LOVE this just start series! We find ourselves "Just Start"ing over on a small farm again in our 50s... So excited for our little chicken nuggets to get here! Big thanks and love to your farm family from ours.🐥❤
Best combination I found. Buy whatever chicken feed you are using , then buy a bag of whole oats , like the one for horses, and a bag of black oil sunflower seeds . Mix all that together in a big container with a couple scoops of DE and it works like a charm. Of course supplement with time on grass, meal worms and table scraps
These days, I can't find black oil sunflower seeds for less than $30 per 50 lb bag. That's outside my price range. It's a good idea, though. We feed a bagged feed and a scoop of bird seed on the side where they used to get sunflower seed. Kitchen scraps are a given, imo.
@@goldengryphon yeah it can be costly , but I got a 30 gallon metal trash can and mix it all in a large quantity so it lasts longer and ends up being a little more cost effective. Plus they go nuts for sunflower seeds and oat seeds . The oat seeds are great for dual purpose reasons too as it sprouts super quick when applied to soil. I tend to seed spots where they have made scratch patches . Block it off, let it grow for a week until fresh baby shoots appear and they go bananas for it pulling the green shoots and seeds.
@@theconsciouscorgi2103 I used to do something similar when we raised rabbits. I'll look into it. I have been thinking about seeding wheat, rye, or oats in the yard, but hadn't started. Thanks for the new thought topic!
I have watched so many homesteading channels and this is the first one that you watch and they say it’s ok to feed based on what you can afford or want. I love how they are keeping things to the basics.
We’ve bought a lot of conventional feed over the years and I ain’t dead 😂 we prefer it we can find a reasonable source organic but it’s gotta be reasonable!
I love you guys. You always make me smile while learning something new. I just placed an order with a local farmer for chicks to add to my little flock.
I love your chicken videos! I've been raising chickens for 10 years, but there's always something to learn. I just think it's great that you made these videos encouraging others to start. I hatch chicks and give them away to make more crazy chicken ladies. The neighborhood is full of chickens. One rooster crows and there are a dozen echos.
Hi guys! Just wanted to drop a note and tell you I really love these short videos! I enjoy your channel, but have to take it in small portions due to time constraints. Keep the great content coming!
Well we did it!! 6 chicks have joined our family this last week 2 Easter eggers 2 olive eggers, 1 Rhode Island red & 1 white Leghorn! All I know is what you guys and a few others on RUclips have taught me but we decided to "Just Start"
I appreciate your mustache. I too, am a mustachian homesteader. We started with ducks, and we’re moving on with chickens. We’re hoping to have our first egg production by the end of summer
You want to give us good advice? What to feed, local source, grow to feed your chickens when the world goes to heck & feed stores either close or feed is to expensive to buy???
I've had chickens for decades and have become used to significantly decreased laying in the winter when they are moulting in the winter. This year I "pressured" and fed some venison scraps and they started laying more in January. By February I had too many eggs. What a shock :)
@@Goodoverevil2either, depending on when they were fresh - raw, or later I cooked and froze some and pressure canned some. I also used the canned stuff for a protein boost for the barn cat.
What about growing your own feed? I worry about the world going to heck and not being able to source feed from outside of my homestead. Also, just discovered your channel today, instantly followed. Thanks for the great information!
My chickens just don't seem to like layer pellets. They waste more than they eat, which brings in the rats. Mine are total free-range, so, I feed scratch. They clean up the feed dropped by other animals and roam the entire yard/barn/close pasture area. I started fermenting the scratch, too, which has gone over very well. Soon, the black soldier flies will be out (think Grubblies), and I grow them in a bag of cast-off Chaffhaye that has been moistened. I tried the organic 6-grain scratch, which was definitely more expensive, but it is SO dusty. So, I'll be going back to the scratch mixed by my local feed mill. May add in some black oil sunflower seed, too. I'm not raising them for eggs to sell. And it's just me (and I give some to my neighbors), so ramped up egg production isn't crucial to me, but I am considering hatching out some to raise as meat birds. Right now, I'm getting 5-6 eggs per day, which is fine for my 10 hens. Three of them are young, and just started laying a month ago.
I was really hoping the chickens could totally free range with rotational grazing. We have crazy huge grasshoppers here and I was hoping those would be enough besides during winter.
Brittany, we mentioned for “best production” give them a specific layer feed. If you have great forage and plenty of land, and no winter, they can probably live off that, but to ensure they have what they need for best production feed is safest way to go. You can greatly reduce what is needed by foraging
@@Homesteadyshow I appreciate you guys. I think for the most part we can reduce our feed costs. We do have winter, so I am going to make up a feed blend for winter to make sure they don't starve to death then. 🤣
That ending was ADORABLE!
LOVE this just start series! We find ourselves "Just Start"ing over on a small farm again in our 50s... So excited for our little chicken nuggets to get here! Big thanks and love to your farm family from ours.🐥❤
Best combination I found. Buy whatever chicken feed you are using , then buy a bag of whole oats , like the one for horses, and a bag of black oil sunflower seeds . Mix all that together in a big container with a couple scoops of DE and it works like a charm. Of course supplement with time on grass, meal worms and table scraps
These days, I can't find black oil sunflower seeds for less than $30 per 50 lb bag. That's outside my price range. It's a good idea, though. We feed a bagged feed and a scoop of bird seed on the side where they used to get sunflower seed. Kitchen scraps are a given, imo.
@@goldengryphon yeah it can be costly , but I got a 30 gallon metal trash can and mix it all in a large quantity so it lasts longer and ends up being a little more cost effective. Plus they go nuts for sunflower seeds and oat seeds . The oat seeds are great for dual purpose reasons too as it sprouts super quick when applied to soil. I tend to seed spots where they have made scratch patches . Block it off, let it grow for a week until fresh baby shoots appear and they go bananas for it pulling the green shoots and seeds.
@@theconsciouscorgi2103 I used to do something similar when we raised rabbits. I'll look into it. I have been thinking about seeding wheat, rye, or oats in the yard, but hadn't started. Thanks for the new thought topic!
Also, apple cider vinegar and garlic in their water for an immune system boost. You can offer oregano water too.
Hi it is about time that someone else does the same thing with their chickens. Vinegar is important to us as well. Thank you.
@@margaretporkolab7166 lots of us feed these things.
How much in a gallon?
@@piquat1 me I put a shot to a cup. It depends on the animal. Myself i have a shot glass in a cup of water. It is strong but i like it.
piquat1 for the chickens I do a good splash and a clove per gallon.
I have watched so many homesteading channels and this is the first one that you watch and they say it’s ok to feed based on what you can afford or want. I love how they are keeping things to the basics.
We’ve bought a lot of conventional feed over the years and I ain’t dead 😂 we prefer it we can find a reasonable source organic but it’s gotta be reasonable!
I love you guys. You always make me smile while learning something new. I just placed an order with a local farmer for chicks to add to my little flock.
Perfect timing, I’m in the information gathering phase of starting! This is so helpful, thank you.
Oh my god you guys are so cute at the end with the "Just Start". Thanks for this series. I have 4 birds and I wish more people would get into it.
You guys had fun with this one💕! Super cute, excited to see your next video on chickies!
Molting season they need a higher protein diet so they can grow their feathers back out!
You guys are really entertaining to watch. Enjoying this teaching series your doing.
I love your chicken videos! I've been raising chickens for 10 years, but there's always something to learn. I just think it's great that you made these videos encouraging others to start. I hatch chicks and give them away to make more crazy chicken ladies. The neighborhood is full of chickens. One rooster crows and there are a dozen echos.
Fish scraps make them lay like crazy. Tuna really works also by feeding them fish it puts omega in the eggs. High protein is the keys
Hi guys! Just wanted to drop a note and tell you I really love these short videos! I enjoy your channel, but have to take it in small portions due to time constraints. Keep the great content coming!
Well we did it!! 6 chicks have joined our family this last week 2 Easter eggers 2 olive eggers, 1 Rhode Island red & 1 white Leghorn! All I know is what you guys and a few others on RUclips have taught me but we decided to "Just Start"
I appreciate your mustache. I too, am a mustachian homesteader. We started with ducks, and we’re moving on with chickens. We’re hoping to have our first egg production by the end of summer
That’s a shirt… mustachian homesteaders
You want to give us good advice?
What to feed, local source, grow to feed your chickens when the world goes to heck & feed stores either close or feed is to expensive to buy???
I love the energy
I need a few more just start moments!!! Hahaha it's the new cowbell❤️
I've had chickens for decades and have become used to significantly decreased laying in the winter when they are moulting in the winter. This year I "pressured" and fed some venison scraps and they started laying more in January. By February I had too many eggs. What a shock :)
Raw or cooked?
@@Goodoverevil2either, depending on when they were fresh - raw, or later I cooked and froze some and pressure canned some. I also used the canned stuff for a protein boost for the barn cat.
What about growing your own feed? I worry about the world going to heck and not being able to source feed from outside of my homestead. Also, just discovered your channel today, instantly followed. Thanks for the great information!
Fun and just in time we are just starting
Loved this vlog. Way to go
Awesome work!
What kind of rooster is that with the red saddle? He is really flashy.
Just start. Love it. I stared 2019.
My chickens just don't seem to like layer pellets. They waste more than they eat, which brings in the rats. Mine are total free-range, so, I feed scratch. They clean up the feed dropped by other animals and roam the entire yard/barn/close pasture area. I started fermenting the scratch, too, which has gone over very well. Soon, the black soldier flies will be out (think Grubblies), and I grow them in a bag of cast-off Chaffhaye that has been moistened. I tried the organic 6-grain scratch, which was definitely more expensive, but it is SO dusty. So, I'll be going back to the scratch mixed by my local feed mill. May add in some black oil sunflower seed, too. I'm not raising them for eggs to sell. And it's just me (and I give some to my neighbors), so ramped up egg production isn't crucial to me, but I am considering hatching out some to raise as meat birds. Right now, I'm getting 5-6 eggs per day, which is fine for my 10 hens. Three of them are young, and just started laying a month ago.
So great!
Just starting so funny thanks for the 411🙏💚
Great video tried to get the plan but didn't work.
Sorry Margaret What went wrong?
🙄you guys are having waaaaaaaaaaay to much fun with that ‘just start’ slogan 😂😂😂
I was really hoping the chickens could totally free range with rotational grazing. We have crazy huge grasshoppers here and I was hoping those would be enough besides during winter.
Brittany, we mentioned for “best production” give them a specific layer feed. If you have great forage and plenty of land, and no winter, they can probably live off that, but to ensure they have what they need for best production feed is safest way to go. You can greatly reduce what is needed by foraging
@@Homesteadyshow I appreciate you guys. I think for the most part we can reduce our feed costs. We do have winter, so I am going to make up a feed blend for winter to make sure they don't starve to death then. 🤣
Can also give them oatmeal that helps them build up heat resistants
Hahahaha 😂🤣 excellent intro 😂🤣fancy feast
Have 46 chikens 😅😅and i commented on evry chiken vedio i crossed 😂😂that i have 46 chikens
Do you really think you know everything? My birds live exclusively on pasture in spring and summer. Yes, heritage and production breeds.
This is a great idea for the info needy 😱🙌🐦.
JO JO IN VT 💕😄☃