hog ring, to the goat ring and never missed a beat! Ali Hankes had herself an awesome Illinois State Fair and we love how much she and her family believe in our products and our team, not for just one species, but for all three! Thank you for choosing, #earlybirdnutrition Hankes Family! 🏆🤝
7 days ago

Moore Shorthorns had themselves a day at the Kentucky State Fair!

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull 🏆
He was also Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull at the Missouri State Fair!
Fed: Earlybird Lockdown

Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer 🏆
Congratulations, Harper Nichols and Family!
Fed: Earlybird Ring Ready/Cooldown, EB True Start, and Umbarger Cattlelac

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Moore Shorthorns had themselves a day at the Kentucky State Fair! 

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull 🏆
He was also Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull at the Missouri State Fair! 
Fed: Earlybird Lockdown

Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer 🏆
Congratulations, Harper Nichols and Family! 
Fed: Earlybird Ring Ready/Cooldown, EB True Start, and Umbarger Cattlelac

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1 week ago

2025 Indiana State Fair
Congratulations, Tebo Family! 🏆
Champion Charolais Heifer
Champion Gelbvieh Heifer
Reserve Champion Balancer Heifer

Thank you for feeding Earlybird Sweep, True Start, and Image Control!

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2025 Indiana State Fair
Congratulations, Tebo Family! 🏆
Champion Charolais Heifer
Champion Gelbvieh Heifer
Reserve Champion Balancer Heifer

Thank you for feeding Earlybird Sweep, True Start, and Image Control! 

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