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Post by mzgarden on Jan 2, 2018 11:54:21 GMT
We have so many people buying or wanting to buy eggs from us, we'll be increasing our layer flock this Spring.
They get layer feed we buy in bags currently but will investigate buying in bulk from a local feed mill.
That said, not sure how to store it. Today, we have a blue food grade barrel that hold about 150# at a time.
If we wanted to buy 500# at a time - we'd need to rethink storage.
For those that buy 500# or more at a time - how do you store it and how long can it be stored?
Thanks
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Post by tenbusybees on Jan 2, 2018 13:30:43 GMT
A dead chest freezer with a still good seal, preferably free off craigslist, works nicely.
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Post by tenbusybees on Jan 2, 2018 13:34:48 GMT
I don't know about long term storage. We tend not to buy more than we can use in 6 weeks to two months at a time. We'd get a nice discount by the pallet but my van couldn't do that.  |
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Post by Skandi on Jan 2, 2018 14:55:57 GMT
We also use chest freezers. Ours which is a medium size (300L) holds 300lb or so very conveniently mouse and rat proof! we feed grain which stores fine for a couple of years, and a prepared concentrate, which only has a 3 months from manufacture date on it.
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Post by mzgarden on Jan 3, 2018 11:13:56 GMT
@redfish, Skandi, can you elaborate on what you are feeding when you say 'grain' rather than layer feeds? |
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Post by Skandi on Jan 3, 2018 11:33:48 GMT
@redfish , Skandi , can you elaborate on what you are feeding when you say 'grain' rather than layer feeds? We feed 1/4 concentrate and 3/4 barley/wheat/rye whatever the local farmers had that year. The concentrate in this case is an organic Pig fattener feed, but it's possible to get layer concentrate here. Feeding this mix reduces the feedcost to 1/10 of buying layers pellets for us, it also means that we can feed the same feed to the chickens and the ducks which makes it much more convenient, and it lets me avoid GMO. I see it actually has a 4 month date on it from manufacture. and it's 30% protein 6% fat |
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Post by Maura on Jan 3, 2018 21:02:55 GMT
I used metal garbage cans. I also fed only whole grains once the chicks were off chick kibble.
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on Jan 4, 2018 0:04:14 GMT
I used metal garbage cans. I also fed only whole grains once the chicks were off chick kibble. That's what I use also. A 30 gallon can will easily hold 150 + pounds and they are rodent proof. |
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Post by Maura on Jan 4, 2018 16:01:52 GMT
I used metal garbage cans. I also fed only whole grains once the chicks were off chick kibble. That's what I use also. A 30 gallon can will easily hold 150 + pounds and they are rodent proof. Just make sure the can is where you want it to be. Mighty hard to move after you've filled it. |
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on Jan 4, 2018 19:45:35 GMT
That's what I use also. A 30 gallon can will easily hold 150 + pounds and they are rodent proof. Just make sure the can is where you want it to be. Mighty hard to move after you've filled it. Moving 150 pounds is easy with a hand truck. Get one with inflatable tires so it won't sink into the ground |
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Post by grannyg on May 12, 2021 1:25:54 GMT
www.facebook.com/kelly31marykay/videos/2878835962227928Kelly Kern· If anyone has chickens, I built this feeder years ago and LOVE it! It’s 4 inch PVC 90s facing downward into this trashcan. I can dump two 50lb bags of feed and leave it for weeks. It is my easiest chicken tool and saves tons of feed because they can’t scratch and throw it 🥰 Works for ducks and turkeys too!
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Post by Maura on May 12, 2021 13:55:14 GMT
Granny, that looks cool, but it would attract mice and raccoons.
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