How We Make Our Hog & Hen Feed

[@Ozzie5002]

You must be the Einstein of agriculture

[@persona2grata]

I am incredibly impressed with your knowledge and farming methods. I watched your video describing the use of duckweed and fermented milk combined with grass and grain to create nutrient rich organic pig feed twice it was so fascinating. I haven't tried your products yet, but in a month or so when I can get my freezer space ready I plan on purchasing some of your products to try. I made the switch to mostly organic food a couple of years ago and have noticed both health advantages and better tasting food, but with large companies realizing that there are more and more people interested in organic food (and willing to pay a premium for it) I've also read articles describing about how large corporate farms are playing around with how the term "organic", and terms that seem associated like "free range", are defined, adhering to the letter of definitions but fudging the spirit to maximize profit and/or production. All of which is to say I love that you made these videos so that people can get an idea by watching of how you approach organic farming and make a more informed purchase. Thank you for taking the time and for your dedication to healthier food production!

[@TakotaCoen]

Thanks :)

[@Marialla.]

I'm so glad you're allowing comments now! Aside from the privilege of thanking you for great content, I'm excited to read and interact with other people who leave comments. I want to be part of this community in every way I can!

[@teppieivy316]

Glad to see someone doing it the wight way

[@kentwaters4354]

Your a very smart man.Thank you for what you're doing

[@JERFALCON]

Dude. Keep it up! The world absolutely needs this tech and mission! Organic no till is the only way to reverse the damage traditional till has done!! 🙏🏼🤙🏼🦅💚

[@TakotaCoen]

Couldn't agree more!

[@salemthorup9536]

Is your channel super brand new? This is my second video of yours I'm watching and I'm SHOCKED you don't have way more subscribers.

[@TakotaCoen]

HAHA its a couple years old... I guess the algorithms don't like me!

[@grumpy3517]

My sincere congratulations on the brilliant work you are doing! Imagine all the food producers in 15-20 years' time who are forced to emulate your work because of sky-high prices for the leftovers of the past 100-year oil boom. Will they be able to adjust and learn what you already practice with such skill? 'Good on you' from New Zealand!

[@pattirose4487]

This young man is doing good! He reminds me of my son. Very inspiring!

[@cathyjohnson6733]

Thank you for all this info. Keep up the fantastic job!

[@ericviessmann7507]

Fantastic idea!!!

[@mmstreet1]

this is fantastic information !! Thank you so much.

[@jdwilsun]

Wow fantastic video! Thank you!

[@maduenodiego]

Thank you for share this, really helpful!

[@donaldcole9975]

I am amazed at how much information I have learned from these farmers.

[@MrSpinnerbug]

Very well explained!😊

[@bobjarrard]

One of the best treatments of all these topics i have ever seen and I have seen a bunch. We follow the same concepts in our own diet. Thanks so much. Bob in Nevada

[@KELLIEB527]

I just stumbled across your channel and I'm super impressed by you, your knowledge, and your purpose. 💗 💗 Thank you for doing these videos!! I'm binge watching your videos.😜

[@elijahsfarmsteadjourney]

I buy totes of feed from a local producer that is chopped grain and peletized alfalfa and its been the best for my pigs

[@FuerstenbergE]

Amazing video, keep it up!!!

[@tonymancini7641]

What a great video- your opinions,insights and science are eye opening- you are a farmer of the new order- I’ve never heard a farmer speak so intelligently about the connection between the land,animals and man. Your farming model gives people and the planet a healthy outlook to a manageable future. Thanks

[@hawaiidogs9277]

Ty sir

[@davidprocter3578]

As always an interesting and informative video. Many years ago I worked with a farmer that also had a fishing boat, he used to feed unwanted catch to the pigs, they especially like mackerel which they wolfed down with gusto often just swallowing the fish whole without chewing. I know fishy tasting meat, but at the time most livestock got some fish protein fed to it.I cannot say if this presented any problems or not but from what I saw the pigs were happy and grew really well.

[@chizick14]

"These little solar panels here"..... Love it

[@camerbayangam4257]

You inspire me. Thank you.

[@williamgreen6889]

Dud you rock, keep doing what you're doing. I'm only a small scale guy here but you're definitely giving me some ideas on improving my process. I agree organic is the best way, but the prices are my biggest concern. Thank goodness my loyal customers want healthy food, and are willing to pay for it.

[@jacobhindle98]

Keep up the amazing work! I am currently two years into our organic farm adventure in South West France. The videos you have posted have given us so many great ideas on rasing our pigs (and other animals) in the most conscious way possible. We are currently working on installing a lake for duck weed production and increasing natural grass mixes into our organic Barley and hemp seeds while fermenting with our goat milk and water. Do you have much experience with sorghum for pigs, we experience severe hot summers here and finding certain crops very difficult to produce with low water and management inputs.

[@TakotaCoen]

Fantastic! I do not have any experience feeding sorghum, but I believe it is quite common in Africa, maybe you could look for resources there... Best of luck!

[@dennismayer4936]

great info! lots of knowledge. thanks for sharing. making the world a better healthier place!

[@luisalonsofrancorobles7161]

You're awesome man.

[@k8m883]

So much knowledge, thank you for sharing

[@happyhobbit8450]

Wow that was awesome!!! Thank you for all your awesome info!!!

[@TakotaCoen]

Glad you liked it!

[@williamford8094]

well done , enjoy your videos, very informative

[@chriscoysh]

Hey Takota, I'm starting a small permaculture farm in Sicily. Currently there are no trees on the property, just empty fields. I want to raise pigs predominately, what trees would you recommend planting for the land in general and ones that would also drop edible food for the animals? Thanks Chris

[@sherilcarey7100]

Thanks for sharing! It means so much to me.

[@TakotaCoen]

You are so welcome!

[@steadybacon1606]

What a cool channel.

[@joelantagne4483]

Love your videos just wish you would put more out 🙂

[@David7pm]

i can listen to you all day! amazing - thank you!! sub'd.

[@JHBH70]

Is only one day of fermentation of the grains in the 5 Gal buckets enough time to kill the lectins in the grains?

[@jdrel9914]

Amazing. We are serious homesteaders and you are answering most of the issues we are having to reverse from industrialized food raising. Would you consider doing a presentation in the states?

[@sainfoinshawn7415]

Have you tried harvesting sainfoin seed for feed grain for your hogs? 38% protein

[@MrItzzzAndrew]

Really loved the video got lots of questions

[@tonyclack5901]

Very informative, my only comment is that I would like to see that pto shaft covered for safety reasons.

[@oscaryikes9822]

Our parents taught us to eat healthy and be environmentally conscious, balance our diet and go out into nature. Both me and my brother have never had a cavity in our lives and we're the only ones in our family that don't need glasses and aren't obese. Make of that what you will.

[@wilmarhurlebaus3836]

Hi takota been watching alot of your videos. I really like what you are doing and want to do something similar. Was wondering where to start currently we are soaking our feed in water and waste milk. Was wondering how soon should I add the chopped hay and how much to start

[@TakotaCoen]

Hi Wilmar, glad you are enjoying the videos. I started by adding just one 50lb bale per 100bushel mix tank, but I think you could probably start out with 3-4 easily and it wouldn't throw the pigs off their feed. When I bring in new boars for breeding they have only ever been fed straight barley they take a few days to make the transition to 15-17 bales per mix mill, but I they always figure it out. The best time to start large transitions is when the sows are pregnant (I give a flushing feed that is richer in grains to help them have good litters) but after the first month I started increasing the hay content as much as I could so that piglets would be "programmed" to the new feed. But you can push it too far as well, you have to monitor the health of the animals.

[@Swalley311]

Great work man. I'm curious if the pigs could eat whole (unground) grain if it is "sprouted" first. This would theoretically degrade some of those anti-nutrient substances the seed has to prevent it from being eaten. Could do everything else the same like fermenting in the raw milk afterwards, etc. I want to try this on my farm but havent gotten to that point yet.... Have you ever experimented with sprouting grain? Appreciate your work brother.

[@MrPYACOBY]

New favorite channel. I may be comingto see if I can buy some breeder pigs from you - if you'd sell your genetics!

[@David-kd5mf]

I haven't watched all your videos yet but hearing about the drought had me wondering if you have any projects going with tree hay grove or hedge. I heard hybrid poplar and white mulberry has good protein content in the leaves. Also seed grown apples might could be low cost hedge or Savannah species for supplemental sugars when every they start dropping Apple's for the pigs. Also drought resistant and resilient since not grafted. I think twisted tree farm in NY sells seed direct from Kazakhstan native apple forest.

[@SarahPerine]

How many acres do you have to grow all those grains? Thanks for the amazing videos!!

[@mw7145]

Subscribed! Great information and ethics for your farm. I am interested in starting Joel Salatin style pasture pigs but have been having trouble finding good feed. Which led me to your video. Would love to have this kind of setup. I am in the high desert so it's a bit more challenging. Keep up the great work!

[@ThisArdentLife]

Hi! Thanks so much for the video. Why did you choose the breed of pig you are raising? I would love to know more about what your mix looks like and how much duck week and pasture allowance you have for each pig.

[@David-kd5mf]

Also maybe consider filling out guest form to be on the survival podcast with Jack Spirko to expand your audience so this info can get out there. He sounds like he is pretty rigid about folk filling out what they want to talk about on the show so he can comfortably prepare for the interview. But im sure you would be a shoe in for the show.

[@bigb6411]

Can you list out your feed ingredients and the ratios.

[@caseysadek5499]

Hey, I appreciate your videos. I'm in North Dakota. I just got on a small farm. I have cows, pigs and chickens so far. I'm looking to start raising my own feed to get away from gmo and chemical. I was wondering if you'd share what you're using and where a good source (in the states and local if possible) for seed. I've found a few but they seem to be about 3-10x the price you were talking in you video. I'm very excited to see this idea come to fruition and others leading the way. Thank you so much for your info!

[@brianbarr8623]

Fascinating. I noted you say you only raise guilts. Does that mean you limit them to one litter before going to market? Do you keep your own boars. Thank you. You do a great job!

[@Holdyourhorses44]

Any way I could get an ingredient list? How do you think your feed would do with a show pig?

[@lucasichelturco]

Hi, congrats on your successes. One question I have: have you considered fermenting grains or sprouting instead of grinding? Would that be too much work?

[@Luna_StarFery]

He does ferment the grain in skim milk. He has a video on it

[@Rio-by1eh]

You should collaborate with universities ***********and vice versa - your data is gold

[@abelardoaramburu7791]

Hey! thank you for your videos! I was wondering if visiting your farm is open to the public or if it can be arranged. Thank you!

[@bryantmiller2115]

Hi Takota, great video! Would you use the same amount of mineral pre-mix in your ration if you didn't ferment the mixture with raw milk? With the milk being rich in vitamins and minerals I'm curious what your thinking process is here. I'm using raw goats milk and have wondered if a mineral mix can be reduced or eliminated due to vitamins and minerals in raw milk. Just trying to find the right balance and at the same time not wanting to spend more than I need to on minerals.

[@David-kd5mf]

Do you have any recommendations on books for pig farming and health care/nutrition and breeding? Would like to someday farm pigs. How often do you have to bring in outside genetics or can you expand herd year on year from a 1 bore and 2 sows with each litter creating new breeding pairs?

[@midgardkeep]

Can you do a video and elaborate on your holdover gilt breeding concept and timelines. I would like to use this model in Southern Michigan. I haven't seen all of your videos yet, but I am working on it.

[@timursultanov4564]

I was just wondering...did u actually give the cows,the aquatic plant,floating on top ,these small pigments, did u give those to the cows ever?...I'd be having cows,but no grass, as this land is dry,in Cambodia ...so, I'd have to buy hay even,but can create a pond, up to same-3x the size, of the one uve in front of your house...so I wonder,can I clean the aquatic plant from snails n stuff,so I have like wet "aquatic grass hay mix"...like a cow muesli/porridge,and play arround with consistency...instead of milk,like u use for the pig feed,I'd take water...its tropics,so super hot...and what u think about hay wet grass %age...could be fermented aswell, cuz I imagine wet stuff in tropics is better for a cow...than just dry hay,or dry dead grass on the bare land...u cant even dig,as it's too dry...but I've a small mountain stream, that I gonna channel,to soften up ground,and for filling of pond etc...cuz if possible, I can have a super nice farm, I'd love to have cows...but they cant eat fresh grass on my land,that's the prob...thx in advance!!! I'd clean the duck weed in that stream,till it's super clean...

[@timursultanov4564]

I meant duck weed...

[@TakotaCoen]

I have never fed the cows duckweed. But resources online mention that it works for cows. You could also try Water hyacinth and water lettuce if you are in the tropics. Just be careful of the oxalic acid.

[@mhintrepid]

You've got a lot of great info to share. But....try modulating your voice volume because it jumps up and down too much and, along with the wind gust distortion hitting your microphone, it screws up what you are trying to communicate.

[@leivonlemboikom5434]

Good

[@canalroadadventures5079]

I'm amazed at your knowledge and skill, but is raising pigs worth all the effort?

[@Bakamojo]

Would introducing KuneKune genetics fast track pigs to tolerance for a high to 100% grass diet? Something like a Red Wattle/Kune mix or skip that and just keep Idaho Pasture Pigs? I'm just a viewer that intends to start homesteading sooner rather than later so these are 100% armchair observations. Either way truly impressive operation hopefully people can learn to mimic these techniques on a smaller scale for self sustaining and small community selling. Assuming we can purchase land before Bill Gates and China owns every last acre here in the US

[@TakotaCoen]

I have considered adding KuneKune genetics, and have some experiments going. However, my pigs are already eating more grass and gaining weight faster than everyone I know who has pure bred Kunekune's.

[@tru4_tv]

Is there a way to email you. Farmer from South Africa

[@luisalonsofrancorobles7161]

Thank you for sharing, I think is amazing what you are doing and I would love to make some Carnitas with your pork and taste the flavor, I hope you like Mexican food.

[@Rio-by1eh]

When you - I’m your customer …lol…

[@Art-ot2jn]

Mycattle and pigs eat turnip tops and root in thr field lots of protien

[@Rio-by1eh]

That’s granola / muslix for animals …. Man ….a farmer that’s a chemist/alchemist . As a kid I watched my grandfather run his farm , self subsistant man - brings a lots of memories. I grew up in the city and always longed for the farm.

[@ckblissed7701]

Greetings, Great videos, thank you for sharing information and experience! I live in BC and have purchased CJ Organic products in the past but have found that they are all soy based. Did they change this recently, or is it just their minerals that are soy-free products?

[@TakotaCoen]

I'm not familiar with that brand... you would have to ask them... soy is hiding everywhere now... it is quite common in mineral too.

[@jamestiller6125]

Shouldn't you roll or crush the wheat and seed for better digestion?

[@rowenadinsmore1]

How many people work in the farm?

[@jamestiller6125]

How can we get the recipe please

[@akcorbel]

Wow just amazing! Do you sell feed for locals? I live just south of you.

[@TakotaCoen]

Yes we do

[@elijahsfarmsteadjourney]

Damn its too bad that you guys dont sell feed in ontario id love to have a source of good quality of feed

[@traptunnels8949]

Have you ever considered growing organic mushrooms for feed? I'd think the pigs would love mushrooms and they're relatively inexpensive if done properly, and they have a great nutrient profile. I love your content just hoping to offer some ideas.

[@jamestiller6125]

I'd like to

[@Superstephen1977]

Hey bro , i just seen you video a beautiful death from 2 years ago , damm ! Ok that was so fucking awsome ! 100% respect

[@Braylnex]

this guy is a genius and he only has 14k subscribers, there something wrong here. Most of the people waste their time watching stupid things and they do not support these things that really help the environment, the health and to raise animals in the healthiest way possible. Sadly few farmers think about the health of consumers most only focus on profits

[@kathyreese4052]

Good on you for no soy!

[@TheRainHarvester]

Topics : tips to get chickens to eat Duckweed.

[@jeil5676]

Darn. I thought the title said "pigs feet".

[@williampatrickfurey]

If I hadn't informed you of the vast benefits of most bacilli, feel free to ask

[@dylancoles4580]

can u send me pig feed mix please coen

[@joesears584]

Would love to know your recipe

[@TakotaCoen]

It varies a lot depending on what grain and what I have in the bins and what age the pigs are but my ideal ration is 8-14 small square hay bales (this is about 30-40% volume) 15% peas the rest barley, oats and wheat (mostly barley) organic pig mineral

[@barnabyvonrudal1]

Do you have any problems with rodents eating the grain and feed?

[@MsCaterific]

💛

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

Bu equals 8 gallon

[@BlockBlender]

i wish farms like these where the norm and mass meat productions where banned.

[@Rio-by1eh]

The more messages like that land the population the more the better- customers will demand quality - and the industry is watching it - it’s a matter of balance when small time organic farms start taking their buss they will start to change their buss models - but more EXPOSURE IS DEF THE WAY TO ALTER THINGS

[@dianabonier9011]

Are you native american?

[@walterperez3439]

Are you all there???what kind of weed you’ve been smoking today???

[@jasonfink985]

I'm setting up a small farm on my property. I have seen your videos and I would love to talk to you about how I should set my farm up and organize everything. Can I please email you with pics of my property and questions about what to do and how I should do it. If you are okay with this then please message me with your email address. thank you for your videos

[@TakotaCoen]

Hey Jason, you bet I help folks with that design work all the time. You can book a consult on my website: www.coenfarm.ca