Reuse and upcycle those empty chicken feed bags

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4 жыл бұрын

The chicken feed that I buy comes in bags made of woven plastic that can't be recycled. What to do with them? Reuse them and upcycle them into all kinds of things around the chicken run and the garden. Here are some ideas.
What ideas do you have to reuse the bags that your chicken feed comes in?
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@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

And today I found a new use for an opened out feed bag - I painted a big poppy to put at our gate to comemorate ANZAC day tomorrow.

@palisaanne5096 Жыл бұрын

Yours is the most broad-based review of reuses I’ve seen. Thanks! TYFS

@chickensinmygarden Жыл бұрын

Do check out the comments that other viewers have left - there are some more good ideas there 🙂

@jkalb1744 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea for the no- sew tote. That cuts the time down for sure.

@joesatana 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so trying this!!!

@lydiafink3020 4 жыл бұрын

Could you do a garden tour video, showing what you grow?

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I'll see what I can arrange. Thanks for the suggestion.

@leeannsosa9144 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a wholistic story of your garden and your chickens (and whatever other growing/nurturing projects you have). For example, how did you begin, how do the different projects interact with one another, your philosophy, etc. This would be a very ambitious video, I know, but very interesting!

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

My goodness, yes it would be a major story. And as with any story that relies on nature, every season is different, every year is different - we started with a bare field and now have enough shelter to grow things that wouldn't survive then. There are a couple of shots of those early days in my video Don't feed the sparrows. The dim dream-like sequence filled with birdsong is our place as it is now. Now we have fruit trees and vege garden and a strawberry patch as well as a big wild area of native New Zealand trees and plants. Plus chickens! 🙂

@emilystevens7837 4 жыл бұрын

When we go camping we use the bags to haul our fire wood in them and it makes it a cleaner way to load the wood up.

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@janinemills5738 4 жыл бұрын

We also use them for camping. They’re very handy for storing the BBQ plates/grille we use over open fire pits. Helps prevent every thing else in car from being blackened during transporting.

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! What a great idea!

@krismcclain2873 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic ideas! I’m about to become a brand new chicken mom! Your videos are so helpful! Thank you :)

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

What an exciting time for you 😊 I well remember getting my first chickens.

@rondaadams1967 4 жыл бұрын

I make flower sacks with my extras. From the top to bottom I cut straight down the middle & either sew or staple down that open side then fill with potting soil, lay flat on table and make X slits in different spit down bag then plant some flowers let sit in shade a few days for roots to take and in top back make a hole to hang on nail and water good . I love them.

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea!

@hardygardener3091 4 жыл бұрын

Timing Plus! I just finished my first 20kg bag of chicken feed. Had previously only bought 5 & 10kg's of feed. Used all those plastic bags to double bag (suspected) asbestos from the bottom of my back fence to comply with govt guidelines for responsible disposal at the tip. ($150 to drop in special asbestos skip). I need more bags now that you have given me all those ideas, eat up chickens!

@hardygardener3091 4 жыл бұрын

Found this on how to quickly remove stitching in one go. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y8VpZbSYqdrTh2Q.html

@cindydolezal9362 3 жыл бұрын

They wash in the washing machine and dry in a cool dryer. You can also iron creases in with a warm dry iron.

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

That's surprising. Is that bags as used in New Zealand? They are quite a stiff plastic.

@cindydolezal9362 3 жыл бұрын

@@chickensinmygarden in the US many are made of a woven plastic so they are quite strong but not so stiff.

@sandyland925 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas! You’re so clever! Thanks for sharing.

@chickensinmygarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Do check out the other comments - lots of people have other great ideas too. I hope we've inspired you to think about what might work for you 🙂

@pamelatyer1030 5 ай бұрын

You are awesome .. thanks for sharing

@chickensinmygarden 5 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺ I hope I've given you a few ideas

@Charlie-de7xu 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent ideas! I'm definatly going to try using them as wind breakers.

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

I was lucky that I already had netting to fasten them to.

@platimer1 3 жыл бұрын

Love your many straightforward ideas and you remind me of my grandmother. thank you.

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Do try some of those ideas. And let us know of others you think of. Cheers

@deecooper1567 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect 👍 All about repurpose/reuse here 🇺🇸👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

@justjewells1386 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas ! My feed bags are piling up because they are just too good to throw away. This video was just what I needed to get motivated ! Happy bagging...J:o)++

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

Great. Do letme know what other uses you find.

@garyvee6023 3 жыл бұрын

What a great vid..., things I just didn't think about. I just "use" to throw them out (I did use some of them for rubbish in my shed)..., not anymore. Thank you.

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

I bet that now you've thought about it you can find other uses for them too 🙂

@FrankLutz2 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas. I’ve had these bags gathering about int various places and one day I gathered them ALL up together and realized these are a bona fide resource. Been using quite a few for a soil bag foundation for a rough shed / shelter. Will use some of your ideas as well.

@chickensinmygarden 2 жыл бұрын

Soil bag foundation! That's a superb idea! 🙂

@janettewarden7575 8 ай бұрын

❤ This is the video I was looking for! You got straight to the point, have a pleasant demeanor, and gave me lots of ideas😊 Thanks!!

@chickensinmygarden 8 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Have a wonderful day 🙂

@geraldinegranado3386 2 жыл бұрын

Cute!!!! Thanks

@debbiem2146 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely ideas here. Thank you!

@shirlebug Жыл бұрын

I love this video

@chickensinmygarden Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I hope you use some of the ideas and find some of your own 🙂

@brendakaye34 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful ideas, had to share to my FB! Thank you!

@chickensinmygarden Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂 Feel free to keep an eye on my Facebook page, although I don't post very often facebook.com/chickensinmygarden

@dreamstorealityhomestead4647 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas!

@chickensinmygarden 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you try some of them. And maybe you'll have some of your own 🙂

@mickybearden9641 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Ideas!!

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Do try some of them. And you'll probably think of more. 🙂

@candacebelako4413 2 жыл бұрын

I love these ideas!

@chickensinmygarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm sure they will spark some ideas of your own 🙂

@theylivepart2 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel!

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@lindajohnson2950 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful ideas!!!! Thanks so much!!!!

@chickensinmygarden 2 жыл бұрын

I hope they get your own ideas flowing 🙂

@vickyannpaintingwithoils Жыл бұрын

Up until now, I just burn them. Now I will use them for the ready compost from my pile!

@seedhound 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas. Thank you.

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

Just a few ideas. I'm sure you can think of more.

@ellahenry3221 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! 👍

@chickensinmygarden Жыл бұрын

I'm sure you have some good ideas of your own 🙂

@patricialagambina5947 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for the great Ideas.

@chickensinmygarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting

@amyfraser5316 Жыл бұрын

Superb

@lorabledsoe9980 3 жыл бұрын

You are adorable!

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

Aw shucks😊 And I thought you just came for the chickens 🙂

@pattilesley3755 3 жыл бұрын

Just found you recently! Love your 💡 ideas!

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's great to hear that

@OkieSewHappy 3 жыл бұрын

I loved your video! Thanks for sharing all your ideas! I’m going to watch your apron video now

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@rosesmith6208 3 жыл бұрын

wish I lived next door to you, you have a beautiful garden and lovly chickens, and all that fruit, yummy, my chickens finally accepted the new comers but it was rough going until I realized the older chickens did not like to be crowded with the newcomers to much so I had to add another roost, and boom the pecking screaming etc, reduced dramatically.

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Sometimes it takes a while to understand what our chickens are trying to tell us 🙂

@tf5926 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful tips Thank you!🙂👍

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure there are other ideas.

@iammotley9212 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea.

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@patdavis3993 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas thanks for sharing

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@wordswritteninred7171 3 жыл бұрын

I just recently saw someone make Christmas stockings out of them. They were really cute* great ideas ! Thank you

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

What a superb idea! 🙂

@ranjitrajput5758 4 жыл бұрын

Very very nice ideas

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I bet you have some good ideas too.

@rd4469 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your creativity.

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@jessicamatias1130 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video.

@chickensinmygarden 2 жыл бұрын

Great. Thanks for that 🙂

@OurBackwoodsHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Great video so practical and very helpful ideas !

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it will prompt you to think of other ideas for ways you can use yours 🙂

@vickichristian2364 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

Do let me know if you have any other ideas.

@vickichristian2364 4 жыл бұрын

Chickens in my garden a rain coat?

@StellasScrappyCrafts Жыл бұрын

what a great video

@chickensinmygarden Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@gardenshappen 3 ай бұрын

Great ideas.

@chickensinmygarden 3 ай бұрын

I hope you try some of them or some of your own 🙂

@gardenshappen 3 ай бұрын

@@chickensinmygarden I had gotten a plastic tarp to put over the chickens run to provide a dry spot for their food when it rains and to give them some extra shade during the hot summers here. That tarp needs to be replaced. I could just save some feed bags and use those instead of spending the money for another tarp.

@chickensinmygarden 3 ай бұрын

Superb idea!

@olson.pamela 2 жыл бұрын

I saved mine up and used them for clean up when I tore the old shingles off my farm house.

@chickensinmygarden 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! They are pretty tough, aren't they 🙂

@sirenemily 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could give you 10 thumbs up!

@chickensinmygarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@Mary-had-a-lil-farm 4 жыл бұрын

These are all great ideas. I have many of them stocked up and use them also. I have laid them on the ground to smother the grass in a new garden area. I bought black contractor bags and I would like to attach/glue/sew them on top of the bags to also black out the grass. Like a home made silage tarp. I wondered if I could sew them together on my old sewing machine with a basting stitch. Any ideas? Well wishes for you and your family. Thank you for the video.

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

I expect they would sew ok - give it a go 🙂

@chi-townvirgolife9269 3 жыл бұрын

We live in the Windy City ( Chicago). The feed bag really work as a wind blocker.

@chi-townvirgolife9269 3 жыл бұрын

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@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! 🙂

@suesmith5746 2 жыл бұрын

You have to pay a fee to recycle grass clipping though the city. I have more than I have room for. But I use my feed bags for weeds, small sticks, surplus black walnuts, broken flower pots and all the rubbish that comes out of my garden if it is not just grass clippings I can put in my weekly bin for no extra charge. I am also a wood worker so I fill up bags with small cut off pieces of hardwoods with no bark and burn in a small wood stove since camp fires are no longer allowed at most state and natl park campgrounds. The stove has a cover and grate to keep sparks from coming out and is very easy to cook on and roast marshmelows too. An American tradition. But with a little care fish and chips can be done as well.

@chickensinmygarden 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds wonderful! 🙂

@northspoonliving3977 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Our feed all comes in triple ply paper bags. Western Canada vs NZ I guess

@chickensinmygarden 2 жыл бұрын

Paper bags are a much better idea - much easier to recycle 🙂

@Glendram 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas !! I have a chicken who appears to have Sour Crop ? I have never seen it before but researched online so i am guessing it is the problem. Her crop feels like it has water in it. I have tilted her forward and emptied it a couple of times,... not pleasant. She has improved slightly but still very sad. I also have put some apple cider vinegar in the water. Have you had this problem before ? Glen, Sth. Australia.

@chickensinmygarden 4 жыл бұрын

I have been lucky enough never to have a chicken with sour crop. I hope she recovers soon.

@jasminflower3814 3 жыл бұрын

Glendram. How did your chicken fair with the sour crop?

@Glendram 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasminflower3814 Sad to say she didn't survive. It was heartbreaking... I have no chickens now. I have been researching anything and everything to do with what it could have been. I have two trees in my garden that I am suspicious about because of their toxicity. One is a Narrow Leaf Ash, the other is a Chinaberry Tree. My worst fear is somehow they ingested some part of the tree and it has caused this problem. I have had chickens before and never had any problem... Perplexed to say the least.

@chickensinmygarden 3 жыл бұрын

😔 so sad

@jasminflower3814 3 жыл бұрын

@@Glendram Oh, I am sorry to hear the bad news about your poor chicken. You could be right about the trees. Does the chinaberry tree have little poisonous berries on it that may fall to the ground? If you lived in south Brisbane Australia I would give a couple of my little 4 month old silky bantams to keep you company. ;-)