"Don't overthink it; don't stress yourself out... let the system evolve and figure itself out with you." I will carry this with me everywhere I go, thank you.
@edibleacres4 жыл бұрын
It's an important reminder for all of us. I think we can get stuck on getting the right design dialed in before we start a project, and it's a real missed opportunity to just start and learn!
@MrTrevims4 жыл бұрын
Love this statement hard! I've only got 6 hens and some quail but everyday I'm out there creating all kinds of pockets of fun for them... Some work, some don't...... So what
@begreatful95282 жыл бұрын
Sounds like zen. Maybe he practice it. Probably.
@deanframe9095 Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!
@jbuck1975 Жыл бұрын
That's why I don't get anything accomplished. I put it off because I overthink everything
@tamivega62252 жыл бұрын
This is it! Books, Videos, Google, visiting farms... so much searching! This is the just chicken environment/system I've been looking for. And your ATTITUDE! The best! You're kind of the Mr. Rogers of the Chicken Neighborhood! It's a Beautiful Day! I want to be just like you when I grow up! (I'm 75 yrs. old. 🤣)
@edibleacres2 жыл бұрын
SO excited to read this and sense that our experiments resonate with you!!!
@swissmaid10 ай бұрын
Haha, 71 here, ....when I grow up, haha
@WelcometoChickenlandia4 жыл бұрын
OMG. I love that you're even thinking about the little birds and chipmunks!! SO much yes! I ferment feed and also sprout grain but I'm working on making the system easier. This is great.
@faithsfarmlife14242 жыл бұрын
And keeps rats from dying in the feed
@melanielane92364 жыл бұрын
I love how you add an escape board so nothing drowns in the bucket. That shows a level of thought and caring that is impressive! :)
@edibleacres4 жыл бұрын
That's all my wife Sasha there :)
@mspat81953 жыл бұрын
This & your reply to the man about being a chicken who flew in & hoped you didn't notice . . . . . That was a personal, warm wecome thrown to us all. I'm all in, nice to meet y'all❣ You're welcome on my porch, as well, with some great tea, made with pure, fresh water & a sprig of mint if you'd like. 💞👵 PS I shared your link in my group pages, on other platforms, thank you 💝
@dogslobbergardens66062 жыл бұрын
It's a kind thought to begin with, and also very pragmatic. I'm pretty sure nobody wants a rotting critter corpse in their feed.
@StephenJelinek2 жыл бұрын
My meat bird chickens get moved to new pasture everyday at sunrise. I give them 3 hours to forage the pasture prior to feeding.
@yolylacy54165 жыл бұрын
I love how you simplify any process. You make us believe we all can do it. Thank you.
@edibleacres5 жыл бұрын
I think everyone can do it!
@jacksimper57254 жыл бұрын
Wisest words heard in a long time ." We are trying "
@fredflintstone15473 жыл бұрын
i spilled a bunch of chicken feed at some point when i was a kid and remember being upset for being wasteful and clumsy. A couple years later that spot was growing a 2ft tall, unthinned, super dense variety of plants that somehow survived despite total neglect. i like your reverse-tractor method of containing and rotating access to the plants rather than containing the birds.
@jeffreylong94052 жыл бұрын
Works like a charm.
@kristilisakleiner93844 жыл бұрын
I adore how simple and easy this system is, you are simply working with nature for everyone’s benefit
@edibleacres4 жыл бұрын
It can be a lot of work / complex, but can also be something you add just a little bit to an existing system. Definitely not an all or nothing kind of deal.
@carlacowling17894 жыл бұрын
"Don't stress yourself, Don't think it out. Just put them out And they will sprout.". Maybe a new children's song?
@farmermom5 жыл бұрын
Easy, nutritious and inexpensive -- win, win, win! I've soaked/fermented our feed for a long time but always thought the sprouting process too cumbersome....but I could definitely do this! THANK YOU!
@squange202 жыл бұрын
Yes, this looks easy enough. And being in the ground, it won’t get mouldy like if fresh sprouts were left for a longer period. It’s also good for the soil in case the chickens don’t finish all of them. So all round a very good solution.
@zacharylindgren25702 жыл бұрын
I loved hearing Sasha laugh in the background every once in a while. Makes it feel very organic. :)
@Rubberglass4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this. About to buy my first house and leaving tons from you. Grace and peace in Jesus name.
@wholelover4 жыл бұрын
I grow commercial wheat and couldn’t understand why so many people struggle to sprout their wheat with all kinds of techniques but you just demystified it all. 👍 Nice work
@rosehavenfarm29695 жыл бұрын
The point is to do the best you can with what you have. I think you're doing that. And you gave me some ideas, too! Thank, Sean.
@chelseahartweg29385 жыл бұрын
Yet another genius example of simplicity making so much sense!
@mamosiplaza6986Ай бұрын
This is by far the best way I have ever seen and heard. Thanks 🙏
@farmfam52 жыл бұрын
I’m so grateful I found this video! Thank you!
@alicebmrocha5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, today was a hard day, but seeing your chickens always makes me smile. All the love from Brazil
@NS-rn2yy5 жыл бұрын
"from Brazil"?? Prayers for you and all the people of Brazil and for the land itself.
@flyfishing17765 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏for you Blessings
@coarsegoldguy74145 жыл бұрын
If I were a chicken, I would fly in and hope you didn't notice. 🐤
@edibleacres5 жыл бұрын
We'd notice and throw you some extra sprouts as a welcome gift :)
@coarsegoldguy74145 жыл бұрын
@@edibleacres That wouldn't ruffle my feathers.
@bearnaff93874 жыл бұрын
Every wild jungle bird whose ancestors managed to avoid getting captured and domesticated envies your chickens.
@petermenningen3384 жыл бұрын
Don't try in the state of Hawaii your flock will double every week they hatch a new brood every month if it wasn't fr feral cats and Mongoose we would be up to our armpits in wild chickens.
@kristilisakleiner93844 жыл бұрын
Peter Menningen Wow
@loreleishillcox69002 жыл бұрын
Excellent example of ingenuity & utility. Love these kind of concepts.
@ronshook51943 жыл бұрын
NEW SUBSCRIBER..... YOU ARE A RIOT.... IM A RETIRED ZOO KEEPER 71 YRS OLD. YOU ARE LIKE A YOUNG OLD TIMER.... KEEP IT UP... RON ADIRONDACKS, UPSTATE, N.Y.
@tonymcdonald64823 жыл бұрын
Very impressed. So simplistically natural. I am an instant convert. Thank you for refocusing my ten years of natural farming.
@edibleacres3 жыл бұрын
So thrilled the ideas resonate with you!
@manchu6005 Жыл бұрын
It's really great when the girls come over where you're working since they know that the food is there. My girls like it when I toss a grub or worm to them as I dig holes for whatever task is being worked. Happy New Year y'all! 🇺🇸⚔🇬🇪
@bluesalamander83515 жыл бұрын
Awesome info! Thank you . I have wanted to do this but as you stated the info available can be confusing ! Kudos!
@edibleacres5 жыл бұрын
You are the exact type of person we are hoping to reach with this sort of content.
@fionawalker81843 жыл бұрын
What a lovely calming demonstration, I love the organic way you do yours and not so stressed about watering it every day. Thank you for sharing.
@JennyG.COW5 Жыл бұрын
A neighbor of mine has chickens and I'd love to share this them! Thank you for sharing a healthy resources! 😊👍
@chickentender40375 жыл бұрын
Thanks, "love the no stress, see how it goes and adjust as needed methods" you share. Just what's needed in my little yard.
@Veronica-lz1ln Жыл бұрын
Wow!! I loved this video!! I’ve been wanting to give our chickens more greens but have been dreading the long process of sprouting. You’re right, it doesn’t have to perfect and I don’t have to stay bogged down in the details. Thank you!!
@edibleacres Жыл бұрын
Certainly you can try this method as a place to start and see what it does for you.
@samlicorish56453 жыл бұрын
Yours was actually a better video that I had imagined it would be. Simple, effective, less work. Can't beat that. If only I could get seed in my area that cheap... but I'll use what I have.
@edibleacres3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck to you! You may want to see if you can find any direct connections with farmers in your area.
@jeffreylong94052 жыл бұрын
Chicken scratch, cheaper than cheap and grows.
@abdulnassertajudeen81902 жыл бұрын
i like the way you simplified the process. no worries about watering or mold
@RevLetaLee2 жыл бұрын
LOVE this. young chickens arriving today. This is so much more my kind of animal care. I have some challenges but I am grateful to start with some alternative and healthier suggestions. Thank you.
@grumpygrannysgoatsngardens3185 Жыл бұрын
Hi Lita- I also have '"challenges" and honor your courage and successes. I've modified and simplified my homestead so I can continue into my 70's. Chickens, fruit/nut trees, and wide-aisle or raised garden beds are helpful. Am wondering what you're learning?
@amy34585 жыл бұрын
You have taught us so much! I just love you both! Thank you for everything you do!
@NyssaLee4 жыл бұрын
I've only just found your channel & have found it incredibly informative; I now have plans to put a lot of things into action which I previously wouldn't have thought to do, so thank you!
@chantaltulliez80664 жыл бұрын
Soooo relaxing and happy feelings to watch your contented hens....
@hilaryboyd85944 жыл бұрын
I’ve been so busy on the farm this summer that now I get to go back and binge-watch all of the videos I’ve missed! 😍😍😍
@edibleacres4 жыл бұрын
Welcome back! :)
@peterellis56265 жыл бұрын
lol.. kicking aside what you exposed ;) "Dad! I do it myself!!"
@thatsmuzik2570 Жыл бұрын
You have such a soothing voice, and your no-fuss method of providing for chickens is almost a therapeutic away to wind down at the end of a long day.
@edibleacres Жыл бұрын
Yay!
@siamstation2 жыл бұрын
What a great video. I sprout seeds for my ladies as well. It's a great for them and a treat for me to watch them enjoy it. Blessings from Australia ❤️
@swissmaid10 ай бұрын
Just love your common sense! Rare these days. Thank-you, I am learning!
@nevernever77092 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. So helpful. I really love this concept. Its shown me just what I was looking for. Flow, a natural, simple process to enjoying health happy chickens 🌻
@darubaru3 жыл бұрын
I am getting amazed to see that all this "obviousness" was actually possible... You give hope!
@mariannefroholdt97834 жыл бұрын
So beautiful to see How well taken care ogf they are🤗
@Celladorzz5 жыл бұрын
your living wall/Privacy roadside fence looks AMAZING! Almost didn't recognize where you were in the yard!
@edibleacres5 жыл бұрын
Time for an update maybe!
@annapry34564 жыл бұрын
Thankful for this common sense approach, I ordered bags of whole wheat, oat and rye from amazon but was a little intimidated by the sprouting articles telling me to rinse and baby the sprouts. This will work out much better and I will start today!
@edibleacres4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@TinyGiantLifeStyle Жыл бұрын
This is SO much more practical than trays, watering, and gnats
@edibleacres Жыл бұрын
It works well for us
@paulcleary743710 ай бұрын
Everything i search for leads me back to your videos 😂 excellent work brother 😊
@mattmurdoch262311 ай бұрын
Love the flexibility you give yourself to experiment and be creative with your feed approach. I’ve wondered if I could just “plant” my sprouted grains for the chickens. Glad to see it works! Ill be doing that from now on!
@edibleacres11 ай бұрын
Definitely worth trying out at least on a small scale
@meolson9197 Жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video but Iove your smart approach to feeding chickens. I went all whole grains for my birds two years ago. Then I learned that sprouted grains increase 30% in protein so I added the sprouting. Now I will try this burying and hiding technique! And the birds are such a fan of finding treasure under a moved bucket!
@edibleacres Жыл бұрын
They really love the 'work' of finding the soaked and sprouting seeds... Glad this resonates with ya
@MotifMusicStudios Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful and I love the simplicity of this!
@yeevita5 жыл бұрын
Love the easiness. Love that the girls seem to love it. No sprouted greens unless the girls are blocked from it. Happy girls!
@rojilander72123 жыл бұрын
Your thoughtfulness in the yard has created a chicken utopia and an edge with the sprouts is catchy...and the chicken conversations are exemplary...Thanks 🤔 😅😅
@monkey2bize2 жыл бұрын
I love your method. Much more natural and less wasteful.
@courtneyheron15612 жыл бұрын
A beautiful thought provoking and valuable video! Thanks a million.🙏❤️😊
@tanyaparker-callsign.kk7ic2382 жыл бұрын
Great video we have our first set of ten baby chickens 🐔 looking forward to simple easy farming feeling nature and allowing nature to feed...✊🏾❤️❤️❤️✊🏾
@resolutionarybeing18853 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the simplicity and ease of production you have created as your feeding system. Thank you. I just found you folks and love the way you think! I will seek out your site.
@2iceblest5 ай бұрын
While northerners can’t employ this year round (makes me want to return to my home state), I do sprout every day without rinsing and rinsing. A sunny window, some seeds, a tray and a spray bottle is all it takes. Plus, I like the idea of soaking one night and spreading their feed seed. I’m going to do that with my scratch mix which is just for them to keep busy in the cold months.
@StaceyHerewegrowagain2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I've been experimenting with sprouts lately and this helps so much.
@portofcall1004 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tutorial! You and you're chickens are delightful.
@LittleJordanFarm5 жыл бұрын
Love your method 😊
@veneshpillay2988 Жыл бұрын
Exellent video , can just imagine the quality of those eggs
@edibleacres Жыл бұрын
Variable but often quite lovely
@thisissoeasy9 ай бұрын
Brilliant in every way! Thank you so much. Cheers from Outback Australia, Rolf.
@deecooper15673 жыл бұрын
I know I’m late finding some of your vids🙁 but are very creative. I was raised with .. if you don’t ask you don’t learn. This holds true with trying things & see how it goes. Great video 👵🏻👩🌾❣️
@ZombiesCometh5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for continually sharing your journey.
@edibleacres5 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@pandorafox3944 Жыл бұрын
I had a bit of an idea like this. Your method is so much better. And I will stop stressing. THANK YOU SO MUCH💗💚
@edibleacres Жыл бұрын
So glad if this helps reduce stress!
@nicolassanmillan84605 жыл бұрын
Great info here, love your videos. I'm getting some really nice ideas both for the garden and the chickens -they really love having access to compost piles, can't wait to try the sprouts! Very inspiring and relaxing channel, keep it up, cheers from the other side of the Atlantic.
@babyroot34793 жыл бұрын
We just got our first small flock (5 hens) we'll be adding more hens as time goes on. I feel so compelled to do this Im starting today. I love all the ideas and tips.
@edibleacres3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, hope it works wonderfully for you!
@christynm.89336 ай бұрын
IM AN INSANE LOVER OF 🐿️. WHEN YOU PUT THE STICK IN THE BUCKET SO CHIPMUNKS & BIRDS DONT DROWN.. I SUBSCRIBED!❤❤❤❤ YOU ARE AWESOME SIR!🥳
@edibleacres6 ай бұрын
So glad you've decided to join us
@kidsnkittens2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! This is the easiest process I’ve seen. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you!
@dogslobbergardens66062 жыл бұрын
This video is still very helpful a couple years later. With the rising cost of feed (and everything else) I think it's more relevant and more important than ever. Every year I'm more convinced that the smartest, highest-return investment one can make is.... seeds. For all sorts of reasons. Thanks!
@adelepoe54385 жыл бұрын
Great, helpful video. I appreciate the simplicity, it is exactly what I need. Thank you.
@edibleacres5 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure for sure!
@BigTopPeeWee4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome...I’m five maybe six videos deep on auto-continue and you almost got me wanting chickens...I got here looking at kiwi propagation...great job!
@truthbetold89152 жыл бұрын
Love your permacultural approach. Let nature do its thing. Don't fuss with man-made recipes.
@kolapyellow76312 жыл бұрын
this is a great idea. i like to keep chickens after retirement. i will use your tip. thanks for sharing.
@rahneclark19026 ай бұрын
Like that you are calming and kind 😊
@edibleacres6 ай бұрын
Thanks I try
@lucky13farms995 жыл бұрын
Excellent techniques, you really got me thinking about ways I can do this now. My chicks would love that. They already go through the woods like crazy but this would give them even more.
@syedaamirbukhari9204 Жыл бұрын
Great this is the concept I was looking for so long. Thanks and may God Bless You guidance to eternal paradise in Jannat ul Firdous. Aameen
@womanofwazo2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful scenery
@memdass7473 жыл бұрын
I now get it. I asked about chicken feed on your latest post and here’s the answer!! Thanks so much for the posts!
@edibleacres3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely our pleasure.
@hellococky7433 Жыл бұрын
great work. It looks wholesome and interesting for the chicks
@liamabean35325 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video - thanks for your hard work to film and share these tips with us.
@edibleacres5 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure. Although as you can tell from the video quality this isn't a lot of hard work!
@RR-vg5hg5 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to chicken tv
@mohammedayaz27923 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved the simplicity of your advice. Thank you for sharing. We've getting our first chickens this weekend and will be implementing this system.
@edibleacres3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@learningaswegocitygonecoun68055 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. We haven't tried germinating our grain. We have just been moving our chicken into different areas. We'll have to give it a try.
@squange202 жыл бұрын
What a great idea. Good chicken feed is quite expensive, and our birds have not been laying over the last few months, apart from the odd one. It is our winter in NZ, but we were told that these chickens generally lay all year. They are so fussy when given greens like spinach or other kitchen veggie scraps, but they love the treat of sweet corn mixed with leftover rice.
@edibleacres2 жыл бұрын
I imagine sweet corn with rice is well appreciated by them!
@fallonnicole77364 жыл бұрын
We have been ‘half-a$$ing’ your system and I’m loving what I see so far! Can’t wait to keep implementing and experimenting as our kids grow up and can help! Trying to build a cattle panel plastic house like yours for winter composting here in MN, but we are running out of warm weather and time!
@grumpygrannysgoatsngardens3185 Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, growing in MN-- wow! Now that's a challenge! Keep us in the loop on how it goes please
@rebeccas.kailyaird49943 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this! Our chickens are coming in April and I've been stressing out over their feed, and the prices of good feed. This makes it so simple for a young family, or anybody, to handle! Thank you thank you!!
@edibleacres3 жыл бұрын
Happy chicken parenting, you'll do great :)
@jdwilsun Жыл бұрын
I fed my chickens grain sprouted for 7 days. I mixed 2 parts wheat, one-part oats, one of corn & if it is cold, one of barley. I put the estimated daily amount of mixed feed in each of seven 20L pails with water drainage holes drilled in the bottom. The grain was watered twice a day. The chickens were fed the grain that had sprouted for 7 days. In hot climate maybe 4 days is enough. I overfed so some grain grew in the pen for continual greens. The egg yolks were very dark orange, nearly red. The taste was delicious, almost sweet. The eggs were in high demand. The chickens loved the feed.
@gerardhoward30849 ай бұрын
Totally enjoy your videos… and we’ve learned so much from you… Thank you
@marylandsmann11755 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your teaching
@user-xp5qx8wg9x3 жыл бұрын
Very smart. Thanks for sharing this valuable and elegant system.
@HJG-10194 жыл бұрын
Wow! Simple, easy and a great 'low/no effort solution! Good for any size yard or coop! Thanks so much for letting us know "what works" !
@edibleacres4 жыл бұрын
It's been working pretty nicely for us. Good to have a baseline of something simple you can always evolve and deepen if you wanted.
@DonnaRatliff12 жыл бұрын
Awesome ❤️. I just sprouted some grains and its greens now in just a few days. I was wondering how to feed it and you helped me figure it out.
@edibleacres2 жыл бұрын
So glad
@TheH20please4 жыл бұрын
This is just the video the chickens and I have been waiting for. Thank you.
@kathygrannes12194 жыл бұрын
This was my favorite info and video to date!! Thank you. I’m about to get some chickens. Yay
@edibleacres4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@annacarmichael90162 жыл бұрын
I have found this video really helpful. We kept chickens a few years ago and the ground became pretty barron. We have just got chickens again and I was worried that their lush green patch will soon become dust/dirt but I am very hopeful I can achieve much better since watching your video. Thanks
@edibleacres2 жыл бұрын
I hope so!
@houseofhurleys3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful and encouraging. Thank you 🙏🏼
@ofirshorshy82812 жыл бұрын
beautiful Idea that was just what I needed to add to my chicken as they eat all up and I am new with chickens. Thanks will practice.
@ritabeitz95983 жыл бұрын
This method is great for the spring and summer months, but if you live in a climate that gets colder in the winter, you must be able to sprout indoors. This is why I am making a fodder system, then will move it inside in the winter. But your method is very easy and very little stress.
@lilikays65282 жыл бұрын
wow that's a great idea for an easy feeding system for healthy chickens. thank you
@wordswritteninred71712 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant idea. One I will be implementing! I’ve done tray sprouts. Fermented feed. All too time consuming. I only feed organic whole grain, and scraps. Unfortunately, I have not found a good source to save money. So I need to find a way to supplement their feed. My plan is, to take all the ground I do not officially garden, I will be “cover cropping,” with a bag of their scratch whole grain feed. And whatever I get, is bonus! Every little bit helps. They do give beautiful eggs! Orange yolks, almost like golf balls! One more thing. Your method makes for happychickens. They love looking for food.