I used to buy bagged pig feed from the store for 20$ per 50lb bag spending about 250$ per month..now i buy 2500lb totes from a local Mennonite grain farm for only 230$ and it lasts me about 4 months for 5 pigs and 40 chickens/ducks
Thank you for sharing. Great question to ask for my next trip in. I currently purchase my grain individually and make a mix which saved me a great deal
Awesome idea there eh! The molasses stuff is very similar looking but cheaper than what we call beef finisher that I use for bear bait... I wish I had the opportunity to buy the ur stuff here in Southeast Canada
Yeah the 700 lbs would work well to finish some beef although I would like to see a bit more corn in it. The cows here absolutely eat this like it's candy.
What is the typical flock size that would eat a ton of feed before the feed expires? My flock is small, so I don't know how practical this would be for me. Thanks.
A ton is a tremendous amount for a small flock. I have about 30 birds which is also a small flock but I also have other livestock so this feed will not be wasted. The particular mill I get feed from sells chicken feed in 40 and 50 pound sacks which averages about 4-5 dollars cheaper per sack than the cheapest tractor supply (dumor) feed. So if you find a good mill that may be an option. Good luck!
Good Video! There is infrastructure needed to transport and store that mush feed. What do you use to move the feed? Truck, Trailer? I have a 15 year old Honda Civic with small trailer 1000lb. max/load. I'm saving a lot $$$ on gas but it has it's limitations. Also, How much did you spend on the pickle barrels? I realize it's not the only storage solution but need something to keep feed safe from mold, rot, critters, ext.
I have a 1 ton truck and trailer so either could be used depending on the final weight of the tote. I got the olive barrels for free from a friend but you could probably find them for around 50 bucks. I would not spend more than that. Good luck my friend!
excellent info and content. An unsolicited suggestion from me: I feel like some unobtrusive background music would really elevate your content, it would help fill in the silence since your microphone is mostly just picking up your voice and not any natural sounds in your environment.
Hey thanks for the suggestion. I do add music sometimes but only when I think it adds to the video. Interestingly enough, it is hard to please everyone because many people don't like background music so content creation be like 🤷♂️! Thanks for watching. 🙂
I have never tested the nutritional value of the feed after storage. It may degrade to some extent but I cannot say for sure. The chickens eat it fine and they lay plenty of eggs so it appears not to have significant degradation.
How many chickens do you have total? I increased my flock significantly last year with everything going on. I now have around 60 hens and I just got 25 meat birds to raise this spring.
Mold has not been an issue but it will get buggy in the summer and then bugs die off in the winter. Chickens eat bugs so it is just more food for Chickens.
I used to buy bagged pig feed from the store for 20$ per 50lb bag spending about 250$ per month..now i buy 2500lb totes from a local Mennonite grain farm for only 230$ and it lasts me about 4 months for 5 pigs and 40 chickens/ducks
That is the way to go! It feels good saving money don't it?! 👌
Just politely ask for a deal, all they can say is no. My husband’s philosophy and he’s the best! Great advice😊
So true! It is hard to find a yes unless you get over the fear of receiving a no. 🙂
Great advice. Storage is definitely they key.
Yeah thanks Jake. Works good man. 👍
Thank you for sharing. Great question to ask for my next trip in. I currently purchase my grain individually and make a mix which saved me a great deal
Feed is just so expensive anymore and it really it nice when you can get it at the lowest possible price. Thanks Laura 😉
Cool. Thanks for the advice. Every tip helps.
You are welcome and thanks for watching! 👊
@therealprtrhsenteal hope you had a good trip back home from the festival my friend. Looks like you guys had fun
Love it-- i used to eat a little of that sweet feed when i was a kid...lol
Haha me too!
Awesome idea there eh! The molasses stuff is very similar looking but cheaper than what we call beef finisher that I use for bear bait... I wish I had the opportunity to buy the ur stuff here in Southeast Canada
Yeah the 700 lbs would work well to finish some beef although I would like to see a bit more corn in it. The cows here absolutely eat this like it's candy.
What is the typical flock size that would eat a ton of feed before the feed expires? My flock is small, so I don't know how practical this would be for me. Thanks.
A ton is a tremendous amount for a small flock. I have about 30 birds which is also a small flock but I also have other livestock so this feed will not be wasted. The particular mill I get feed from sells chicken feed in 40 and 50 pound sacks which averages about 4-5 dollars cheaper per sack than the cheapest tractor supply (dumor) feed. So if you find a good mill that may be an option. Good luck!
Good Video!
There is infrastructure needed to transport and store that mush feed. What do you use to move the feed? Truck, Trailer? I have a 15 year old Honda Civic with small trailer 1000lb. max/load. I'm saving a lot $$$ on gas but it has it's limitations.
Also, How much did you spend on the pickle barrels?
I realize it's not the only storage solution but need something to keep feed safe from mold, rot, critters, ext.
I have a 1 ton truck and trailer so either could be used depending on the final weight of the tote. I got the olive barrels for free from a friend but you could probably find them for around 50 bucks. I would not spend more than that. Good luck my friend!
Well done!
Thanks Bruce!
excellent info and content. An unsolicited suggestion from me: I feel like some unobtrusive background music would really elevate your content, it would help fill in the silence since your microphone is mostly just picking up your voice and not any natural sounds in your environment.
Hey thanks for the suggestion. I do add music sometimes but only when I think it adds to the video. Interestingly enough, it is hard to please everyone because many people don't like background music so content creation be like 🤷♂️! Thanks for watching. 🙂
Just out of curiosity how healthy is chicken feed when it’s stored for a year? Doesn’t it lose nutritional value over time?
I have never tested the nutritional value of the feed after storage. It may degrade to some extent but I cannot say for sure. The chickens eat it fine and they lay plenty of eggs so it appears not to have significant degradation.
Hello sir
Welcome back
Another amazing video ❤
Hey, thanks! 😉
Thank you so much, i have chickens i really like you videos, blessings!!!
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching 😉
What do you mean by (16%) when you’re discussing the feed?
Protein content. 16% of the feed, by weight, is protein content.
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Thanks for answering! 👍
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Did I see a mouse 🐁 inside the molasses container?
Haha negative! Probably was a molasses lump.
Crazy harmful lmao. Yup it's harmful to the narrative.
I used to not believe this but I'm beginning to change my mind.
How many chickens do you have total? I increased my flock significantly last year with everything going on. I now have around 60 hens and I just got 25 meat birds to raise this spring.
Very nice! That is a sizable flock to manage. We are currently have around 30 layers in our flock.
Do you have any problems with grain molding over the year?
Mold has not been an issue but it will get buggy in the summer and then bugs die off in the winter. Chickens eat bugs so it is just more food for Chickens.