How To Make Infinite FREE Animal Feed

[@dart336]

Don't forget to go to harbor freight for tarps. They sell both sun mesh that blocks out 70% of the sun's light and some privacy, and a canvis tarp that is breathable and mildew resistant. Either one should help prolong your storage totes life and conceal them better.

[@mrducky6322]

Mans created a minecraft mob grinder 💀

[@darkthestickman41]

.... 😂😂😂😂😂

[@beebop9808]

The bugs are much more efficient if you will grind and drain produce. That will let you ditch the drain tube also. Balance the moister out with dry food like grounds and bread. A single pod 2x2 1/2 feet has been producing 1/2 gallon of larva daily all summer being fed about 10 lbs a day. Larva reach peak nutritional value at 15 days. Most of what is fed to 15 birds are large white larva while most of the black pre-pupa are released to mature and return with eggs. Not including the family of 5 sweet little Wrens that eat bugs out of the bin all day. Have to come up with accommodations for the song birds when the operation is moved indoors and ramped up in January.

[@burropoco]

02:18 That is great liquid fertiliser (leachate), capture it. Pipe should go into a sealed bottle. Use to feed plants in 20:1 leachate/water mix.

[@mikemcelveen]

For those in mosquito prone areas, the stagnate water at the base of the legs would be a problem. However, if you made it deep enough, perhaps you could also have some mosquito fish living in there to keep the mosquito larvae at bay.

[@SamiRemingtonStorm-ty6ro]

Put BTi in the water.

[@andrewdraper6586]

I homestead in Texas and mosquitos came to my mind immediately when I saw the stagnant water. Great idea otherwise.

[@billsmith2593]

Maybe soap dish soap too, to break the surface tension...

[@bcupcake]

Put Lemongrass or citronella cuttings in the water...

[@Reciprocity_Soils]

Super great! Thanks for the look into your biopod for black soldier fly larvae nourishment, growth, and harvest.

[@MrZiachi]

it sounds to me the grubs wont grow for the winter seasons. So do we dry store the excess grubs during the season and fee the chickens during the cold seasons?

[@zits56able]

Could probably vacuume seal bags of em and freeze them. Dehydration and rehydration could probably work too, or dehydrat and grind into a meal that could be made into paste or pellets

[@bloggerpartner7838]

you can process them into some kind of grubs flour.

[@ThunderStruck15]

They form into a chrysalis a week or so after becoming the black grubs. You can take that, and stick it in the fridge, it's good for a long while like that, and the chickens will eat them even in the chrysalis. They don't hang like caterpillars, they just get kinda stiff and don't move.

[@Tricky-yg5xm]

Protein is protein, dont judge me

[@solfarms9304]

😂

[@Maytopia0de]

Thank you for the creative video. Inspired by your video of the first bio pod I have made one for a neighbor. To mount the cardboard I have just used sharpened studding. This makes it easy to remove old cardboard and install new one. Just spike it up.

[@onlinesuccessinternational8281]

You are amazing. Can't wait to see the full DIY video of this 😍😍😍🔥

[@PronghornPrairieFarm]

They eat other fly larvae that’s why there’s no other pest flies.

[@TherealAsanD]

Do they eat mosquito larvae

[@PtrOBrn]

​@@TherealAsanDmosquitoes lay thier eggs in standing water. So... no.

[@mizan-mq3me]

No , Black soldiers fly not a predator Other fly didn't exist because the food sources occupied already by the black ,so the other will looking other food sources

[@vicentegomez1416]

Well, this looks like a very well thought idea, congratulations. I don't know if in europe we have these flies (hope not but probably yes?) but I remember from when I was a kid that you could do something like this with some scarabs that ate paper and flour. People with terrariums and so had big jars with self sustaining (well, if you provided flour and paper) worm populations.

[@mooctopia123]

can you freeze the grubs until winter when there won't be production due to weather?

[@noericardo1490]

Freaking captain america flies

[@dojoparsnip9905]

you do whatever you want. its your life. if you want to, you can.

[@tiagopariol]

Really great sustainable idea! Congrats !!!

[@deanapan8413]

Great video! I live in the tropics and have quail and chickens…. So need to start this!

[@Geh_Dama_Weg]

can you pls do a building tutorial of this boxes?

[@victor_istaken]

Frfr

[@unpopularopinions-e2c]

Why does he need too? The ingredients are in the video? A tub? A pvc fitting? Coffee grounds? Cardboard? And organic material? How do you not have a brain big enough to put all of this together?? With the 30 likes your comment has I can't believe this has to be said but here I am. People are so dense.

[@Geh_Dama_Weg]

@@unpopularopinions-e2ces gibt 2 arten von menschen. die einen machen sich drüber lustig, wenn jemand etwas nicht kann oder weiß, die anderen haben genug gehirn um zu verstehen, dass niemand alles wissen bzw alle skills besitzen kann und helfen dementsprechend auch gerne. mit handwerklichem zeug habe ich bisher einfach net viel zu tun gehabt, dafür bin ich dir aber in ganz anderen bereichen überlegen ;) ich weiß wenn ich so ein video sehe nicht, was für schwierigkeiten und komplikationen auf mich zukommen, deswegen hätte ich mir einfach n tutorial dazu gewünscht. gute tutorials haben mir schon viel weitergeholfen :) p.s. so ein kasten steht bei mir bereits seit letztem jahr im garnet und das habe ich auch ganz ohne tutorial geschafft 😂😂💪🏽 nur weil ich mir ein tutorial wünsche heißt es also nicht, dass ich etwas nicht hinbekomme. also nochmal ein fazit an dich: denk bevor du sprichst oder schreibst und sei nicht immer so angreifend. ich verstehe, dass du n schlechten tag hattest, aber im internet sitzen auch nur menschen. die brauchst du nicht so dumm anzumachen :)

[@user-xo4om8qv6m]

@@Geh_Dama_Weg👍🏽

[@albertoe.martinez7763]

@@Geh_Dama_WegGood, I support your response 100%, 👍.

[@Qettec]

I love this channel ❤

[@Bleeper168]

Such a wholesome channel. Definitely subscribing. Great content!

[@elcatelblanco8152]

What flies can replace the black soldiers flies in southamerica?

[@allankokkonen5722]

I would love to know as well

[@HectorNoya]

Mosca soldado!

[@allankokkonen5722]

@@HectorNoya thanks. Mas precisa colocar a larva no ecossistema ou ela ja está por aqui?

[@HectorNoya]

@@allankokkonen5722 ela vem até se você não quiser! Kkkkkk

[@MrNombik]

I read recently that Black Soldier Flies originate from South America. There should be some there, too.

[@agoogleuser2507]

Did you know some crazy people were considering feeting this chicken worm food to people?

[@jnwwood]

I really like this idea, I live off-grind and have about 35 chickens, and I'm always looking for ideas to bring my feed cost down. Nice work guys :)

[@anthonymazzeo6123]

How much does feed for that many chickens cost you normally?

[@kevreilly7]

They will go crazy for the grubs

[@kevreilly7]

​@@anthonymazzeo6123 Alot. Free range chickens will get them to be profitable. Cage chickens are a negative investment

[@OffGridInvestor]

Off grid you mean. Join the club. Unfortunately my cat would kill the chickens.

[@brox2098]

2:30 It's mostly a good idea. We have fireants here that do the ant raft thing to get over water 🥺. However, I've noticed fireants go more crazy for junk food. Basic food like coffee and greens like shown above is better than breads and other stuff.

[@incoco2]

Thanks for Sharing really good idea!

[@chimee1237]

Do you get black soldier flies in Australia?

[@eklectiktoni]

Apparently. The Gardening Australia channel has a video on farming black soldier flies.

[@LightofJoshua]

I’m so glad I came across your channel

[@lovingit1538]

Great video..waiting for the next. When purchased do better instructions come with pods ?

[@acornlandlabs]

We are releasing our own DIY plans in 2 weeks!

[@GLG_YT]

@@acornlandlabsthis all sounds good but why not feed the food scraps straight to the chickens?

[@looneyknight21]

​@@GLG_YTas mentioned in the video, to provide protein to the chickens. Most of their food scraps are probably not protein

[@lovingit1538]

@@acornlandlabs nice !

[@acornlandlabs]

@@looneyknight21 Correct!

[@davidbailey3337]

As the food waste accumulates do you empty out portions throughout the season from the container?

[@CALCOBRA94]

It's compose.

[@davidbailey3337]

@@CALCOBRA94 thank you

[@lobsangtwain7872]

Hi i'm from Poland and I'm planing to move to country side and I want to have chickens some day and Im wondering if this could work in Poland with other fly spices

[@eklectiktoni]

From Wikipedia: The black soldier fly "is native to the Neotropical realm, but in recent decades has spread across all continents, becoming virtually cosmopolitan. It is present in most of North America and Europe". So black soldier flies might already live in Poland. I would give it a try and see what happens.

[@sai63836]

When building this, will black solider flies just appear? Or do they need to be introduced first, and can they be invasive

[@BankruptMonkey]

Whether they are invasive or not depends on the country/ state you live in

[@OffGridInvestor]

If they're around, they come for the stink.

[@jamesmoriarty9603]

Do you have concerns about things tipping over during a storm? What would be the impact of it accidentally opening up and spilling the larvae everywhere?

[@ErtugrulK]

You can always let chickens out so they can pick all of the larvae

[@onlinesuccessinternational8281]

Simply let the chicken have a fun filled day of eating 😆🥰🥰🥰

[@ckafer1]

Where are plans? Would love to compare to the one I built. Moisture management is the biggest issue I have.

[@Ransetsu]

Do you have the tube leading out the back? Is your system at an angle?

[@unpopularopinions-e2c]

Literally every single thing you need to know is in this video? I don't even own chickens or a farm and I completely understand how to replicate this and how this process works effectively by just watching and listening to him. His title is not misleading? This is exactly how you make these bio pods? What are you so confused about? You can answer your own questions by rewatching the video and paying close attention? Why does he need to re do this entire video in extreme detail? so you can have someone hold your hand? I don't get it.

[@Words-of-encouragement.-.]

@@unpopularopinions-e2c You just said you don't own chickens or a farm and yet you think you could completely replicate it with no problems...you don't even know what OP's moisture problem is or why he has it. You are a shining example of the Dunning-Kruger effect and you've never even actually tried doing it. Unbelievable. "In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra

[@magikfrog2]

Do these produce larva year round where you are located? Do they need to stay warm during the winter?

[@angryidahobusdriver]

Definitely needs to be protected from extreme cold and heat. I would say ideally anywhere between 64f - 87f. That’s just an example point. I’m sure in extreme conditions that it doesn’t produce nearly the ideal amount.

[@MJK151]

Hello, I’m wondering if the plans or building tutorial were ever posted anywhere? Great video and concept.

[@GFYYT11111]

Great content 🙏 thanks for sharing with us ❤ from Australia ❤

[@kieranomahony00]

This is really good. Just a thought, wouldn't it be easier to just place this next to the chicken coop sticking through the side and then just have the grubs fall out of the end right into the chocken pen? Which would act as a kind of natural, automated system?

[@j.d.wilkins9220]

This was my thought as well... ima gunna try it, what could possibly go wrong... haha

[@levimiller7642]

This is amazing! You should make a video of the step by step breakdown of how you made this.

[@peakyhollows]

Love this idea, but nobody calling out they switched the design mid video and then it switched back? Which version works better, bucket inside or out? Or is it preference?

[@lowlightRN]

The most important question you didnt discuss: ehats the design and how do u do it?

[@SamiRemingtonStorm-ty6ro]

You can't determine what you need from the video?

[@deinse82]

Just to be clear: commercial BSFL producers don't use these pods. They breed their own soldier flies under netting, they harvest eggs manually and transplant them into a food source, and then they harvest the larvae manually. All this is done in an indoor space. The reason for that is because they know exactly how much feed the larvae eat. So they transplant the right amount of eggs into each batch of feed, preventing waste and bad smells. The growing space for the larvae produces zero smell, it's a clean and waste free process, with a feed conversion rate of about 2.5 to 1. That means 2.5 pounds of food waste produces 1 pound of larvae. If you want to sell larvae and actually make it worthwhile, that's the process to follow. These pods are far less productive, and they waste a lot of feed. Honestly, in most cases it's probably better to just feed your food waste to the chickens directly. You'll get a better conversion rate.

[@TheHazelip]

When will the plans be available on your site?

[@tukangiseng]

the gruberinos : "Finally we're Freeeeee---ack!"

[@pradheepthangam7282]

Please clear these for me... You said that other flies may try to occupy the biopod... So is there any chance other flies could occupy the biopod before bsf comes? And what climatic conditions are suitable for this setup?

[@ramhornjoe]

Nice video I will certainly be making one of these in the future 💖

[@trixyk295]

I’m still confused what to do with the castings. Do you add them straight to the garden or do they need to go to another compost pile first. Does the moisture stop at a certain point? Can you use the moisture as fertilizer too?

[@SurrealNotion]

Great idea! I can't wait to see the plans to build one. We have chickens are I'm always looking for ways to save money. Thanks so much for sharing info like this.

[@G0SuBunnY]

you should also consider a worm tower with the three bucket system. another way to get chicken feed.

[@JackedUpOnMTDew]

Have someone look into 3d printing a better bed/nest for the soldier fly’s to lay there eggs. Could probably maximize more eggs than the cardboard maybe? Gonna give it a shot when I build mine. Great vid!

[@donovandec574]

okay so you have 2 designs here, one with a ramp with the bucket on the inside, and one with pvc coming out the front leading to a hanging bucket. What are the considerations for all that?

[@felixgagne1283]

Does it work all year or it is just at a certain time when they reproduce

[@maigematthews5620]

Hey, whatever happened to the that long video of the DIY BioPod???

[@karlbogrand1239]

awesome thanks. will be trying!

[@jourdanhamme3426]

This is a great video, great work guys :)

[@thislife3738]

Hi! Is this system sustainable? How did you grow adult fly if the larvae fall into the bucket? Do you have a system also where you put the black larvae that grows into adult fly then back into that system?

[@thylawhiskers8003]

Can the soldierfly larva also be food for other critters, like reptile snacks or fish bait

[@Humtaro]

Sure, if they like to eat them

[@Bucknastyy]

Yes I feed them to my cichlids

[@saucelessbones5872]

Can you use the liquid from the moisture for something , like fermented with grain

[@lenorahoward7180]

Oh please could you help me figure out a way to feed our feral cats here in the Big island? Without bugs or anything getting to the food ? We have so many here it’s insane to try to feed them without the mongooses getting their food . I’m stumped. But you kids have a brain that could probably come up with something simple. I love your show building a cabin with minimal moneys and we’re campers from way back . Lived in a big blue bus for five years and lived it. Thanks I look forward to hearing from you. Aloha

[@JovenJimenez-zm5br]

Red ants : Ok soldiers line a bridge and We will eat those thing

[@salomeballena6849]

Have observed that BSF also helps control flies. And also seen some BSF larva eat fly larva. I don't know if they really do or if it was only an instance.

[@Survivalguy]

Neat design but what do you do for mosquitoes in the bug mote water? Veg. oil?

[@TheNicagator]

does that work with house flies as chicken feed?

[@heavensgone]

Bro made a mob farm irl

[@Ryan-zv6xw]

I wonder if you could store some over the winter in a fridge, if they would stay dormant and alive for long enough to make this feasible as a food source year-round.

[@filipkalchev]

So why is this system with the flys better than the one with worms?

[@eklectiktoni]

From my understanding, the flies process scraps faster than worms, are a more protein rich food for chickens, and can be fed foods that worms can't eat (like citrus, meat scraps, and dairy).

[@hootieman1991]

Was the longer guide on how to build the biopod ever released?

[@washakiecountyconservation2989]

Great video! Are the plans available for purchase yet?

[@marlamurphy3077]

Is there is DIY video or build plans for the Biopod?

[@idrisnassir5797]

Can't wait to get the plan.

[@johnscarboroughregenerativ7240]

How much protein do you get from the black Soldier fly larvae?

[@TheHKdan]

Sorry if the question sounds a bit dumb, but, would any kind of fly be attracted by these bio pods? I’m asking cause I’d like to see if this is viable in South America

[@SaltwaterSurvival]

One scene shows the vent holes with no pvc pipes then in the end of the video it shows them On. Do I need them or not.

[@KaleidoscopeJunkie]

Maybe you should watch again. The video shows two versions but BOTH have ventilation.

[@acornlandlabs]

Those are two versions! The one with the bucket in front for harvesting is an older model. The one with the bucket inside under the ramp is better. Our DIY plans will go over the newer model.

[@symbioticape]

This is genius. Well done

[@soilgardengro6942]

Thank you for your sharing ❤

[@denarigumbs4023]

Can u use the compost left behind?

[@brittanymetheny1755]

So what other animals would eat this larva species? Would ducks benefit from this?

[@mohammadsd5902]

I really amazed how smart you are

[@dwatts51187]

Not sure how winters are in the area you are located. Thats my concern. Winter food sources

[@beatthescammer]

Wow intro so smooth I love it

[@33rdGemini]

4:44 Long-form spring video where?

[@erinyoung2405]

Roughly how much does each bipod make in larvae in a season?

[@GoodTimesHomestead]

Fantastic. I really want to make this. Is it in the little book you made?

[@shellythie6227]

Are there BSF in the Mojave Desert?

[@burropoco]

02:27 Everything here is good except the "water barrier". This absolutely won't stop ants or other insects but WILL attract mosquitoes!

[@marbacc]

How to prevent cockroaches? They could easily get in wouldn't they?

[@peopleschampiii584]

Lazy low effort way I do this is just put food waste in a box, drill holes in it and open the lid when larve develop and let the chickens have at it

[@dubl8]

What size pvc pipes did you use? The one i made doesn't seem large enough for the BSF to use. Im also curious to see how your 2nd version with the pipes and bucket outside of the pod is set up. I tried a single pipe as a ramp but they don't use it and rather go up the side of the pod instead.

[@Xarcell]

What about wasps like yellow jackets? Do they find there way in?

[@Lugo8300]

i don’t even farm i just find this entertaining

[@lovingit1538]

Are you selling this box yet ?

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

I love this idea, but I didn't see a build video that you said would be out. Is there one, and I just missed it?

[@KaleidoscopeJunkie]

NO bites or stings from the Black soldier flies. 👍🖖

[@mairajzafar]

Instead of coffee can we use used tea

[@angryidahobusdriver]

Yes. All types of organic matter

[@trustedSolared4u]

Will this work in Tucson Arizona?

[@angryidahobusdriver]

Yes! It’s important to not let the heat get too hot for your pods or the substrate in the pod from getting too dry

[@hugoD-1]

Great idea! I would like to implement this, but I'm pretty sure there are no Black Flies in Canary Islands (islands located in the Atlantic, near south Morocco). Is there an alternative fly type that can be used? This is a pretty dry and volcanic landscape btw

[@toobaffled_on_X_site]

just ship the worms. BSF is the most ideal. But next on queue is mealworms.

[@rodrigovidal04]

No te preocupes. Hay insectos descomponedores en todos los ecosistemas. En España tenemos varias especies de descomponedores.

[@eklectiktoni]

Black soldier flies are "native to the Neotropical realm, but in recent decades has spread across all continents, becoming virtually cosmopolitan. It is present in most of North America and Europe, including the Iberian Peninsula, southern France, Italy, Croatia, Malta, the Canary Islands". - Wikipedia

[@masterjefftkd]

If your chickens eat all the larvae, how do you maintain a fly population?

[@Truiz713]

is the bin food grade and if it is where did you get it

[@zacht7888]

How did you make that ramp for them to self harvest

[@morganestes95]

So cool! Thanks!!

[@deimos9215]

Is the course teach how to make the box ? And teach everything ?

[@claytonroberts5505]

Can you please make a video of all supplies needed to build a biopod similar to yours?!

[@MustaphaBandado1]

Can I use maggots in that grow in sheep manure to feed my chickens?

[@smartturkey123]

Do you have ants getting into the pods?