How We Raise and Store a Year's Supply of Chicken for a Family of 6 (start to finish)

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There is a farm around here that sells their pastured whole birds for $5.35/lb. The total weight from our 56 birds was 330 pounds. Now that’s an average of 5.9 lbs, which is pretty high.. There was water in with them from being in the ice water, and I’m not sure if I trust the bathroom scale 😊 So let’s go with 300 pounds. That would cost $1,605 to buy them locally.
I started with 58 chicks (we lost a couple along the way), and those cost me $228. (Note that you can get them cheaper if you buy over 100)
The Non-GMO feed I get is $16 for Starter and about $14 for Grower. I’m gonna do some rounding here, because I did buy some feed at the feed store at the beginning, and I was also feeding 6 ducks and 16 layers at the same time. Let’s say I use 4 bags of Starter and 20 bags of Grower, that’s $344.
Bedding was $16, apple cider vinegar was $3, ice was $27, freezer bags were about $16, and gas to take them for processing was probably about $15. That’s $77, so we’ll round up to $100 to include electricity for the heat lamps.
The cost for processing will vary depending on what you have available. Let’s say you pay $4 per bird, that’s $224.
Total cost is $896 = $709 in savings. Obviously there are a lot of variables here. It will also cost something to get started, but those costs will be spread out for years to come. Everything can be multipurpose as well. Feeders, drinkers, heat lamps, and pens can also be used for laying hens, ducks, or whatever other kinds of birds you want to raise 😊
A lot of the worth here is knowing what’s in your food, and having the security of not relying on someone else.
A note about the processing: We could do it ourselves (we have in the past), but it’s a lot of work without the proper equipment. We actually get our birds processed for $2 each, and I just don’t feel like it’s worth it to buy the expensive equipment (that we would also have to store) and spend an entire day processing when we can get it done for that price. We have the skills though if we would ever need to do it ourselves 😊
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@Rob89139 14 күн бұрын

Time lapsing the entire process of raising meat birds was a brilliant idea Cody. I especially like the idea of sectioning the birds out for storage and now I'm hoping we see a video on how the bone broth is made because where I buy my poultry they often have backs available for bone broth but no recipe.

@michaeldubeck2623 13 күн бұрын

As far as vacuum sealing the chicken (or anything really), I dont have one either but what I like to do is fill one of the sides of my sink with water and close the ziplock bag almost all the way (with whatever food that you are dealing within it). I then slowly lower the bag into the water until its almost going into the bag where I left it open. The water pushes the air out and then I seal the ziplock the rest of the way before any water gets in.

@morethanfarmers 13 күн бұрын

That’s a great idea!

@thewitchshomestead 12 күн бұрын

My dad taught me this trick after he learned it for freezing fish he’d caught. I agree, it works a treat 👌🏼

@JClemonade 14 күн бұрын

I had our first set of chicks shipped last week. Ordered 10 chicks. They were hatched and in the mail monday and didnt arrive until friday! 4 were dead upon arrival and the 5 of the 6 remaining were clinging to life and couldnt even stand. I tried so hard to save them but slowly they all died that day. I had one that somehow is still doing great. Our little miracle! Thankfully tractor supply has chicks still so we could get her some friends.

@GraceTheBabbler 14 күн бұрын

That is so sad

@brandynash1409 14 күн бұрын

Call the hatchery. They will replace them.

@diyfferent 14 күн бұрын

Avoid buying shipped chicks during the hottest times of the year.

@lilymead5457 13 күн бұрын

You did let the hatchery know of the issue?

@dig_grow_cook 13 күн бұрын

I got an incubator so I could hatch at home now and just ship the eggs. Problem is you won’t know how many you will get. I had a great hatch rate last time and got more than I bargained for 😆

@irvarobidoux8544 5 күн бұрын

I have to tell you when you mentioned putting chickens in the freezer, I expected that you would doit all! Imagine my surprise seeing you take the chickens some where to get them processed! I had no idea that there was such a place! Here in rural Colorado if you raise chickens to put in the freezer, it is our job to do all of it! Which is a horrible job that the men in this family refuse to do! You are so very lucky to be able to have the chickens done that way! Love your videos and look forward to each one!

@Rabbiton 13 күн бұрын

The scene where the chook escapes with your son - classic : )

@anzonettecoetzer2465 13 күн бұрын

I came to see if someone commented on this 😂 loved it!

@madnicmomify 13 күн бұрын

I love that they show this stuff, keeps it real!

@morethanfarmers 13 күн бұрын

😂

@thepurplebead 14 күн бұрын

We did broilers for the first time two years ago. We still have some left in the freezer and they still taste just as good. How you store them helps a lot with that. I thought I’d have a really hard time with butchering something I raised too, but I have the same understanding as the you do: giving them a good life, best I can and certainly better than the alternative. We did Cornish cross, and we ended up with Turkey sized chickens. But this next time we will be doing another breed so we don’t run up against the issues you were discussing. We were fortunate to not really deal with any health issues, but we sure could have. Thank you for noting the breed you raised. We will definitely be considering rainbow rangers for our next round.

@chasingmoonlightfarm 14 күн бұрын

I'm gonna throw this out there. We raise 2, 25 ct, batches of cornish cross each year...solely in 2, 5x8, stationary chicken tractors. Is it ideal? Of course not. But we raise them on non-gmo feed, in a clean tractor(we top off bedding 2x per day, and clean completely every 4-5 days...which would equal moving them twice on grass), we offer grass and weeds..clover, etc. as a supplement, so they do get grass. They are under shade and weather protection as well. The ONLY time we lost more than a couple of birds was the year it was over 100°F and we overfed them...we follow a 12 hours on, 12 hours off feeding schedule after 3wks of age...and that year I totally forgot that! So, it was hot...and they were way too big. NINE died! Our fault. My birds are always healthy and happy. So. There IS another way to raise them without a large acreage. The key is not over-crowdi g, quality feed, great shelter, and CLEAN bedding daily. Oh, and they are always close to 6lbs at butcher(we learned to butcher them ourselves from Sow the Land here on YT), at 8wks. One year, we had to wait until 10 weeks, and they were all over 7lbs...and some were 8lbs! Welp Hatchery is where we always get our chicks from. I just don't want anyone to think they can't do this because of space.

@Victoriaxx08 13 күн бұрын

I’m on a quarter acre. I raised 36 chicken, turkey and ducks on this with zero issues! They really don’t need much space. Everyone should have chickens! It’s so unbelievably easy

@5GreenAcres 11 күн бұрын

I also raise cornish cross. I tried both and like the CC. I have a stationary coop/brooder that I built a run for them out of hardwire. When they are feathered I open the doors for them to free range and eat grass and bugs. My CC's always are fully feathered. They don't look sick. They forage around just like my laying birds. I am butchering at 3-4 lbs this year. I have found that the 5 -7 lb birds get too tough. We'll see. It is my experiment this year. Processing in 7 weeks not 8.

@sytytyspala 12 күн бұрын

You say that you have a mold problem in the vegetable garden. My grandmother taught me that you should never use leaves as cover in the vegetable garden because mold accumulates on them. Use wood chips instead, willow is good. Or planer shavings, but not oak. And for the BUGS, plant with wormwood, decorative cress, St. John's wort, velvet flower, celery, sage around your vegetable garden, these are repellent plants. And you should have a compost with sections, 3 at least, this way materials in the compost will burn hotter and the soil will be better and mold free. All the best and a lot of harvest to you from the land of Santa Claus. (Not from North Pole)🎅

@fonkapollo 7 күн бұрын

Try using the heat shrink bags; we use them for our chicken and they are amazing. No freezer burn or moisture in the bag, and it’s like a vacuum sealed bag but much cheaper, easier, and quicker to use.

@doinacampean9132 11 күн бұрын

Well, now that you have all that fertilized land, you could start growing your own chicken feed, like in the old days, you know, before the chicken feed stores were invented.. :) What's the worst case scenario? The wheat won't reach maturity come first frost? I think your layers will happily eat that.

@FloatingVillageLife 10 күн бұрын

Your dedication to preparing delicious meals warms our hearts and fills our bellies with joy. Every dish you create is a testament to your culinary artistry and care. And I am Floating Village Life

@JcUDE 14 күн бұрын

The woman who taught me about doing chicken said that after butchering you can clean, bag, but keep in a cooler with ice for 36 hours to help tenderize the meat like when you hang beef. We then after the 36 hours put them in the freezer and they are more tender.

@dig_grow_cook 13 күн бұрын

Yes resting them. We did some at 24 and some at 48 but I don’t think I could tell a difference.

@gamerk3l116 12 күн бұрын

I maybe have a dumb question, but I’m trying to learn so I hope you’ll forgive me lol. What does being “tender” really mean for chicken and what’s the benefit?

@5GreenAcres 11 күн бұрын

I do the same thing. I haven't really noticed a difference either but....This year I am culling my cornish cross at 7 weeks not 8. I am aiming for a little over 3 lb birds just like you buy in the store. I think that is the key.

@dig_grow_cook 11 күн бұрын

@@gamerk3l116 I think the goal is to get past the rigor mortis stage so the muscles relax again.

@susanbaker902 2 күн бұрын

My DIL introduced me to your channel. I love your content and quality of life. I will continue to watch and share you with others.

@camicri4263 13 күн бұрын

That is great! Thank you guys! It's hard to dispose of what you raised but, you know how they lived and quality is key! Blessings!

@thewaywardirishican 13 күн бұрын

Michelle’s face when you were talking about poopy butt lmao 😂😂😂😂

@morethanfarmers 13 күн бұрын

Wondered who all would catch that 😂 It was because in the part of the video I cut off right before that I actually picked the “poopy stuff” off 😁

@Cody_Ramer 13 күн бұрын

If you get a vacuum sealer, definitely get a chamber vacuum sealer, so much better, although it is a couple hundred more dollars it is definitely worth it..

@jogo6571 13 күн бұрын

Trust me My hubby got me a vacuum sealer, BEST INVESTMENT EVER!! I use it for everything !! Great video

@catracampolieto8989 13 күн бұрын

I live in a village. Can't have chickens. But my friend lives in the country. She's going to raise the chickens organically. She's raising 10 chickens for me. I'm going to help her harvest them. Not sure if I can do the deed, but I'll process them. I do have a garden. We barter sometimes. I love it.

@morethanfarmers 13 күн бұрын

Great way to get started!

@myurbangarden7695 11 күн бұрын

I have a friend with 10 acres. I give her a deposit and pay a percentage of the feed and help her process. I get some birds and she gets some $$$. I feel it's a fair exchange.

@janetkoball44 12 күн бұрын

So fast to get a plump chicken on the table! And you can't beat home made chicken broth. It's the tastiest. Love your visits with all of us. Thanks. See you all next time. Love from Central Oklahoma

@morethanfarmers 12 күн бұрын

For sure!

@thisnthatcormak 13 күн бұрын

Another great video. Someday I'll be doing this! Thank you for breaking down the costs in the description.

@nutran5534 14 күн бұрын

Thank you we are trying this love your family especially your wife, she has the cutest and sweetest laughs learning a lot from y’all ❤

@sherriekemper1828 14 күн бұрын

This was great. Really informative and a terrific resource so thanks for putting it together.

@chantallabelle4609 13 күн бұрын

Great video!! Very informative and seeing the process from start to finish was a great idea.

@LaidBackHomesteader 14 күн бұрын

I'm 3 weeks into growing my first batch h of meat birds. I laughed when you said your trying to make a video over 3 months because I'm trying to do the same. I feel your pain! I'm attempting this new format when I normally do weekly vlogs. You feel like you're repeating yourself over and over. I think you did a great job,fair play

@morethanfarmers 9 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@christinetjonsienpien-qu4yp 14 күн бұрын

Happy Monday from south America Suriname🇸🇷

@laurabradley1992 14 күн бұрын

You both have great talents. You seem to make a great team. Keep up the good work!

@105cathy 14 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed this video! You did a great job without info overload. Thank you.

@dianehill6612 14 күн бұрын

Great video Cody! You guys always impress. I love watching Michelle do all her cooking segments. I’m always starving when she’s done cooking. Yummy 😊

@morethanfarmers 12 күн бұрын

😁

@gamerk3l116 12 күн бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this video excitedly since you first talked about it yay! I will definitely save this for the future when I have my own space. Thank you so much!

@morethanfarmers 9 күн бұрын

Awesome!

@patriciawangeci 14 күн бұрын

Am addicted to you guys . Wishing you long life. From kenya

@woundedwarriorartist6315 13 күн бұрын

Our first set of broilers go to the butcher Wednesday! We haven't raised our own meat before, this video helped!

@morethanfarmers 13 күн бұрын

Congrats! Enjoy 😊

@kellie5393 13 күн бұрын

I can’t do broilers at my home, but I did order 4 pasture raised chicken broilers from a farm by me. I’m excited to have fresh chicken. I can’t wait to see how much better it will taste.

@morethanfarmers 12 күн бұрын

That’s great!

@TheJoyfulMom 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video! We will raise our own next year so this was helpful! For our freezers we have a thermometer in each and can see the temps on the display (we keep that on the kitchen counter) and then if it drops below a certain temp an alarm goes off. We bought it on Amazon and it’s worth it so save all our food!

@morethanfarmers 12 күн бұрын

Cool! We should definitely get one of those 😏

@Zizzyyzz 13 күн бұрын

Michelle's closing line. 😂

@catherinelittlefield9483 12 күн бұрын

Jason Roades put his chicken in a bag and then he twist the bag and put them in hot water in a bucket and it draws the air out then he ties them up and takes the air out so it is ready for the freezer

@5GreenAcres 11 күн бұрын

You mean Justin Rhodes? The bags you speak of are a special bag you order. They work great.

@mannuelchava 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for the wisdom. Stay high frequency and high vibrations

@debbieyzuel7887 13 күн бұрын

What a nice life you have. Your place looks beautiful. You kids do such a great job.

@jaelofthevillage 14 күн бұрын

I am bringing my first chicks home tomorrow,so this video came at the right time. I can't wait to see them turn to food.

@morethanfarmers 12 күн бұрын

Awesome! Good luck!

@JK-jf7xq 12 күн бұрын

We use the poultry shrink wrap bags for whole chickens. You just dunk them in a pot of hot water to shrink wrap it. Our Freedom Rangers average close to 6 1/2 lbs each at 12 weeks old. Less than $3/lb.

@myurbangarden7695 11 күн бұрын

Your comment is helpful. Thank you

@williamvoris2707 13 күн бұрын

We raise and process our own chickens. We do the Cornish cross, but process at seven weeks. Works great for us. Two batches a year. We don’t do a crazy amount each time. But we also raise steers and pigs, they go to the processor though.

@jessicapower8585 13 күн бұрын

I just got a Thrive delivery today!! Love them!

@aaronevans4963 13 күн бұрын

Excellent video, you all are inspiring people!

@tamararobinson2069 14 күн бұрын

So much work to put this video together! Thank You - so very informative🤎

@dhansonranch 14 күн бұрын

Good video Codi! You explained it well. I like the wheel set up you have for the tractor -- I use logs...lol. It works! Have been thinking of building another tractor because although I made mine 3 foot tall and have 1/3 of the roof lift off, I still have to crawl in some times. Great info. I let my meat birds rest for a minimum of 4 hours in ice water before bagging and will sometimes put in the fridge for 24 - 36 hours for the bigger birds - gives them a chance to condition (similar to hanging beef). I may part mine out this year as it certainly has it's benefits I would imagine. Good job!

@nuriacarrascal7529 13 күн бұрын

Really interesting video! loved to see the whole process!

@HSmith-rn7fq 13 күн бұрын

I love you guys EVERY TIME.

@dragonrider19 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for the cost breakdown. Not sure if you do this but you could add in the cost of things like bone meal if you do that too. Simple enough. Boil the bones for broth. Dry them and grind them into powder. Stuff is like $8/lb. May be able to do the same for feathers if your butcher keeps them.

@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn 14 күн бұрын

This is so helpful--thank you. Now I just have to convince my husband.

@heavenly-dreamsdairygoats 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing, we did our meat birds a few months ago. We did freedom rangers. Last year and my husband didn't care for the way they tasted. So yes we do the cornishX meat birds. They do eat Alot and grow fast. Our birds we did were on avg of 10lbs some were bigger as they were the roosters. Great video. Till next time God Bless.

@lylacrawford1827 13 күн бұрын

Love your videos. Bless your sweet family.

@concernedrn2844 4 күн бұрын

Already roasted chicken at Costco $5 x 56 birds = $280 Ya can't beat that

@Fourbrothersfarm 14 күн бұрын

Great work. Love the wheel-lock setup on the chicken tractor.

@kimcarrots 14 күн бұрын

Those loofahs are growing so big Michelle! (I saw them in the background.) :)

@lindabyrne1645 13 күн бұрын

Enjoyed watching the channel!

@jimmiemeeks9795 14 күн бұрын

Appreciate y'all for sharing 😊 maybe just make it a double door ? Love the crate idea just two doors for easier loading

@RunaaSteinamrk 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with us ❤

@jasong5087 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video! I had only just started considered looking for a processor (the other videos out there are DIY), that seems like I can get buy off from the family on that much easier than doing it ourselves.

@junitasmall4752 14 күн бұрын

Great video, very informative. Thank you

@madnicmomify 13 күн бұрын

I close on my new place later this month, 3 acres in Preble Co, You have inspired me to try this next year. I can work on getting equipment over the winter

@morethanfarmers 13 күн бұрын

Awesome! Good luck!

@Esther_Chinazam 7 күн бұрын

I'm so impressed I will love to learn from you

@andrewmcdonald7258 10 күн бұрын

I met you guys today at Don Wood Chevy in Logan Ohio! If everyone did a little farming/gardening wed be in a lot better shape!

@morethanfarmers 9 күн бұрын

Hey Andrew! It was good to meet you 😊 Amen to that!

@soulspaces 11 күн бұрын

What a great video guys 🎉

@robinsouth8555 14 күн бұрын

Cody thank you for doing a walk through on your mobile coop, that would be so much easier to move than what I have. We will be butchering 18 ourselves the end of the month. Giving 5 ea to 2 of my grown kids, but making them help butcher. My daughter said oh, that will be fun. I thought oh you have no idea. All by hand, no plucker

@morethanfarmers 12 күн бұрын

😂 that’s great!

@mannuelchava 6 күн бұрын

Just subscribed looking forward to the videos. Thank you

@morethanfarmers 6 күн бұрын

Welcome here! 😊

@ThatsTravelUSA 4 күн бұрын

Awesome video! 😊

@Candyman1996.e 10 күн бұрын

Dont usually comment. However ; one Why not home butcher especially when its for home consumption. Entire cost would be maybe 500 for a chicken plucker and somesort of makeshift outdoor slaughter station. Two; i do believe for whole chickens a good option is to "water seal" Bag, chicken, straw, submerge, tie. Done. (Maybe its something you have to purchase) Its not vacuum. But its as good or better than squeezed zip lock.

@florenciamarrades279 Күн бұрын

Best video ever 💪🏻

@ericcawith2cs11 13 күн бұрын

We raise our own chicken also. We butcher and vac pack ourselves. Homegrown proteins are the best!

@pamelalambe1356 9 күн бұрын

Such an effecient farm. Yes, you have to do freezers in one thirds and you know it. ( just a few pieces of hard cardboard and signs would do). Also recommend canning some.

@mariaallevato6121 13 күн бұрын

I love seeing this from start to finish. Sadly, we have an HOA and our yard is too visible to sneak them in. But I do know of at least 2 families that do, and I can sometimes get eggs from them. :)

@morethanfarmers 13 күн бұрын

That’s great 😁 That would totally be me! 😂

@5GreenAcres 11 күн бұрын

Love the idea of the waterers and feed on boards!!! I do the cornish cross and follow the 12/12 rule of feeding. 12 hours (daytime) with feed. 12 hours off (night time) I am also going to harvest my birds when they are a 3 lb bird. I have found that 5-7 pounds makes for tougher meat. Store birds are only 3 lbs. You take your chickens in to get butchered? Come on guys!!! How do you know you are getting YOUR birds? My cornish cross are raised just like my layer hens. I have a solid coop/brooder with hardwire fence run for them. They don't just sit around and eat feed all day. They are eating bugs, grass and chasing each other when they find a bug. They all feather out really nice too. Just a helpful hint for anyone.

@AHomesteadingHustle 14 күн бұрын

I enjoy seeing how different people raise their meat birds! I'm literally uploading a video right now from our harvest this past weekend. We have been raising cornish cross but are interested in seeking a more heritage breed to raise also. We raised red Rangers once and found their meat to be fatty and they were small. I love these transport boxes you use for bringing the chicks to the tractor. Did you make these, Cody?

@morethanfarmers 9 күн бұрын

We’ve always loved the Rangers 😊 Yes, I made those.

@keluargaganfais1027 14 күн бұрын

Luar biasa sekali anda bisa melakukan menjadi peternak Ayam dan Petani yang Hebat saudaraku👍🙏

@dig_grow_cook 13 күн бұрын

Wow amazing deal on processing fees! I would take them in too at that price.

@5GreenAcres 11 күн бұрын

I have searched and replayed and have not heard of them talking about the cost of processing. My fear is...do you get your own meat?

@dig_grow_cook 11 күн бұрын

@@5GreenAcres he said they pay $2 a bird. If you are worried about mix ups you could ask what processes they have in place to prevent that from happening

@My-22-Cents 7 күн бұрын

@@5GreenAcresthat is a legitimate concern. Here in Australia, we process our own beef, lamb (I’d actually say more mutton), chickens and the odd pig. Before we moved where we currently are, we processed our own beef along with some friends and their beef for years. When we moved, he had to get his beef done at an abattoir and butcher. He always had jersey X done and they have a yellowish fat to them. The meat he got back was absolutely not his meat as the fat was white. We’d been doing this for 15+ years and this was the first time one of his had white fat? No he got the wrong meat.

@teresaedwards3659 12 күн бұрын

Good video !

@Truongthikimcuong92 12 күн бұрын

Good luck ❤❤❤

@Dailyrurallife5860 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@Seasoncromwell 14 күн бұрын

Aw yeah!

@happyheartgardening 12 күн бұрын

Great information..thanks. LOL at the end:P

@whitneyfraker5833 12 күн бұрын

Did you buy the Non-GMO chicks? I am raising my very first batch of pastured chicks this year and I bought the Non-GMO rainbow rangers. They’re currently 6 weeks old, and it’s been a great experience thus far! I’ve heard such great things about pastured chicken, I just had to try it myself. I am very excited for our first pastured chicken meal!!

@morethanfarmers 12 күн бұрын

I didn’t get the non-gmo ones. Good job!.. that really is exciting!

@anastasianickerson8291 14 күн бұрын

Any advice on finding a place to process them? Would love to do this on our half acre but unsure about processing them ourselves with limited space and equipment. Thanks for the super informative video as always!!

@jenniferm3572 14 күн бұрын

Watch videos and you can do it. The best way to learn is to jump in and get’er done. A good skill to have if raising your own. It’s how we did it and so glad we did 👍👍

@marthabowser501 13 күн бұрын

Ask the kids that show meat birds at your county fair...that's how we found ours....years ago....and they are still in business.

@Just-Nikki 13 күн бұрын

If you have a farmers market near you, ask the vendors selling chicken where they get it done. Also a local butcher shop could possibly point you in the right direction. Ask deer hunters that you know.

@mosimosi630 14 күн бұрын

You inspire me

@user-ot8qn5ui3t 13 күн бұрын

Wow $2! That’s fantastic! We pay $5.50 !

@retrovoxvintage7364 14 күн бұрын

just subscribed, hello from Burgundy France

@morethanfarmers 12 күн бұрын

Welcome here! 😊

@Way_LifeGardening 14 күн бұрын

Hi, where did you get the chicken processed we are getting chicken sometime this summer yet!!!we had to butcher them ourselves 😅😅

@mrspatriot6127 13 күн бұрын

I order 10 from tractor supply. They use hatcheries I can’t remember the name now. They were delivered to my door which I didn’t expect! Out of the 10… 8 survived. I gave them some homeopathic medicine and electrolytes mixed with egg yolk and they still died. I have 8 now and they are just fine! I love them so much! I now have 16 chickens total.

@Just-Nikki 13 күн бұрын

The word organic gets thrown on everything and I agree, non gmo is the most important aspect.

@keluargaganfais1027 14 күн бұрын

Salam dari peternak Ayam Indonesia🇮🇩 saudaraku🙏👍

@CornerFieldFarm 12 күн бұрын

I'd love to know where/how you found non GMO broiler feed for such an affordable price. We live in a farming community & it's $21 a bag for 40lbs.

@yardenrice 11 күн бұрын

Racoons around here rip through chicken wire. So I have to do everything in carpenter wire for chicken coops. I'm wondering do you have a dog keeping raccoons away?

@morethanfarmers 9 күн бұрын

Yeah, we used to have a problem with raccoons, but not since we got a dog.

@shavonnelaine4327 13 күн бұрын

When you said that it made you happy to give these chickens a good life...change my mind about this a lot. Also in lots of homesteading videos I watch they do the processing, it can sometimes make you feel like your not doing it right if you dont do every single thing. Thank you for sharing the investment you have made into "doing what works for your family"❤❤❤ love from the West Coast of Canada

@morethanfarmers 12 күн бұрын

That’s so good to hear.. thank you for sharing! That’s exactly what I had hoped to get across.

@toadflaxfarm3032 14 күн бұрын

Excellent video as always. You guys are the best. God Bless you!

@joanreid2804 13 күн бұрын

You really wow me with all your multitasking, creative recipes and then out to do some haying! You are truly a Renaissance Lady!

@carolineawinja8044 14 күн бұрын

I love your videos. 🇰🇪

@Bre19188 4 күн бұрын

Should you purchase your meat chickens in spring? Can you get them in the summer?

@TheArkansasDiamondMiner 13 күн бұрын

Great content guys. Now we need to know about the running you do Cody. I am training for the BFC this year. Do you run races? I am planning out my homestead with hiking trails, so I can continue trail workouts.

@morethanfarmers 13 күн бұрын

Thanks! I run a few races a year.. my favorites are OCRs and trail runs. I ran a Savage Race a week ago and I’m running a Spartan Super in a week 😊 I did a 50k last fall.. it was brutal! The terrain was crazy.. it was mostly hiking straight up and down. I wish I had enough space for a good trail on my property.. it’s just too small for anything that wouldn’t get boring right away. Our closest real trails are half an hour away too 😕

@TheArkansasDiamondMiner 13 күн бұрын

@@morethanfarmers awesome!

@BartKennell 14 күн бұрын

Would you feed kitchen scraps to your broiler chickens? Or do you only give those to your laying hens?

@morethanfarmers 9 күн бұрын

We do to both, but mostly the layers.

@RachelZ0922 14 күн бұрын

We have 60 of the same birds scheduled to arrive in August so this video was perfect! It's our first time raising meat birds, but we have had chickens for a year. I'm thrilled to raise our own chicken!! Any ideas on how to find non GMO feed? (I don't have FB).

@morethanfarmers 12 күн бұрын

That’s awesome! Good luck 😊 One of our local feed stores carries it, and another one carries the same brand but they don’t stock the non-GMO stuff.. They said they can get it in though. So if you are in an area with a feed store that carries Kalmbach feed, they should be able to get it in for you. I actually get mine from an Amish guy that is a dealer for another company, but it’s not nearly as popular.

@ericwaddle3 12 күн бұрын

Did you ever post a breakdown of the cost?

@morethanfarmers 9 күн бұрын

Yes, it’s in the video description.

@maryegerton6848 13 күн бұрын

This actually looks doable. Do they sleep in the metal rolling thing at night? The thing I like is that they don’t take long. Perfect for me who gets a ton of snow up here. I love it!

@morethanfarmers 13 күн бұрын

Yes they do 😊