Cheap fun year round treat for your backyard chickens!

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  • Cheap fun year round treat for your backyard chickens! Today on the farm we'll show ya a cool way to give your flock a little fun treat, we'll give a coop tour and have some good ol farm fun! Hope ya'll enjoy!
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  • @davidsorrell5289
    @davidsorrell5289 4 года назад +74

    Try egg shells chickens like them

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  4 года назад +51

      I typically don't feed egg shells for fear they might develop a taste for their own eggs. What's ur experience?

    • @joeh4295
      @joeh4295 4 года назад +19

      I dry the shells and crumble them then mix with their scratch. Thee only breed I've found to wear their eggs are Leghorns. My Rhode Islands and Barred Rocks have never eaten their eggs. They need the calcium in their diets.

    • @JPLawnsMore
      @JPLawnsMore 4 года назад +12

      Stoney Ridge Farmer you’re supposed to be able to put golf balls in the nesting boxes to help deter them from eating them.

    • @eric8851
      @eric8851 4 года назад +16

      We leave some free choice ostershell for there calcium needs. Farm supply has a 50# bag for like 7.00 which will last a lifetime.

    • @bitsnpieces11
      @bitsnpieces11 4 года назад +22

      For the eggshells my Grannie kept the shells from cooking but would let them dry well, crumble them and then toast them in the oven before putting them out for the chickens. They got the calcium without any fresh egg smell or taste hence no pecked eggs.

  • @joshschannel5654
    @joshschannel5654 2 года назад +20

    You could also use pumpkins instead of lettuce. Just a fun idea. I like watching chickens eat

  • @wirelesscaller7518
    @wirelesscaller7518 Год назад +5

    Partly peeled a watermelon in 115🥵☀️& did the ring on rope too, lasted 20 min.!
    Worked for corn on cob too.

  • @ruthannetalley4891
    @ruthannetalley4891 Год назад +3

    Thanks for the great cabbage idea 🐔🐓🐔🐓

  • @benvasilinda9729
    @benvasilinda9729 2 года назад +9

    I live in Florida and I always do this during the summer when it gets hot. It’s such a great heat treat for them.

  • @garydutko119
    @garydutko119 2 года назад +13

    Josh, thanks for the tip. My 3 chickens went through 2 heads of cabbage in just four days. Got the cabbage at a discount grocery store for 2 for $1.00. Can't wait to get more. Gary

  • @n2vxc
    @n2vxc 4 года назад +16

    Even for your goodness , glad to see you care for your animals and realize there more than just the food on the table

  • @eddielane9569
    @eddielane9569 4 года назад +44

    Remember to keep the chicken coop clean. That gives you healthy chickens. Always clean the water containers and give them fresh water every day. Same goes for the feeders. I use to raise chickens and they love egg shells. I would put the shells in the oven and warm them to dry them out. Afterwards I would crumble them up and feed them to the chickens. It provides calcium and other nutrients. Try it.

    • @TSunshineful
      @TSunshineful 3 года назад +1

      That's what I do. Dry them out in oven or in the sun for a few days, then grind it up fine in my food processor or coffee grinder.

    • @wirelesscaller7518
      @wirelesscaller7518 Год назад +1

      You're such a good chicken dad! Come to Florida or Texas and help US 😁

  • @john2510
    @john2510 Год назад +3

    I've been doing this every few weeks for the last year. My chickens love the play and the treat. Thanks for the suggestion! I use a BBQ skewer instead of an eye-bolt. I've avoided skewering myself... so far.

  • @615panda9
    @615panda9 4 года назад +10

    Chickens love frozen watermelon and grapes. Good summer treat

  • @erikjohansson1814
    @erikjohansson1814 4 года назад +74

    This is how I will feed my children and one toddler when I need to go to the pub daytime.
    They should start eating this once hungry enough.
    Thanks.

    • @penitenxia3199
      @penitenxia3199 4 года назад

      I’m going to feed my children to chicken using this

    • @mr.matthews67
      @mr.matthews67 3 года назад

      My dad did the same thing. Didn't do much for me though. 🤔 Now that I think about it, I was the tetherball champion in highschool.

  • @reynoldsoutdoorlife3215
    @reynoldsoutdoorlife3215 4 года назад +21

    I've been wanting to do this for awhile now. They really seem to enjoy it. It also helps during the molting season. They'll peck the cabbage instead of each other.

  • @bertoltb1358
    @bertoltb1358 4 года назад +83

    In solidarity with the chickens, I liked this video using my nose.

  • @munenex
    @munenex 4 года назад +146

    How to eat cabbage :
    1. Feed it to chicken.
    2. Eat the chicken

    • @skyroot8529
      @skyroot8529 4 года назад +3

      Good idea 😁👍 !

    • @skyroot8529
      @skyroot8529 4 года назад

      @assassinlexx Good to remember,mega thanks !😁

    • @ellissmithjr6599
      @ellissmithjr6599 4 года назад +1

      @assassinlexx
      Wait...What?...that makes No sense...
      With That mentality,everything we eat that is green...is bad?
      The cows eating all the grass all day long is bad?...silly !

    • @skyroot8529
      @skyroot8529 4 года назад +1

      @@ellissmithjr6599 Cows filter the green out and give us white milk don't ya see .I just want to take a moment and thank the cows for doing this ! When milk gets old and turns green we give it to the goats and they seem to eat anything and bless us with white milk as well . I've eaten an old goats once and it was as tough as rubberbands . It was a Billy goat and wasn't given us milk anyway ! Are we learning anything yet ? 😁

    • @ellissmithjr6599
      @ellissmithjr6599 4 года назад

      @@skyroot8529
      Wait...learning anything yet?...What the hell are you talking about???
      Nature's way of saying green food is bad,and now you are rambling about cows and goats?...I'm sorry but you are clearly making no sense but maybe that is the point that you are attempting here...you are only just saying stupid random things to get a reply back even though its makes you seem silly and an idiot.
      I grew up on a farm and lived a farm life,all green foods are great for you but I think you know that...So are animals as well.Again,I don't think you are truly just ignorant are stupid as you seem to make yourself out to be...you are just being a jerk and saying stupid things because you think it funny and to get a reply back even though its Bad...no more from me though...good luck with that.🐸🌿🌲

  • @john2510
    @john2510 2 года назад +7

    Clever idea. I've tried that twice now with my girls. They really seem to enjoy it. I used iceberg lettuce, but I hear that's not very nutritious and should be given in moderation because it can cause diarrhea. I'll switch over to cabbage next time, and hope they like it as much.

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 года назад +2

      funny when I hear folks talking about chickens with diarhea....in my young chicks I'd be concerned...in older birds...just let them eat whatever they'll eat...they know what's good and what's not so good. Try purple cabbage! Colorful fun snack!

    • @john2510
      @john2510 2 года назад

      @@StoneyRidgeFarmer Thanks!

  • @southernyankeedoll1984
    @southernyankeedoll1984 2 года назад +1

    My boys n gurls LUV "BEETS on a rope"!!

  • @troy1672
    @troy1672 4 года назад +3

    Josh, thanks for the tip. I've used the cage for the cabbage but they were so cheap that they fell apart in no time. This looks like a smart approach that will last. Much cheaper than the over priced cabbage cage. One thing I did though was keep the cabbage a little high to keep them busy trying to get it and not focusing their pecking on other chickens.

  • @TedBishop1
    @TedBishop1 4 года назад +10

    weve done this often with cabbage melons turnips etc most anything we use eyebolts like you did and we have a chain with an old carabiner hanging down the girls love it

  • @LifeinNewHampshire
    @LifeinNewHampshire 2 года назад +1

    I've never thought of hanging cabbage. Thanks

  • @kittyjenkins6750
    @kittyjenkins6750 Год назад

    I'm about to get my chickens. What a great vlog. You have a very warm presenting style. Thank you

  • @markhall7646
    @markhall7646 4 года назад

    You're right. They are little dinosaurs. Tasty little dinosaurs.

  • @michaelougarezos8963
    @michaelougarezos8963 4 года назад

    your a nice fella . i have 7 chooks which i adore them and they come to me all the time. i pick them up and give them hugs.

  • @phillully4472
    @phillully4472 4 года назад

    Very kool Josh.. your chickens didn't take long to start pecking at that cabbage head. Cabbage is good for you and I, and it's good for your chickens too.

  • @diggun
    @diggun 2 года назад +3

    Love this idea! I have dug a few eye bolts while metal detecting, and now I have a project I can use them for!! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @A1Skeptic
    @A1Skeptic 4 года назад +18

    A TWO DOLLAR cabbage!?!
    I’ve got a bag of three dollar turnips to sell you. 😄

  • @savannaquinn3546
    @savannaquinn3546 4 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for making these videos I just got some chicks and it’s my first time raising chickens and I have seen all your chicken videos and they really help me a lot ❤️

  • @Sagir32
    @Sagir32 4 года назад +1

    I keep my chicken coop much cleaner than in past by using a poop board. Under my roosts is a board wide enough to be pooped on no matter which way the chicken is pointing. It has 1 bys on the perimeter and the poop board has a mixture of sand, stall deodorizer, and diatomaceous earth. Chicken poops in the sand mixture and can be scooped out with a litter sifter. Coop stays dry and odor free.
    Chickens are usually roosting inside the coop. They like being outside. So the poop is usually under the roosts :)

  • @TEABRACELETS
    @TEABRACELETS 2 года назад

    I love chickens! They are so sweet and honestly just so real, you know? Like humans but they have no fear and they are so motherly

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 года назад

      I’d tend to disagree. If you put a strange chicken in the coop they will immediately terrorize it. That whole pecking order thing my friend

  • @nccrchurchunusual7990
    @nccrchurchunusual7990 2 года назад +2

    Gourds:my friend made bird houses and got pretty sick breathing the dust while drilling out those dry gourds. Use the right mask. Thx for the great video.

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 года назад

      well.....ya shouldn't inhale dust of any sort that's for sure....either wear a mask or use common sense and don't breath in the dust if you can help it

  • @uncledude2003
    @uncledude2003 2 года назад +1

    That's an Eye Screw, bolts have nuts !!

  • @countrysideacreshomestead2008
    @countrysideacreshomestead2008 4 года назад +2

    That's a great idea! We have hung cabbage and lettuce in the coop but I never thought of using an eye hook..great idea thx for sharing!

  • @makerspace533
    @makerspace533 4 года назад +78

    I thought chicken coups had two doors. Four doors and it would be a chicken sedan.

  • @obbycat9738
    @obbycat9738 Год назад

    Really enjoyed seeing this!! The narrator is so
    natural and fun!

  • @70acres
    @70acres 4 года назад +6

    I made my own "cabbage hook" on my forge. My chickens go nuts over cabbage tether ball!

  • @lizabethloper2667
    @lizabethloper2667 2 года назад

    My girls love cabbage. And fresh corn on the cob.

  • @SgtSlap
    @SgtSlap 4 года назад +1

    I really enjoy this guys energy

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976
    @batpherlangkharkrang7976 2 года назад +1

    Hi.... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

  • @DesignatedDrinker12
    @DesignatedDrinker12 4 года назад +1

    i'm getting my first day old chicks today, I'm so excited! Love your videos!

  • @TheAdhdGardener
    @TheAdhdGardener 4 года назад

    Dude.. handing a cabbage.. smart🐔

  • @mindimartian9821
    @mindimartian9821 2 года назад +1

    It's like a tetherball game for chickens. Well done. Thanks for the idea.

  • @xcape2usa
    @xcape2usa Год назад

    I put an old shallow horse bowl under my hanging feeder. Saves me loads of feed.

  • @bear4743
    @bear4743 2 года назад

    Thank u for this video
    My chickens love cabbage 😍
    I watched this n went to the store n got some cabbage. Chicken love cabbage

  • @allanleon7192
    @allanleon7192 4 года назад

    Love your attitude.. Farmers are our unsung heroes. You've earned a subscriber.

  • @christopherputnam1647
    @christopherputnam1647 4 года назад +3

    My chickens always loved watermelon down to the edge of the rind.

  • @danaowen9014
    @danaowen9014 4 года назад +3

    Ha josh did you see when you hung up the cabbage the chickens went Woo. lol.

  • @davesmith6350
    @davesmith6350 Год назад +1

    Thanks for a great video.

  • @carlschnackel3051
    @carlschnackel3051 4 года назад +1

    I remember, in the spring and summer, we would leave the chicken coop open during the day, closing it at dusk - after the chickens returned to roost. Whenever the chickens were let out, the grasshoppers became scarce. We would see chickens chasing grasshoppers all over the place. They would usually just last for about two hops before they became chicken food.

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  4 года назад

      I learned something the other day....grasshoppers lay eggs on bare ground...if ur soil is good and has good cover there will be less grasshoppers and more crickets. pretty cool little tidbit of knowledge I just read

  • @plagueofbadgers
    @plagueofbadgers 4 года назад

    Always enjoy seeing what's going on and new at the Stoney Ridge Farm. 🚜-Woooooo!!!

  • @shawneedog1
    @shawneedog1 2 года назад +1

    Love that Seiko SKX... Fun video!

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 года назад

      Thank you...man I checked prices on those the other day...they've doubled!! I've always been a watch and sunglasses guy...one day I'll get into a Submariner !

  • @LysanderLH
    @LysanderLH 2 года назад +3

    What a cool idea! I’m going to make this for our chickens.

  • @LindaYostStackpole
    @LindaYostStackpole 4 года назад +2

    Good idea for hanging a whole head of cabbage! Cabbage is easy to grow for your chickens and long-lasting in the garden.

  • @HillsideHighlands
    @HillsideHighlands 4 года назад +4

    Awesome! We are looking to put some chickens in the pasture with our highlands this spring. Also finally got the video posted building the tire water tank, come on over and check it out!

  • @pamb7560
    @pamb7560 3 года назад +1

    “I’m sure a lot of you guys have old tent stakes laying around.” Made me laugh.....Nice video.

  • @blusnuby2
    @blusnuby2 4 года назад +1

    Lovely coop & great ideas for raising chickens !

  • @nightrunner1584
    @nightrunner1584 4 года назад

    Excellent fun video,and you learn something from it to,thanks

  • @sueplummer6669
    @sueplummer6669 4 года назад +1

    My friend had 3 or 4 chickens and I'd bring then lettuce leaves that were on the outside that were garbage to me. I would go visit and just watch them go after it. It was hilarious.

  • @explosionmagic2719
    @explosionmagic2719 2 года назад +1

    Tie a slip knot and u can reuse the string every time lol.

  • @joelee662
    @joelee662 4 года назад

    Yes I watched another one of your videos I learned a couple new things the cabbage was a good one and hang chicken feeder up also a good one almost all the ones I see is people put them on the floor it makes sense to hang it up because chickens do scratch thank you for the educated video. 👍

  • @bobbiechildress6229
    @bobbiechildress6229 3 года назад +1

    Our chickens love this!! Great treat!

  • @FarmallFanatic
    @FarmallFanatic 4 года назад +5

    Cabbage speed bag for chickens BOOM

  • @catladyhomestead23meow58
    @catladyhomestead23meow58 2 года назад +1

    hello im in north carolina also mount airy glad to meet you my friend i also have a large farm

  • @ychanan36
    @ychanan36 4 года назад +4

    Excellent!!!

  • @mgtowp.l.7756
    @mgtowp.l.7756 4 года назад +1

    A Excellent Video.. Highly Recommended.. Thank You Very Much For Sharing..

  • @rnorthernfamily8788
    @rnorthernfamily8788 4 года назад +1

    This was such a great idea! We will have to try it out on our chickens! We just posted a video on our new backyard chicken coop!

  • @laohantun7404
    @laohantun7404 4 года назад +2

    I stick tomatoes, cucumber, reddish, oh they love it, their meat are so sweet too...

  • @scottt8424
    @scottt8424 4 года назад

    Hey Sean thank you for the video I learned something new by watching your video today and I don't think I really ever seen your chickens before I didn't even know you had chickens still

  • @terrymangum3914
    @terrymangum3914 4 года назад +1

    That is a very interesting idea. You have a nice chicken coop. Enjoyed.

  • @chelemichele1524
    @chelemichele1524 4 года назад

    Treats for the chicks👍👍
    Have a great evening ⛄⛄⛄

  • @SFD-Horses
    @SFD-Horses 4 года назад +5

    I do this with corn on the Cobb and, yes, a ham from Easter dinner. They love it! Didn’t think of using the eyebolt. Thanks.

  • @rachelrells7495
    @rachelrells7495 4 года назад

    Great vid, you're so happy! Thank you, my girls love cabbage.

  • @ears9506
    @ears9506 2 года назад +1

    Thank you. Good idea

  • @princearthur4946
    @princearthur4946 Год назад

    Very nice idea! Thanks!

  • @lukehall3486
    @lukehall3486 4 года назад

    I agree that they will peck at anything 😂 leafy greens are awesome for all kinds of chickens. Great video man!

  • @brianforrest3377
    @brianforrest3377 4 года назад

    Cool idea for the chickens

  • @ProLogic-dr9vv
    @ProLogic-dr9vv 4 года назад +1

    When I was in grade school my father raised about 250 chicks to grown chickens and one roadierlan red roster, never did anything like that but I can see it already they peck peck and lots more packing chickens love greens and the eggs they lay have very dark yolks from that.

  • @queilyyenner6399
    @queilyyenner6399 4 года назад

    I love it!!! Most important my chickens will be delighted 😁 yum 😋!!!

  • @benjaminstockton3917
    @benjaminstockton3917 4 года назад +1

    Awesome Josh thanks for the video's buddy

  • @pac0ni0
    @pac0ni0 Год назад +1

    thats great thank you for sharing.

  • @brianballa3086
    @brianballa3086 4 года назад

    good Sunday... thank you for sharing with us sir.... great job

  • @kenbrown438
    @kenbrown438 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the hanging chicken feeder idea !!!!

  • @skakpedersen
    @skakpedersen 4 года назад

    Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @merrydavis3227
    @merrydavis3227 2 года назад +1

    Just joined - gonna do a massive numb arse video thon & watch about 20 or so.
    I live in SC, my girls are only 2 1/2 weeks old. They have the guest bathroom for now. They are learning to roost & it's way past their bedtime, but Sat nite so I told them they could have an extra hour. GREAT design on coop, may (most likely) will do a modified version.🖐🐣💜

  • @anitacastelli1321
    @anitacastelli1321 3 года назад +1

    We need fresh air!
    Thank you

  • @maritarosander9996
    @maritarosander9996 2 года назад +2

    So easy thank you for the ideas 🙌

  • @displacedredneck
    @displacedredneck 4 года назад +3

    Clever. Use the tent stake to make a pilot hole in the head of cabbage so the eye bolt goes in easier for the video. I see what you did there lol

  • @RussellHoughton
    @RussellHoughton 4 года назад

    That's a great idea. I use the same wire. If you peel the husk on corn back at 90° it in the wire nice.

  • @student6045
    @student6045 4 года назад

    Moving to Sneeds Ferry NC in about three years. Thanks for the tip

  • @Ojb_1959
    @Ojb_1959 4 года назад

    Cool coop👍🏽

  • @edreid7872
    @edreid7872 4 года назад +5

    Why do I think they'd prefer a huge Snickers bar to peck at....😂

  • @f.demascio1857
    @f.demascio1857 4 года назад

    Great idea.

  • @carleatwell551
    @carleatwell551 4 года назад

    Enjoyed your video ill try this with my chickens all the best from caerphilly south Wales uk

  • @LizzieStuff
    @LizzieStuff 2 года назад +1

    I had to subscribe because you made me laugh constantly. Thank you for being so logical and clever and funny. Definitely will use this idea.

  • @kimjones7391
    @kimjones7391 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tip I’m off to the grocery store to buy a cabbage 😁

  • @petenyc3
    @petenyc3 4 года назад

    Very nice video! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @dargno
    @dargno 4 года назад +1

    I've seen that coffee cup somewhere before... Hmmm oh yes. In my cabinets! We get one every year just about..

  • @eric8851
    @eric8851 4 года назад

    Our chickens love nothing more than catfish cleaning scraps. They go nuts for them!! Chickens are just funny.

  • @TheSwanbackjacks
    @TheSwanbackjacks 2 года назад

    Fun video! You're great :-)

  • @ronneitzel2869
    @ronneitzel2869 4 года назад +5

    this looks like fun

  • @norman-gregory
    @norman-gregory 2 года назад +2

    Hi...Did you build your coop? if so well done, a really good job. Great idea with the Cabbage. Chickens are Beautiful birds, I'm just starting to realise chickens are a great addition to have. From watching them, the pecking order, to how they run (of course the eggs also). Yes, Chickens are a Gift from Our Creator. Praise Our Lord Jesus Christ.

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 года назад +1

      yes I did....search youtube for "the perfect chicken coop" and you'll find more awesome info!

  • @trueSoldierInCHRIST
    @trueSoldierInCHRIST 2 года назад

    Really cool 😎