Quality Feed & Garden

When I’m here, I feel like I’m in the country — always a good thing when you live in the city! On the outskirts of the Heights, this store is on the east side of North Main. Enter the parking lot just north of the store. It’s a small driveway, but in the back, there’s plenty of parking. Now, this is not a big-​box store nursery. Rather, it focuses on feed, seeds, chickens, doves, fruit trees. This store has the largest variety of fig and avocado trees that I’ve seen. It doesn’t have all the «familiar» landscaping plants, but rather focuses on harder-​to-​find seeds and fruit trees. They, also, have dog food, bird seed, and such. There is plenty of help to load up your car, answer your questions. I love this place — another small business to support.

The owner is super nice and honest. My son wanted a leash for our chicken, he told us to get it when the hen (5 months) are fully grown. The staffs there are very helpful too. This is our place for all of our chicken needs. Good selections of chicks too.

First time going last night. the place was easy to find… staff were very friendly very helpful. gave great advice for my bf and I on our new puppy. this one dude said he had 8 dogs. I like the dude with the big ol earring. those roosters were hollering…

Excellent feed store that I found very easy on Unilocal while in the downtown area. Staff are extremely courteous and helpful.

My go to place for advice for the yard and feed for the animals.
OK I do not know what they put in that Chicken feed… maybe they have Heisenberg from Breaking Bad up in the attic making his stuff to put in it BUT every animal in my yard domestic or wild flocks to this feed, I mean they don’t just flock to it they break down fences trying to get to it! My chickens and ducks have never been healthier or happier! I put out the Grandma’s Mix and Chickens, Ducks, Rabbit, Dogs, and every bird in a 10 mile radius comes stampeding for it. I love it.
Coming from the Pacific Northwest gardening has been a struggle in Houston, a whole different way of doing things, and a whole new set of BUGS! Ken at Quality Feed is a wealth of information on issues that affect the yard, he always knows just what to give me to kill whatever bug is plaguing my plants, He is one of the most informed and helpful folks I have come across since moving to Houston.
I agree with Rowan that sometimes the animals look a little rough around the edges but I have a feeling that they sell their animals fairly quickly and if you told Ken about that hen he would take it out and put it in the right place, they may not have even noticed. Their fowl looks MUCH healthier than many of the other feed stores I have been too.
This is my first stop for anything related to my animals or yard, I trust Ken’s advice 100% and the prices are very reasonable.

I love this place. The owners and staff are fantastic, always helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly. We come here for premium dog and cat food at a very reasonable price. We’ve also gotten some flea treatment stuff for the house and yard. We have pretty simple needs but it’s clear they serve an extensive demand for a variety of animal owners needs. Recommend them highly!

I wanna LOVE this store. I raise chickens, teach backyard chicken classes, so my vision is teach a little workshop, ride my bike over to the super close feed store, show peeps where to get their peeps (har har) and feel jazzed about supporting a local business.
I just can’t do it.
Both time I’ve been in there I’ve seen one hen in a crate with a bunch of roosters, getting mounted repeatedly in the five minutes I was there. Thats not good for her body, I have concern for her vent, she had a bunch of feathers missing, and had no where to go to get respite from the horny boys.
I didn’t like seeing that.
They did have a bunch of good feeds, and seemed to be a wonderful place to get supplies.
And maybe some folks dont care about things like a rubbed raw hen, but I do.
Thanks for reading.

Many people don’t really know what pigeon racing is and its a relatively unique sport. It’s the poor man’s horse racing. At any rate, there aren’t many feed stores in Houston that specifically caters to pigeon fanciers. Quality Feed & Garden, however, takes the cake.
I have raced pigeons since I was a kid and have always gone to Quality Feed for my needs. They have tons of stuff for not only pigeon fanciers but for chickens, dogs, guinea pigs, and other animals not found in a city home. There are have all types of feed, toys, nutrition, vaccinations, and medication for your pet needs. They have a garden in the front that has all types of organic fruits and vegetables. At the beginning of the season I’ll pick up some Mortgage Lifters and let them grow all season.
Most of the items are way cheaper than going to a big box pet store. Support local businesses!
Anyway, It’s owned by two guys and I have mainly dealt with Ken as he is usually there when I come and he is super knowledgeable and personable. He use to race pigeons so if you’re into that stuff definitely talk to him. It’s located on North Main about 2 blocks west of the original Shipley’s Donuts.