Hauling 1000 Pounds of

[@bonneymoseley1159]

You have such wisdom!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you that’s incredibly kind.

[@rosariodeamor2544]

Learn something new every day. Thank you

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you for watching

[@sw9495]

Smart Planning ! Another informative videoe. Thank You !

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much

[@vnkc7808]

You are so thoughtful to explain about shipping differences and costs. The foresight to include this info so no one is surprised is one of the reasons this channel is so good! Thank you Jessica for all your valuable info.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I loved and learned my first Azure order to Alaska. I was shocked when I got a notice of how much cash to bring. I was like what!!! Do I try to tell Alaskans

[@donnamullins1271]

Loved learning about Azure. Thank you, Jessica!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you for watching

[@jennywagner2448]

awesome to see you going this route to feed your chickens! so much healthier for them and so much less is required - and now they're free ranging and getting bugs and all that they'll be the healthiest they've ever been! well done Jessica!!! ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Exactly right. It makes it all so much better fir the chickens and now I can physically see what’s in the food and not have to guess if it’s what they say or not.

[@lindahays8444]

I love the fact that you have multiple things to do with your grains and things. That is awesome. And I agree beans are so good and a wonderful protein.thank you for sharing all your haul with us.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you it’s working great so far.

[@MitchellsInAlaska]

I’m always amazed at the effort you put into your food supplies for your family. You must do a lot of research as well.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I get a little to into the research stuff fir sure

[@ZXX984]

Thanks for sharing. Now I know about chicken maintenance. 🐓Can’t to see your livestock and your garden plants. God bless that you have such a hard working husband and children who don’t think twice about helping. ❤😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

God bless my beautiful friend.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Children do what is modeled 😊

[@bonniewest146]

Thanks for sharing your order with us and how to make chicken feed. I know the feed has gone up in price like everything else; and you being able to multitasking your grains for people and chickens is saving you a lot of money 💰. Keep up the great work. We don't have a Costco near us ,but we have a Sam's club. They just started carrying food grade buckets. When I go in there, I really stock up for several months worth of items.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You are amazing! Next time o go to Wyoming I’ll do a sams video. My mother-in-law has sams but we don’t even have one in the state.

[@lorikrafft8197]

No, do not feel bad you are being prepared and I’ll majority of probably what you got can store for mini mini mini years it’s security, and with how expensive things are in Alaska and how difficult it is to get things and who knows what the future holds good for you

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Amen! I feel that! Thank you so much!

[@Barbara-jd2sk]

Thank you for the wealth of information so Azure Standard. I haven’t put in an order yet but making notes of things and will be doing that soon.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you I honestly love them. I love that one time I can do 1000 pounds and the next time I got 3 smaller items and it does not always need to be over the moon.

[@gloriadavidson8599]

That was a really interesting video re how you feed your chickens and keep them healthy such care shown ❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏 I do not have chickens but enjoyed the video 👍👍👍👍👍 Love from the UK x

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! I seriously love those chickens! Thanks for watching friend

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Jessica and sweet family! I love Azure, quality products at a great price. Shipping is high, but at least you can get what you need and they are dependable. I can’t say enough about this company. Awesome job making your chicken feed. I hope you and your family have a blessed day!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you totally agree so worth it. Have a many blessings day

[@alinelson2]

Hi sweet one! I think you are amazing...not crazy...for storing food for your family! LOL...I love that the chickens came to visit! Your information on the different types of foods is vast and interesting. You certainly have done your homework!!! It really is so much more cost effective and healthy to make the feed for your chickens. It sucks that it is so expensive to ship though!!! I know you did a lot of research to find out it is still more cost effective to buy through Azure. That was so interesting!!! Big hugs and many blessings!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You are such a great cheerleader to me! It is amazing truthful how little of different food we eat. We just get it in endless forms like we eat so many oats but it’s in so many cereals and bread as flour. It’s funny when you break it down.

[@lynsmith2698]

Happy spring Jessica. Great video as usual. Love your channel, you are such an inspiration. Take care 🇨🇦🌷

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! You are so very kind to me! I so much appreciate you

[@denisescull4227]

I'm so glad you've found an alternative method to feed your chickens because I know it's gotten so expensive! Thanks for sharing

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I am excited that’s it’s such a great way to make sure everyone can eat amazing food. Thank you so much!

[@grandmashomemade9204]

Great haul....you go girl

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you friend

[@larryalbert1027]

Buck wheat makes good pancakes when ground

[@loves2spin2]

This is very interesting. I have not ordered from Azure yet, but will look into it!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Wonderful thank you.

[@MyAlaska12]

Thanks for showing the Azure order and how you make chicken food. I'm going to get chickens this summer and want to make my own food for them.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s so easy you just add a couple things in the winter. I got most of my chickens from Polaris poultry. They are amazing

[@ShannonLivesey]

Great idea to make your own feed. I bet the chickens will love the fermented grains. Its kind of shocking the shipping cost to Alaska even though it make sense quite a long way to go. Take good care Jess! Great video 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s so crazy! But to just get I think I have 3 things on this azure order it’s on $14 this time. I did ship a whole pallet pretty much. But it was crazy this time.

[@tinafry6769]

Great video.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much

[@lenalyles2712]

We're in our 70s and don't have room for a food storage. We live in an area where I can get fresh fruit and vegetables year around and do some dehydration. Growing up we was able to grow all of our chicken feed except oyster shell for them. Plus they free ranged and got vegetable scraps. Where I buy my eggs she does the same and are better and cheaper than the store.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh that’s beautiful. I can’t believe people actually live where the can’t get it. I count it such a blessing.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Everyone has room Under beds & cribs On closet shelves Converted linen closet Coat closet Stack cases and put a tablecloth on for a side table Convert a second bedrm Convert a dining rm If u live in Fla then ur garage won’t work but most other places can store there alot of the yr Paper products can go in attic or a shed/apt storage space My bed is up high on blocks so I can store underneath. I use a step stool to get in.

[@lauragroux4444]

Your flock knew your cooking for them!! They are a curious group, for sure. Getting ready to get to bed early, I stayed up all last night and watched the coronation. The pageantry and music I find enjoyable. Please allow one of your men to carry the feed buckets for you. I have heard the sprouted food can get pretty heavy! Until we visit again, hugs to all . ❤ Momma G.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you momma G. I pray many blessings over you.

[@lauragroux4444]

@@modernhomesteadalaska thank you sweet girl . Sight in my left eye is still in jeopardy. Knowing you are a sister in Christ is comforting. Thank you for your sweet replies. They make my day. ❤️ Laura

[@micheledenise2305]

Yes get them fat to kill just to fill a extra freezer

[@lauragroux4444]

@@micheledenise2305 that is their purpose, providing nutrition, just like a sheath of wheat. Jessica and Aaron give their meat birds a kind and healthy life, which allows them to fill that freezer with quality food for their family.

[@judyshoemaker9681]

I love the fact that all the grains you bought are good for human and animal food. Best way to stock up and cover everything or everyone on the homestead. I know shipping is high, but it might benefit you and your homestead to do several more orders like that so you have more than enough as they do say some grains are going to be harder to get. As for getting grains on Amazon, most of my grains were good, but i also had one infested with bugs, i have never had that with Azure. So i would onky do Amazon if you can't get the grain through Azure.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Very interesting I’ll keep that in mind I have gotten some off Amazon too in the past

[@hannahkayee831]

And birds! My pet birds (parakeets) love real food, although they can't eat tomatoes and avocados. 😊 I use Amazon for rice and such because I don't need bulk.

[@elaineparker6986]

Thanks Jessica, Oh how i wish we were neighbours.... everything you are doing it make my heart sing... Thank you for sharing with us. ps unfortunately Azure Standard are not U.K. based, :-(

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh I wish we were too! I love a good like minded friend

[@smallspaceswithGloria]

I love chickens too 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

They are so funny!

[@learningwithboys7431]

You are the first person I have seen put together their own chicken feed thank you!! I would love to find the healthiest option for not only us but our chickens to make it gluten free???? My son does have celiac and possibly others. Thank you!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh wow great! I’m glad you can try and find something that way.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

U could use other grain with similar nutrient content/ratio Check buckwheat or oats against wheat/barley/rye I know rice has little nutrients in it period (even brown rice) Corn? It’s quite low nutrients too - I think

[@Kim-vq2iq]

Love it!My hens seem to lay eggs more often when I feed the fermented food.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I love that it’s so good for them! Thank you so much for sharing

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Interested to see how this feed compares to the cost and nutrition of commercial feed. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I’ll share the vitamin that you can get from azure to add into the feed.my friend sent me a feed store in big lake to compare prices to www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/poultry-nutri-balancer-regular/13782?package=GP039

[@cathyrobinson8667]

Very interesting!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you very much

[@aimeebeech6101]

The shipping $ is the pits. I have to look at what I want and see if Wholly Living would be cheaper for me in the long run if it’s in stock.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I agree I wonder if she pays the same shipping. You know we could go in on something if you ever wanted or needed.

[@lorimcmichael5846]

Omg- 1000lbs!!! Wow

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I know but a year of chicken feed is worth it.

[@micheledenise2305]

Greedy!!

[@debbieorazi2518]

I can't remember if you have said this before - do you have plans to add any other animals to the homestead - pigs, rabbits, etc? Great Azure haul!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

We are. We wait until the animal gets to the homestead safe and sound before we announce it. But yes the feed is for additional animals to come over the summer. I will certainly be posting when they get here

[@Lecon60]

You need a co-op store. Ask the fire dept. "West lakes" "Houston" fire dept to get the word out and create a co-op. Order a shipping container at a time. Then ask if you could pay a small charge to keep the container. Build your co-op store with that. Wasilla lake food pantry, the salvation army and I can't remember, but talkeetna food pantry is someone else you may check out.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Y check out food pantries n Salv Army?

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Containers cost $2K easy for used ones

[@kelliepineda9822]

you look so GOOD ,I so look forward to ur videos. kids coming for seafood boil tonight yes on Cinco de mayo lol n I'm making 2 ,-3loaves of ur bread I think it will soak up the juice n butter n be so yummy

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh that sounds so yummy! I’m on the way!

[@kelliepineda9822]

@@modernhomesteadalaska okay always open door for you n yours

[@barbarabrowne4073]

Good video.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much.

[@larryalbert1027]

Pinto beans are my favorite

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I love them

[@wizelbee]

Have you checked prices at Alaska Mill & Feed?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yes I use them for my garden cover drop

[@claire2d268]

❤❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

❤️

[@debbiecrouch709]

I have a question is Asure the one where you have to go pick up or does it get shipped to your home ? I will surely purchase through you!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You do pick it up at a drop location. It keeps it cheaper.

[@debbiecrouch709]

@@modernhomesteadalaska I looked it up, our drop off is 102 miles away from here. I’m so bummed, We’re in our late 70’s I don’t think we could unload all the heavy bags but thank you so much Jessica for all the wonderful info you share each n every video. I’m sure it will be helpful for hundreds of folks.

[@Jennifer-sj6in]

I love it! I'm jealous lol if I had the room and the $ I would have enough food and toiletries medicine etc for like 5 years ! I don't have the room but if I did man I man it would be on!!! I almost sometimes feel like it's borderline and addiction. If I see a good deal on anything instead of thinking oh I'll grab 2 or 3 I want to get like 2 years worth 😂 I need to start doing curbside ! I remember during the pandemic going to get bread and they were out I looked at my boys and swore to myself this will never happen again my kids will not go without! It might not be gourmet but they aren't going to bed hungry even if there's no food at the store. I just grabbed more vittle vaults today I'm going to start keeping flour in them (hold 60 lbs,) I keep flour in freezer but I just want more more and more !!!!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I love this you are seriously do what we all should and could do. It makes it a little easier the more prepared for whatever life throws at us.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you for sharing this is beautiful

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Ur kids went hungry during the lockdowns?

[@lorilauraable]

I would LOVE to order from Azure, but unfortunately in Canada ( northern Alberta) it is not available. :(

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh that’s so sad.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Ship it from Seattle like she does

[@lorilauraable]

@YeshuaKingMessiah Seattle is more than 12 hours away from my home. So not feasible.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@lorilauraable it’s farther to AL I’m sure She pd an extra $500 I think she said Unless u know somewhere else to get it

[@MelodyHenshawrichards-v5n]

Nice

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

❤️

[@av-ji9qy]

Mrs…..did you make the comment about food shortage in Arizona?…..WOW SINCE WHEN?…..are you folks a part of the groups that are afraid of total government breakdown?…..for sure stocking up were you are is a must…..I guess the I’ll have to look at the other videos you have done

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

During 2020 and the shut down yes we went to our local store and people were clearing shelves. It was a Walmart market like not a super center, and it was completely sold out of meat. It didn’t last to super long and things calmed. But yes we did have an issue getting food for a short time, when people panic it goes south quirky. AZ is so populated we were lucky we didn’t have prolonged times of food shortage. However Alaska completely different we can get weather that shuts us down for extended time.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I think she’s part of ALASKA- where it’s gets so bad nothing gets thru for mos Ofc she’s stocking up

[@heatherarkell9542]

What was the shipping for 1000 pounds ?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

$519.00

[@micheledenise2305]

She is buying her 1000lbs off of u!! Buy it for urself because that code don't help that much

[@shirleykunard9763]

Didn't know that you can't give lentils (not cooked) to chickens.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I guess from all I read it’s how much they swell. I would think peas do the same but they don’t. They sprout easy and make a great snack

[@shirleykunard9763]

Love your channel. What a haul and the cost in shipping is out of this world. When my daughter lived in Alaska I would send her zucchini and tomatoes from my garden. And I would also send her dried apples and apricots.

[@kelliepineda9822]

you said quinoa good for Aaron why only good for him?? or does he eat for a certain reason?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

He has gout it’s good for all of us but great for Aaron’s health

[@kelliepineda9822]

@Modern Homestead Alaska oh my gosh I have 2 types arthritis n gout I've been adding 🍒 cherries they say good for reducing inflammation. n I use tumric in n on everything. oh my corn is about 8in high now n 19 plants guess had 1 bad seed lolmight start another area along side of house or maybe try just cutting open a bag n plant seeds rt into it as soil so hard n dry here same as ur moms. I've made 2 Lil beds with bricks n filled with great bagged soil n have pots with other veggies n fruit

[@konaken1035]

The code is you name

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Jessicamilnes1

[@konaken1035]

@@modernhomesteadalaska Just got my order.. Lots of the Milk/Chocolate/Cream/Yogurt from Alexandre dairy.. A2, grass fed, organic. unhomogenized cream top.