Join Us for the Grand Opening Celebration at Feeds’n Needs in Hammonds Plains, NS

April 29, 2025 – Looking for a fun-filled family outing? Join us this Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM as Feeds’n Needs celebrates the grand opening of our 15th store in the Maritimes at 2071 Hammonds Plains Road—and you’re invited!

Bring the whole family and enjoy a day packed with activities, including refreshments, raffle prizes, and a petting zoo! Local favorites Hatfield Farm and Kopi Café will be on-site, and we’ll have a delicious BBQ supporting Litters’n Critters Rescue Society.

Feeds’n Needs isn’t just a store—it’s your go-to destination for pet food, farm supplies, home décor, and lawn and garden essentials. With over 20,000 products, we have everything you need! Plus, don’t miss our self-serve dog wash!

Looking for fun and BIG savings? Head to Feeds’n Needs for our grand opening and enjoy HUGE one-day-only discounts—50% off pet treats, bedding, and more! Get 20% off home décor while supplies last! Shop pet food, farm supplies, wild bird seed, and unique gifts—all in one spot!

Don’t miss the fun! Celebrate with us this Saturday at Feeds’n Needs, 2071 Hammonds Plains Road, from 10 AM to 2 PM. See you there!

About Feeds’n Needs

Feeds’n Needs is premier animal feed and supply retail division of Shur-Gain/Trouw Nutrition, a company that is well known for its constant efforts in understanding how to optimize animal nutrition and health. Before our stores existed, all this knowledge was only accessible to the wholesale market. In the early years, Shur-Gain had four main feed production plants in the Maritimes, with small retail spaces within, carrying essential animal health and farm maintenance products. With so much growth in the industry, came more opportunities to take our passion for animal well-being to the next level and expand our retail locations: making our expertise available to not only animal owners, but pet lovers like you and us!

Feeds’n Needs now proudly operates 15 corporate stores across the Maritimes and is a place where you are free to ask for advice while sharing a warm shopping experience. Our 120+ experienced retail staff members are carefully selected (only real pet lovers are hired!) and thoroughly trained to offer you the best expertise through friendly, personalized, and courteous customer service.

At Feeds’n Needs, our staff understands that all pets are different and require different needs. To ensure animal well-being and a great shopping experience, we carry over 20,000 products, spanning across multiple categories (farm, wild bird, to home decor & so much in between) to ensure our customers are equipped with the supplies they need. Not to mention, our Shur-Gain livestock feed and Lifetime petfood is proudly made right here in Canada.

Feeds’n Needs Opens New Location in Hammonds Plains

[February 20, 2025] We are excited to announce that our Feeds’n Needs Hammonds Plains store is now open! While we await better weather for our signage installation, please note that if the OPEN sign is lit, we are ready to serve you.

We are thrilled to introduce our newest Feeds’n Needs store at Unit 201, 2071 Hammonds Plains Road. “This new location is one of our largest retail spaces, designed to better serve the community with a wide range of high-quality products and exceptional customer service,” says Brian Wedge, Retail Sales Manager.

“We are excited to open our doors in Hammonds Plains and become a part of this vibrant community,” said Brittni Crowell, Hammonds Plains Store Manager. “Our store offers an extensive selection of pet supplies, livestock feed, wild bird food & supplies, and gardening products, all under one roof. We look forward to welcoming our customers and providing them with the best shopping experience.”

Join us for our grand opening event this spring, featuring exciting promotions, giveaways, and more. We look forward to seeing you there! Additionally, our Splash’n Dash is currently under construction and is expected to open in mid-March, just in time for the spring thaw.

Sign up for our newsletter (scroll down on our homepage) or follow us on social media to stay updated on our progress as we prepare for this epic event.

Feeds’n Needs Unveils Plans for a New Retail Store in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia!

[July 16, 2024] — Feeds’n Needs, a leading name in retail, is thrilled to announce that it’s expanding its footprint with the launch of a brand new retail location in the heart of Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia. This exciting development is currently underway and promises to redefine the shopping experience for our valued customers in that area.

“Feeds’n Needs is thrilled to unveil our fifteenth store, marking another milestone in our exclusive expansion across the Maritimes,” says Brian Wedge, Retail Sales Manager. “This isn’t just another store. Spanning 6,500 square feet, our newest location will be a one-stop-shop, offering a wide array of products ranging from livestock feed and supplies to pet food, accessories, and even lawn and garden essentials. Our growth momentum is strong. Just last year, we launched a new store in Shediac, New Brunswick, and we’re actively exploring opportunities for further expansion.”

Feeds’n Needs already boasts a strong presence in Nova Scotia with seven stores in Antigonish, Amherst, Truro, Windsor, Port Williams, Berwick, and Bridgewater. “Adding Hammonds Plains to our network of stores is a strategic move that we’re incredibly excited about,” says Carrie Bowie, Marketing & Communications Supervisor at Feeds’n Needs. “We’re committed to bringing unparalleled convenience to the community, establishing a robust local presence, and fostering enduring relationships with our customers.”

Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this exciting project to life!

About Feeds’n Needs

Feeds’n Needs is premier animal feed and supply retail division of Shur-Gain/Trouw Nutrition, a company that is well known for its constant efforts in understanding how to optimize animal nutrition and health. Before our stores existed, all this knowledge was only accessible to the wholesale market. In the early years, Shur-Gain had four main feed production plants in the Maritimes, with small retail spaces within, carrying essential animal health and farm maintenance products. With so much growth in the industry, came more opportunities to take our passion for animal well-being to the next level and expand our retail locations: making our expertise available to not only animal owners, but pet lovers like you and us!

Feeds’n Needs now proudly operates 14 corporate stores across the Maritimes and is a place where you are free to ask for advice while sharing a warm shopping experience. Our 130+ experienced retail staff members are carefully selected (only real pet lovers are hired!) and thoroughly trained to offer you the best expertise through friendly, personalized, and courteous customer service.

At Feeds’n Needs, our staff understands that all pets are different and require different needs. To ensure animal well-being and a great shopping experience, we carry over 20,000 products, spanning across multiple categories (farm, wild bird, to home decor & so much in between) to ensure our customers are equipped with the supplies they need.

Shediac, New Brunswick: Feeds’n Needs Newest Location

[October 26, 2023] — Feeds’n Needs is excited to announce plans to open a new retail store in Shediac, New Brunswick, and anticipates opening at the beginning of November 2023.

“We are thrilled to be adding our fourteenth store location in Shediac, New Brunswick,” says Brian Wedge, Retail Sale Manager, Feeds’n Needs. “The new store will have over 5000 square feet of retail space, and carry a vast selection of products, making it a one stop shop for livestock feed and supplies, pet food and accessories, and lawn and garden needs.”

“Feeds’n Needs currently has five stores in New Brunswick including Moncton, Woodstock, Fredericton, Saint John, and Sussex. Shediac is an excellent addition to our network of stores,” says Carrie Bowie, Marketing & Communications Supervisor, Feeds’n Needs. “We are looking forward to bringing more convenience to the community, building a strong local presence, and lasting relationship with our customers.”

About Feeds’n Needs

Feeds’n Needs is premier animal feed and supply retail division of Shur-Gain/Trouw Nutrition, a company that is well known for its constant efforts in understanding how to optimize animal nutrition and health. Before our stores existed, all this knowledge was only accessible to the wholesale market. In the early years, Shur-Gain had four main feed production plants in the Maritimes, with small retail spaces within, carrying essential animal health and farm maintenance products. With so much growth in the industry, came more opportunities to take our passion for animal well-being to the next level and expand our retail locations: making our expertise available to not only animal owners, but pet lovers like you and us!

Feeds’n Needs now proudly operates 13 corporate stores across the Maritimes and is a place where you are free to ask for advice while sharing a warm shopping experience. Our 80+ experienced retail staff members are carefully selected (only real pet lovers are hired!) and thoroughly trained to offer you the best expertise through friendly, personalized, and courteous customer service.

At Feeds’n Needs, our staff understands that all pets are different and require different needs. To ensure animal well-being and a great shopping experience, we carry over 20,000 products, spanning across multiple categories (farm, wild bird, to home decor & so much in between) to ensure our customers are equipped with the supplies they need.

Expert Advice Series: The Principles of Feeding a Flock

Our recent Feeds’n Needs Expert Advice Series features two of our Experts in poultry, Katie Hirtle and Marissa Albright.  In their the Principles of Feeding a Flock webinar, they run through essential topics like brooding, types of feed, nutrition, biosecurity and health for laying and meat birds.

Join us on Wednesday May 26 on our Feeds’n Needs Facebook page as we host a Facebook Live Q & A with Katie Hirtle. Ask her any questions you might have about raising poultry, learn about items we carry in-store to help you raise a a flock successfully. Participants who ask questions will get their names into random draws throughout the live event!