I want to get into raising these for my chickens. Do you have other videos on how to get started? What happens when they become flies in your house because I want to raise them in my basement. I want to keep them warmer.
@fullcirclebioКүн бұрын
@@REDonFIRE I don’t really have a how-to series since I’m not raising them for my own use. I’m working towards building an alternative to the landfill while creating additional value-added products
@jdp170012 күн бұрын
Is it effective to grind spinach stem?
@fullcirclebio12 күн бұрын
@@jdp1700 This grinder can bind up if there is too much fibrous material in the food. Spinach stems could have stringy fibers that wrap around the blade and block the plate. This happened to me with banana peels. I had no idea peels could be so problematic. So I would say yes but proceed with caution.
@LoveJoyCompassion111124 күн бұрын
Great Job!!! You’re doing an amazing work for Mother Earth. The name of your channel says it all TO ME!! We don’t exactly know the TRUE meaning of what we are doing and why,until we really stop and think and do a FULL CIRCLE analogy of the meaning of what we are doing and why? Many blessings are coming your way to facilitate your work with this DIVINE insect,you have laid a SOLID foundation for BSF farming Much love and respect for your work🙏🙏
@fincayabisiАй бұрын
Thank you for this! We've been receiving quite a lot of excess enriched (butter) dough from a bakery and planning to start introducing larvae today. Seems we need to balance out the feed with normal bread.
@LoveJoyCompassion1111Ай бұрын
Forgot to ask,Have you thought about getting carbon credits for your work?
@fullcirclebioАй бұрын
@@LoveJoyCompassion1111 Carbon credits only “work” on a really big scale. But I also kind of feel like they’re a scam
@LoveJoyCompassion1111Ай бұрын
@@fullcirclebio the beauty of what you’re doing and have done is that the hardest part you’re mastering,once you master small- medium scale ,moving way up,it’s a matter of investment. My upcoming project will be on a Non-Profit basis but mine will be down dirty,I want to address the manure and waste water sludge current issues. This amazing insect has me mesmerized with its ability to Bioconvert and the ever short turn around. I am amazed how no one has done any major operation to address the food waste and manure issues,the few major facilities that currently operate in the USA are doing the easiest part… Beer Spent Grain Substrate and on a for profit basis. Can’t wait to get my project going 😍🙏💪
@LoveJoyCompassion1111Ай бұрын
Freaking awesome!! You’re making a big difference This country needs many like yourself to put a dent on so much food waste❤🙏💪
@LoveJoyCompassion1111Ай бұрын
Amazing!! It’s super tough to raise and breed them in a cold state like yours. What is your current output of larvae?
@fullcirclebioАй бұрын
@@LoveJoyCompassion1111 I’ve never tried to figure that out. I try to keep a population that can manage the volume of material that I bring in. As long as I have enough food for larvae and larvae for food, I feel I have a decent handle on things.
@LoveJoyCompassion1111Ай бұрын
Glad you were placed in my path today. I just started watching your content and will probably take me a few days to view at least 2 years worth of content. You’ve done the hard work,where millions in Asia have failed. I am glad you’re here in the good old USA,though in an EXTREMELY challenging state to grow and breed BSF . I am working on a massive project to tackle the Food waste problem we are facing,which is astronomical,and the numbers that are being put out there are nowhere close to what the numbers could actually be. I am lucky to be live an awesome state to do the 10 ton per day pilot facility. It took me 1 1/2 years to do my graduation phase,and I had to do in in Nicaragua,I acquired my starting colony from the wild and was successful in getting 6 generations. Looking forward to continuing to see your content Much Gratitude for what you’re doing 🙏
@aaronhopkins6697Ай бұрын
I'm not sure about the actual numbers but, if most houses had a couple of chickens to eat all waste food scraps it would greatly reduce the waste in landfills, and give people some fresh healthy eggs to eat.
@l0gic23Ай бұрын
I know its not the point of this video but...They treat the solid waste before landfill right?
@fullcirclebioАй бұрын
@@l0gic23 I certainly can’t speak to how it’s treated but yes I believe so. What we’re finding more of in municipal waste water is the presence of if PFAS, which is another can of worms that I don’t think we have any idea how it will impact the legacy of our soil and waterways. So any food sent to a wastewater plant is now contaminated with these forever chemicals. All the more reason to compost
@aaronhopkins6697Ай бұрын
@@l0gic23 they treat it by spreading the solids over the food producing farm lands, it's called organic fertilizer.
@l0gic23Ай бұрын
@@aaronhopkins6697 I wish that was 100% true but capitalism and greed ...
@aaronhopkins6697Ай бұрын
@@l0gic23 a person I met years ago was a cotton farmer, then they spread solid waste from a treatment plant them in a month or so they just went through the paddock and rowed the field up and let it go, then they became a cherry tomato farmer. Delicious.
@l0gic23Ай бұрын
@@aaronhopkins6697 sorry I see my reply probably sounded in disbelief... Was tired... I wasn't trying to say ... Something... STILL tired...🤣 Anyway I've heard of the practice... Think it happened a lot in Texas... Probably all over the place... Spreading that PFAS, etc, everywhere
@BlacksoldierFlyITAАй бұрын
Very good
@johnberry1107Ай бұрын
What are your thoughts on controlling & preventing micro-contaminates compromising the quality or safety of the product? Not concerned with heavy metal concentrations? I can not make the math work. Thank you. Stay safe.
@fullcirclebioАй бұрын
@@johnberry1107 I’m not really sure where specifically you’re concerned with contaminants. The incoming feedstock? The processing? What end product are you referring to?
@alvaromoreno37242 ай бұрын
i was worried about how to develop a system with out intensive handlabor for the larvae and pupae separation , and you solve it in 5 minutes video . if you develop a bio pond under another pond with water drainage and incroporating all the knowledege of BSF out there , you , i insist , have the complete system from one stage to other with no effort and simple harvesting method ...
@kap40202 ай бұрын
great vid! do you still use the "bio balls", or have you found something better? many thanks 🙏
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
@@kap4020 bio balls still going strong
@johnosborne50182 ай бұрын
Looks just like the one I got. I used my generator until I wired up the barn
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
@@johnosborne5018 it’s a solid unit, despite the questionable wiring
@beebop98082 ай бұрын
Might want to use a little food grade grease on both ends of the auger. Just a thin film will do. Its just silicon grease. Amazon is the place for it. Water resistant and doesn't wash off easily. It'll help with the wear you're getting at the plate. Avoid getting it in your eyes though. Remember water resistant. Won't hurt you but you'll have blurry vision for a while. :)
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
@@beebop9808 I feel like this is a warning spoken from lived experience…
@beebop98082 ай бұрын
hahaha yeah. I've used the stuff forever. It's also a dielectric and awesome for protecting electrical connections from corrosion, lubricant/sealer for o-rings. Got tubes of the stuff laying around everywhere. Clean your hands before you get an eye itch. lol
@samuelguiden33212 ай бұрын
Im have the same issue with the bin with solid walls and it seems they dont want to turn rigid to turn into flies. Consistently trying to climb out. You mentioned a bin with holes. My question is how to you keep them in the bin when you first put them in and they start moving around?
@korganrivera46592 ай бұрын
Very nice :) I'd hide a bench in there and make it my tea/coffee place.
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
@@korganrivera4659 👍 I almost included “paging korgan rivera” in the caption. Yeah it’s a really nice space. It’s everything I had hoped it would be and more
@livinsoil2 ай бұрын
Which grinder is it?
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
It's a Techtongda #52 bone crusher from ebay
@livinsoil2 ай бұрын
@@fullcirclebio Thank you! Your work and channel really inspires me :)
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
That's great! Good luck with your work!
@korganrivera46592 ай бұрын
This garden definitely deserves a higher resolution video.
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
*sigh* I hear that. I've thought about upgrading my computer but it's been a cost difficult to justify.
@swannercheryl2 ай бұрын
You are an excellent teacher and I'm so glad I found your channel!!... May I please ask why you scrape the females in with the eggs?
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! I only sweep the flies back into the container so that they return to the fly hutch. There was a time when I had to be mindful of having enough flies. I'm not as worried about that anymore, but at the time I was returning as many as I could to the mating area. And the eggs hatch faster in warmer temperatures, which at that time of year were in the fly hutch.
@Adnancorner2 ай бұрын
Flax is pretty cool in summer.
@Adnancorner2 ай бұрын
Even a small short with a phone is OK :) trust me. Folks love your genuine altitude to actually share the documented evidence of doing things. Thanks a lot. It would be kind of you if you also share how you build the structure within the barn to keep the temperature in control. Thank you very much once again.
@beebop98082 ай бұрын
Solar is as cheap as it's ever been at the moment if you do it yourself. Not so much if you're paying someone else to do it for you. DIY takes some knowledge that most don't have. And there is a bit of a curve to climb depending on where you're starting. Most start small and build from there. Gaining that knowledge along the way. Finding honest people to work for you is a difficult thing these days. I try hard to avoid looking for it myself. But I'm doing research on the effects of frass on plums, apricots and persimmons at the moment. :)
@ladycatalyst48742 ай бұрын
There was a huge flax field in my hometown and it was gorgeous! I grow flax for it's beauty, and pass the stalks along to a friend who spins. I love that there is growing 😂 support for flax growers!!!
@japhetafam5842 ай бұрын
❤ watching from Nigeria
@JeanPierreJollivet2 ай бұрын
What are the specs on your artificial lighting, not the heat lamps ones? How many Lumens and are is the K wavelength range?
@@fullcirclebio my mains power runs at 230V. I tried 2000 Lumens at 6000k at 30 Watts LED, it didn't seem to have an affect of the fly's behavior. temperature was about 15C to 20C we in early spring in South Africa. Thank you you Fullcirclebio. much appreciated.
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
The temperature needs to be pretty warm for the flies to be active. The best range for me is 79F-88F (26C-31C)
@JeanPierreJollivet2 ай бұрын
@@fullcirclebio I find that too. I guess BSF want it the goldilocks way. light wavelength, temperature and humidity & space. tx for the reply once again and take care.
@Adnancorner2 ай бұрын
In India they add dry oats or flour to offset the too much water from the products such as pumpkins or potatoes etc. And oats is high energy so... but also it also depend upon the container if there is a drainage for water to pass and leave the tubs they worms live in.
@Adnancorner2 ай бұрын
Have you thought of experimenting the eggs stored in fridge to stop hibernate ? probably keeping them in cool fridge in lowest part of the compartment and keep it with moist foam to keep the humidity upto 60% I think you watch horror movies, especially the "cabin in the woods" type lol...
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
Haven't really seen the need to experiment with that
@Adnancorner2 ай бұрын
I dont know about temp in F, but I assume your climate is similar to that of Moscow Russia ? I'd love to know how you kept the system indoors to keep the heat in and warm enough. Do you keep plants too ? indoors species, to keep the oxygen level up
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
It's just a matter of high population density to space. I had 80+ bins of larvae last winter and they sustained their own heat in a 12 foot x 12 foot insulated room. No plants. The lighting isn't sufficient for plants and also there is no room for plants
@galan81152 ай бұрын
What do you do with the prepupae that are about to pupating? Cause I have been struggling with the pupation part. :C
@fullcirclebio2 ай бұрын
@@galan8115 this video goes into my process for the pupae: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZOZeZiXa9yqo6csi=bpbjSfS3gaGqNc_h
@raccoltospedito3 ай бұрын
My bsfs haven't produced eggs, they've been mating for 2 days already
@fullcirclebio3 ай бұрын
Maybe wait a couple more days. And then look in any crack/crevice/hole they have available. Just because you provide a preferred egg-laying space doesn't mean the females will use it.
@samuelguiden33213 ай бұрын
Hey awesome stuff btw. I was wondering how do you dry oit the bsfl?
@fullcirclebio3 ай бұрын
@@samuelguiden3321 I use microwaves
@lotharbest50373 ай бұрын
Hello to Williamsport PA, For some time now I have been involved in BSF maggot breeding with small successes. Now I have watched several of your videos. I would like to recreate the Frass Sifter 3.0. Are there any drawings or sketches for this? I can't find anything similar in Germany. Best regards Lothar
@fullcirclebio3 ай бұрын
@@lotharbest5037 I don’t have plans for this but if you send me an email - [email protected] - I can try to take some thorough photos for you to reference. We used what we had laying around and then built on that information.
@Connie-k7q3 ай бұрын
Help! My pupae are not hatching into flies? Is there a temp/humidity level they ahould be at?
@fullcirclebio3 ай бұрын
@@Connie-k7q it’s hard to diagnose without much info. It should be warm/humid enough that the flies mate. What kind of container are the pupae in? How deep are they? Are they in a substrate?
@patriciacooper41283 ай бұрын
Brilliant!
@hakanercan57713 ай бұрын
TÜRKÇE TRANSLATE
@johnVojtek.3 ай бұрын
I love it and everything you are doing over there. I just started my first soldier fly larvae bin last week. So awesome
@billswearingen99503 ай бұрын
I know that this is the wrong video but,,,,,, what food grinder do you use for your large food?
@fullcirclebio3 ай бұрын
I searched "220v bone crusher" on ebay and picked one
@angiekeith81284 ай бұрын
I just found you and love your content but I struggle hearing you even with my volume maxed out.
@gtberryhill4 ай бұрын
What kind of grinder do you use?
@fullcirclebio4 ай бұрын
I searched "220v bone crusher" on ebay and picked one. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=bone+crusher+220v&_sacat=0&_odkw=electric+meat+grinder+220v&_sop=12
@mohammadrezanaziri77824 ай бұрын
What is the function of the polyca tube inside the compost heap?
@fullcirclebio4 ай бұрын
The air from the blower is pushed through those pipes and then goes up into the pile
@thereseayakouame5964 ай бұрын
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@alexandramatthews80764 ай бұрын
Hi, do you happen to have an affiliate link for the bio balls you use?
@fullcirclebio4 ай бұрын
I don't but this is the product: www.amazon.com/Yescom-Reusable-Aquarium-Canister-Biofilter/dp/B00S9L80E0/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IRI25W6BXXH2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uRbea1VgUay6PrF4Wuf2FQ.3y3Js7oU_nvlyVran1qzuznCpVnZu8Ae4kmadZLR-l4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Yescom%2B30mm%2Bbioballs&qid=1720401090&sprefix=yescom%2B30mm%2Bbioballs%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1&th=1
@Druexotics4 ай бұрын
Drill a hole on each end of the wood slat thread a bolt through space each slat out with a thin washer and then use a wing nut to tighten them together
@Jamiek4855 ай бұрын
Is there a website I can buy from you?
@Jamiek4855 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@yusriwahab57355 ай бұрын
Thank you a ton for this sharing. Love to try it out!!