When I have 50 lbs left, I call Tractor Supply (45 min away) to confirm they have feed & I make sure they set some aside for me. I got burned by the local feed store a few summers ago, ordering a month in advance and 5 weeks later they STILL didn't have my feed!!! Considering they initially told me they only needed a week's notice, I was VERY unhappy & in a minor panic (well, possibly a major panic!). Lesson learned. On the up side, since I started special ordering my feed at Tractor Supply its become so popular that they now stock it: no more special order! Much fresher than what the local feed store was bringing in, which is a shame because I prefer to support the local small businesses.