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[@will-b-tokin3879]

I am 50 years old and I was always told that if they were passing grain undigested that they needed more grit, but more grit never worked. Just goes to show you can teach an old dog new tricks big Thank you Joush.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yep....hopefully we're all learning every day!

[@sarayoung3164]

“Running against a wall on a treadmill” 😂 I have learned that too. I found an hour of work on our little farm is so much more satisfying than driving to the gym and sweating on machines everyone else has already sweat all over. 🥴 Fresh air and working with the food that’s going on our table = happy, healthy family. Great video and looking forward to more of them.👍

[@jawaskiwhite4893]

amen amen

[@rongeci4092]

When I was growing up and worked on my cousins farm ( he was one of them old time farmers) he told me that farming is failing, in my younger years ( 12 - 13 yrs old ) I had no clue what he was talking about, skip ahead 3-4 years we were talking and I asked him what he meant, and these were his words, About 90% of farming is nothing more than experimenting and failing, you just keep experimenting and failing until you find what works. Now that I’m much older I don’t think he was just talking about farming, he was one of them people that would give you a life lesson in everything he said. Either way I’ve always applied his analogy in my everyday life.

[@johnnyessick7208]

Don’t know if you’ve ever tried it but I soak whole corn in a 50 gal barrel for pigs it swells up and gets soft they eat it up.Great video.

[@curtwhite876]

Totally agree with your logic, Josh, but most people don't want to think about where their food comes from.

[@raggedmountainfarmer2831]

I love animals but how I was raised on a farm and the cows pigs and chicken were food

[@lonelyfarmer3486]

This week I am slotering roosters for the first time and am so glad you showed us how.

[@joseph4185]

Probably just a typo but its slaughtering :)

[@jeffstull2534]

Thanks for this video as my wife and I get ready to retire to the farm. The tips on wetting the food were epic.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Jeff

[@FourHornsFarm]

I love the lightweight chicken tractor. I'm going to build one and raise my own chicken. I'm a new widow and having to pull heavy things on my own has been an issue. Anything light and easy is great. I've heard about the 3 day soaking from another youtuber. I watch and learn from a lot of youtubers. KZbinrs have given me the knowledge and confidence to raise pigs on pasture, plant a permaculture orchard, and learn how to use power tools.

[@mattskag2]

They will really help the pasture as well, my pasture has noticeably improved. Sometimes the hippies get it right. I've been looking into permaculture and regenerative agriculture recently and looks like some good stuff there.

[@jjime1175]

And easy way to ferment in one day is always leave a little in the bottom of the bucket to act as then “mother” as well as add a little ACV and some DE. I feed my chicken 1/4 pound per bird in the morning and they forage for the rest all day long and for layers you will get nice rich orange colored yolks. My bucket lid has a 1/4 hole on top with some duct tape to just release a little co2 as it ferments and this way I can put the lid on tight. Fermenting is the best for chickens

[@skyfrog1]

Hello from Greece!!!! I really enjoy your videos! Keep smiling and passing us useful information.

[@Turkey_Bluff_Farms]

Moonshiners used to feed their spent mash to the chicken. Yard Birds! lol

[@hapnewsom9217]

Happy birds make happy meals! Hippy Josh and the Happy Burdies! Glad to see you being innovative and creative in what you're doing!! Good Job!!

[@haimamshalem2126]

Dear friend thank you so much again and again I learn from you so many things and as always very clear

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad you're learning buddy

[@mikebenoit158]

Happy Father's day Brother Josh

[@jebsmith323]

I'm glad to hear this. I keep seed out for the wild birds in a low pan. It's rained a lot, so the millet has sprouted. I was worried that it might not be good for the birds, but now it seems that it might be even better.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

why wouldn't it be good for the birds? Aren't sprouts good on your food? You'll be fine! The chickens simply won't eat something (in most cases) that will harm them...many folks build sprout trays with wheat or barley to give there hens some greenage! Video coming soon on this!

[@jebsmith323]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer Thanks from SC!

[@kflan3342]

Your birds look great. Love that you are soaking your feed. The birds will thank you by giving you the best meat ever!

[@joolwing]

On the move right now, will watch later! HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!! WOOOOO!!!!

[@blondiethebuilder5676]

Just did my first chicken harvest video. Took a lot of notes from your video. Thanks for the help.

[@GrayManPrepping]

Cool Beans, Great information. We'll have to try that. Happy Father's Day.

[@Will7981]

I'm shocked at how well that simple little fence system works for the birds.👍🏻👍🏻

[@anthonycastronova1554]

The best thing about your videos is you always answer all my questions by the end of the video. Great job!

[@vclubamp]

I first saw this idea on Justin Rhodes' channel. He said he used a lot less feed by fermenting. I can't wait to get chickens and try it myself!

[@mikebenoit158]

That's Awesome how you talk to your chickens

[@vmorganbogart]

Happy Father’s Day! Great informative video. Keep em comin! Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas

[@laststophomestead2853]

Weird how old things some how become new. My grand parents back in the early 70's when I visited them use to use water in their hog and chick feed making mash. Glad you discovered it and birds look good. :)

[@scottsmith4111]

Hey Josh great video man thank you for it and have a blessed Father's Day enjoy yourself take off work you deserve it you work hard out there

[@providencefarmstead1689]

Man, I’ve got to just tell you thank you so much. Over the last year I’ve learned so much and been so entertained at the same time. You’re one of my most favorite channels. Thanks for all you’re doing.

[@roberthermsen724]

I built the same chicken tractor and I love it thank you for the inspiration. And thank you for braking down how to soak your feed.

[@shelbydonaldson5862]

We keep our meatbirds in the front and the layers I the back. It's pretty cold here still at night so they are locked in the shop at night and are let out I the am. I love watchin them run after me! But I wished I had a better system bc of all the poop!!! Loving this tractor idea...think I'll try it and keep them rotating around. It would also be worthwhile to give e your feed fermentation tip a try as I lost a hen when we found her in the pond! Poor thing going for a drink that was closer than where their water is kept (cuz we let them roam) but she ended up dying of hypothermia because although she could stand, she coulnt climb out. So your method would help help ease thirst and keep them safer with better containment. This is great, cant wait give it a try!

[@KevinJohnson-fx6wq]

That was cool. Thanks for sharing. When I was a kid we raised 20-30 chickens plus 2 turkeys. It was pretty cool most of the time. I remember one year we had a bad flea problem for a while. Would have to strip in the cellar and jump in the shower. Then some thing got in the coop and killed them all. That was it for raising chickens. That smell of dipping the chickens in hot water to pull the feathers, somehow has stayed with me.

[@jlrbhj]

Yep! Our 25 birds drank less than 2.5 gallons a day when we soaked the feed. AND we had one or two get on TOP of the chicken tractor :-0 They get all chicken-y when they have the chance.

[@jalopyjoe4483]

was here. Great vlog. Very informative. Really enjoy using you as a guinea pig and finding new things ways to do things.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol...I love it!

[@Benjamingmailcom-jj4ks]

That is a very smart idea we always do it when they already just baby chicks

[@chrisbrunson6761]

I absolutely love how you care for your chickens. We have a little different predators here. I am not far from a national park. We have grizzlies, wolves, cougars, coyotes, bobcats... and more. But what worries me if I were to try this is the birds of prey. I have seen owls, red tail hawks and falcons all on the property. Do you lose any chickens to bird if prey?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I've lost 1 chick to a bird of prey but nothing sense

[@lilahnewton7940]

Yep, you were right, your shirt was wet by the end of this video 😀. Always learning!! Thanks Josh.

[@joshmcdaniel9519]

Thanks Josh good idea wetting the food my grandpa use to wet his grain down fo his meet cows he raised he described it as the Same for the cows they will get more out of the food..

[@christopherfitch7705]

I loved your story about work the guy buys an organic chicken for$25 and then goes home and runs an hour on a treadmill... Priceless.Nice banjos also. Whooo!! I like that pvc tractor. That three day feed must contain alcohol no?

[@timminstraprs2169]

Lol. I watched your previous processing video were the chicken farm was further away from the processing spot. Love it chum. 👍✌️🇨🇦

[@TyMoore95503]

Great tips! Thanks Josh! Have an awesome day!

[@laurreneberry3480]

This was great. I've learned a better way and am greatly encouraged Thankyou.

[@terrymangum3914]

Very interesting about putting water in the chicken feed. Had never heard of do that. Thanks for the info.

[@petermavus4131]

You got those birds on a good regimen....and the feed soak was great food for thought

[@ryancooper2826]

Sorry I been missing your videos. We're moving to Missouri and things are hectic!!

[@Will7981]

I'm really enjoying the meat bird vlogs. I don't know anything about but am learning. Thanks.👍🏻👍🏻

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Good video Josh.

[@deanlawson6880]

GREAT VIDEO! Thanks so much for this great video Josh! I certainly didn't know about wetting and "aging" (or fermenting) the feed would be beneficial like this! Excellent! Keep up the good work! Thanks for these awesome videos!

[@davidkey1648]

Another great video. Always learning new things on this channel keep up great work

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

[@bcgrittner]

Super! Awesome! Super awesome! Josh, you're a hoot. But, if I ever raise chickens, I'll be ahead of the game, thanks to you.

[@davidhardin7835]

Go find a southern states feed store get you some cracked corn and set your fence out in the drive way a little do they can scratches in the gravel and get little stones

[@jamesjackson202]

Josh, when you soaking your food are you placing lids on the buckets or just open soaking in the buckets and adding a bit of water as needed to account for evaporation?

[@TruthSeekerRTS]

Thanks again for a extremely informative video!

[@norlsfitr1]

Don't see the coupon code for the organic feed.. Good info, we are raising meat birds in a chicken tractor as well. Giving them more space makes a ton of sense.. Thanks for sharing..

[@stanwebb2272]

Happy Father's day to All At Stoney Ridge Farm and the Dads all over in viewer Land!!!!!...………….. "Birdeeeees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@tammystierwalt3990]

When you use the buckets to ferment food, do you cover them with lids while they ferment?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

no...why would you? If bugs and flies land in it..the chickens gobble it right up. Nope just keep it simple...no cover needed unless you'd like an explosion lol

[@tammystierwalt3990]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer lol very true! Thank you!!!

[@zachbaugh6317]

Do you put lids on your buckets over the 3days? Do you add water to keep it submerged? I’m sure I’m over thinking this process but I love the idea and want to start doing it for all my ducks chickens and geese

[@ElleMaeClampet]

Im looking for the feeder info. It is not on the Amazon list... can you help? Thanks Josh! Learning from you everyday !

[@BuckInfinidy]

Thanks Josh

[@blueraiden6617]

Gotta love the Stoney ridge!!

[@tammystierwalt3990]

So I have a question, when you’re processing your meat birds do you put them in an ice bath afterwards to chill them before you put them in the freezer? Someone told me that chilling them in an ice bath before the freezer that it makes the meat tough and chewy? What are your thoughts on this? Chill or no chill? Thank you!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yeppers...watch some of my butchering vids...you'll get this all in detail from start to finish...I have about 10 butcher vids out...it's in the everything chickens playlist or butchering playlist

[@jimmywheelerful]

Do you keep the buckets inside the netting? How do you keep varmints out?

[@sjfarish]

Thank you Josh !

[@johnshambarger4113]

Thanks for info on feeding your meat birds. Whoa!

[@samsdad638]

Awesome channel and videos! Keep it up, Josh!

[@Blacksmokezz]

Where do you store it after you fill it up with water? Outside or inside a shed?

[@farmerjer9339]

I small hobby farm up in Canada, the biggest problem I have is dealing with government allowing to do what I want. Keep up the good work, keep learning! This is what happens when you spend the time with your animals. Big farms just dump food and make money, quality is never there if you are worried about profit !

[@rosygee9937]

I can see it now. Someone is gonna make Moonshine from chicken feed! HAHA... We just processed our Crosses this weekend for the first time... (note to self, get a plucker. lol) This is GREAT to know for next time. Thank you! Cant wait to meet you at HOA this year!

[@backachershomestead]

Great video! Lots of good info. Keep them coming, really enjoy watching them.

[@lisaineastcentralohio6805]

I never thought about , feeding that way for chickens.We did when we raised a 🐖.It dose make sence to think about it.I hope I get the chance to move back to a small farm again so we can raise our own food.My husband keeps saying he wants to raise a 🐖 again.But sometime his mind forgets alot so, We know

[@bcmfarmsllc8103]

And that’s how we make the moonshine!!!

[@jenniferpoehlke8676]

What do you do to keep your birds safe from hawks and eagles? We have been thinking of doing a chicken tractor but are concerned about those overhead birds. Any tips?

[@user-sy5sj2yq2x]

Nice job on the hens i hatched 9 mix bread chickens s weeks ago

[@elbiemostert3502]

Hi Josh.another great video!pls help... Do the fermented feed have an effect on the taste of the meat?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I think it tastes better and the chicks grow faster and healthier

[@elbiemostert3502]

Thanks Josh!

[@workaholic5318]

Not only are the birds getting more use out of the food the fermentation process is probably generating a little alcohol.. Happy Birds!

[@finote7]

I love the running to the wall thing 😂😂

[@jjohnson9750]

Do you recommend pouring water on any type feed for your meat chickens? Is it safe to start chicks off like this in week one?

[@trytobetheballpeople]

Very Cool! Question may have already been asked but, did you have to add any yeast to the feed and water? If so how much per five gallon bucket?

[@jameslcoble248]

Do you the same with your birds that you get eggs from? Also I see your using crumble. How does it do with pellets unless it doesn't come in pellets.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

The organic feed doesn't come in pellets....if you wet crumble or pellets it's will all turn into chicken mush.....and we do not do this withour laying hens.....5 gallon bucket of feed lasts our layers about 1.5 weeks...this is only for the meat birds at this point...the birds we want to put on weight fast

[@jameslcoble248]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer what feed do you give your layers? I'm planning on switching mine to organic soon. Unfortunately all I can choose from is what tractor supply or our local co-op carry. I try to keep at least 2 or 4 bags that way don't have to go to town for awhile lol.

[@Blacksmokezz]

Can that be done with any feed? Right now I get feed & scratch from Tractor Supply.

[@aprilaandi9700]

So how many times do you feed the birds the fermented feed a day? Do the birds feed all night too? Thx b4

[@brianmccranie1627]

Hey Josh where do you get the organic feed.

[@markfinnigan4994]

Stone Ridge Shine!

[@amandaleimbach2669]

Can you provide a link to that mobile fence? I didn’t see it in your Amazon store

[@tonylischka6973]

As always, such an informative and well done video. I am still looking for my farm truck. Having no luck. Let me know when you are ready to sell me your ford. I will travel to pick up from you. Keep up the great work

[@judeangbashim4130]

Nice concept. Though I am concern that the wet feed could serve as a culture medium for bacteria and fungi. Did you observe any impact on the health of the birds @Stoney Ridge Farmer?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Only that the birds were healthier...grew faster and drank much less water. Chickens are garbage eating machines..mold, bacteria fungi and rotten veggies are what a chicken lives for. We will no longer use dry food for our meat birds! That's how good it is!

[@explorewithsam98]

How long can we store this wet fermented food ?

[@josephcrider5574]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer would you still Do this concept for egg layers? I like how yours isn’t so “soupy” all other videos are saying it has to stay covered in water until your ready to use.

[@marvinkravets]

Does this feed ferment in a sunny hot area or shady cool area?

[@jwhitley101whitleyfarms9]

I like it we will try that next year I always do the garden scraps and to keep rats and mice out of our chicken coup I take a bucket put poison in it and poke holes in the sides half way up big enough for a rat and that works like a charm and your animals can't get to the poison also here concrete and sugar works but I will have to get back to you on that

[@craftiegracie]

Awesome & super helpful videos!!! Do you store your fermenting containers elsewhere to keep rodents & other animals from getting into them or do you cover them?

[@thechickencoop8096]

Do you do this with the paying hens too?

[@keelan3894]

Love your videos! Great information as usual.

[@allenhutchison5249]

People don't understand the best things in this world is what you work for hard just a bigger payoff in the end keep up the vedios

[@markstrachan6380]

Great tip thank you. I'm gonna try this on the next run.

[@victormedina5419]

Can i do this for a few weeks for laying chiks?

[@ctdmowing]

Nice video man, keep up the great hard work

[@yoc20]

I watch your videos while I am on my treadmill...

[@ramonnieves8589]

Hello brother i learn something new evertime with you good to know i will try that good teacher 👍puertorican hillbilly 🙏

[@4BlessingsFarm]

We are building a chicken tractor like yours, i remember seeing it when you 1st built it and told wife when we got ready for meat birds we had to do that

[@topwatch7119]

Great video Josh.

[@robburke8867]

Dude you crack me up. Another great video Josh! Awesome information bud!