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Forest Meadow Farm
Приєднався 26 бер 2020
We began with a dream. A dream for sustainable living - for quality ingredients that come straight from our backyard. A dream for knowing exactly how and where our food comes from - through the love and nurturing of the plants and animals entrusted to our care. A dream for others to understand the labor of love that is required to provide fresh food to the table. Our commitment to this led to us moving out of the city and into the mountains. Here, Forest Meadow Farm was born. Join us on our journey as we navigate our new lives as homesteaders!
Just a Little Homestead Update for Y'all!
Just a little update on what's been going on around the property so far this year! Also, I don't know why the camera kept wanting to focus/shake, but I'm going to blame the iPhone SE on this one. Sorry about that! xD
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Starlink Internet Update - Snow and Inclement Weather
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We got a little bit of snow mid-March (yes, I know I'm a bit late on posting this!), so this is what we've experienced as far as connection stability, obstruction downtime, and speed. :) Like us on Facebook: forestmeadowfarmofficial Follow us on Instagram: @forestmeadowfarm
Starlink Satellite Internet - 2 Week Update
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UPDATE: I actually just checked our Viasat/Exede data usage thinking that we must have hit our 60GB data cap for it to be as slow as it was showing on the speed test in this video. Turns out... we HAVE NOT hit it yet. We are at 45 GB of usage, and it is STILL this slow! Need to fix this obstruction issue ASAP so that we can fully convert to Starlink. :( We are now 2 weeks into having Starlink a...
Our First Chick of 2021 Hatching :)
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We set some barnyard mix eggs given to us from my dad, and this is just a quick time lapse video of our first chick hatching from this clutch - and this year! The eggs are from 1 Ameraucana Rooster & 1 Rhode Island Red Rooster over Ameraucana, Welsummer, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Rhode Island Red, Buff Orpington, and a few other hens I can't remember. This first one that hatched came out of a Wel...
STARLINK Satellite Dish - Unboxing, Set-Up, & Testing!!
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We JUST received our STARLINK satellite dish today and are super excited to try out this new option for our remote little homestead. :) Like us on Facebook: forestmeadowfarmofficial Follow us on Instagram: @forestmeadowfarm
Feeding Sprouts to Chickens
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Chickens love sprouts. Who would’ve thought? 🤪 Sprouting seeds makes them 40-50% more digestible to chickens and increases nutrients by almost sixfold. If you’re interested in growing your own sprouts, check out my video on how to do that! How to Grow Sprouts: ua-cam.com/video/shGf5o_Cg9E/v-deo.html If you want to see more content, don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Also... Like Us on Facebook...
HOW TO: Grow Sprouts for Chickens
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After posting my last video, I had a few requests on how we grow sprouts for our chickens, so here it is! I’m sure there are a million videos and ways to do this, but this is how we do it with what we have on hand. Yes, it could be better, but if it works, it works! We are using trays and mason jars, but you can use ANYTHING to soak the seeds as long as the seeds are completely submerged and AN...
Growing Sprouts for Chickens (Progress)
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We have been growing sprouts for our chickens to provide them with more nutrients than just scratch alone, and this is our progress. Super easy way to get fresh, green goodness for them every day, and they absolutely love it!
Coop & Run Tour: A Chicken Paradise!
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We've gotten many requests for a coop/run tour, so here it is! :) Like Us on Facebook: forestmeadowfarmofficial Follow Us on Instagram: @forestmeadowfarm E-mail Us: forestmeadowfarm@gmail.com
What's Inside Our GIANT Blue Egg??
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Our daily egg collection yielded a BIG surprise! :)
An indescribably great video and channel. Thanks!
what seeds are they ? thank you
Awesome !! Thanks !! John 3;16
You could dilute down some food grade 35% hydrogen peroxide and put some in the water.. That would help them and fight bacteria and mold.
Do you have holes in the bottom of the trays? How do you drain after you water?
Im new to this so do you leave it outside? Do you soak the seeds?
Where do you get your seed?
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Can you please share what seeds are best to order/where yiu can get them from? You mentioned pick up, do you order from azure? I wouls love links to yours if possible. Ty
I ordered a variety of hard red, soft white, and rye, I believe - all from Azure Standard. They are sold in 50# bags and can be found here: www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/food/grains/wheat/hard-red-wheat-berries/hard-red-wheat-organic/11656?package=GR063
How many chickens will one tray feed each day? Great way of doing it, I was thinking 2nd tray myself.
This is mostly just a supplement to their normal feed, so regardless of how many chickens I have in a pen, I will just throw one tray in, and it's gone by the end of the day. My pens range from 5-20 chickens each.
What kind of seed is that? Is that ‘chicken feed’? I’m new to all this but learning…
They're mostly wheat berries. :)
Thanks!
Is that rye grass seed
They're wheat berries (hard red and soft white).
Thank you so much! They are taller on one side because that side is closest to the window. If you turn the tray can get even exposure. Thank you again!! We just started thus so I am excited 😊
That's what I'd been doing is turning the tray around each day. Doesn't seem to make a huge difference, though. :(
Thank you for sharing.
Hi there Good job have good day. See you next time.
The reason why the grains are sprouting uneavenly is because even after you've drained them, one side still retains more water than the other. You should build a small shelf for the trays to sit on and cover it with tarp, then place the shelf somewhere outside. Drill holes 1 inch apart into the bottom of the pans so that they can drain evenly. This way, you can simply water the grains with a hose or watering can and then allow the water to drain through the holes in the bottom of the pans. Thank you for your video, though. I've seen others that have shown how to do this, but yours was the most explanatory. Make sure that the shelves are slotted, not completely solid, so that the water can properly drain.
This is great advice! Thank you!
I guessed right! Very neat and looks yummy!
What do you do , after day 8 ? Do you just cut them off?
Toss the seed mat in the coop. Watch with glee. Re-use the tray.
Yes! I just pull the whole mat out of the tray and throw it in the pen. Wash and re-use tray. :)
Been growing greens for our chickens for some time. I use a 2x8 ebb and flow tray and eight 1020 trays. Every other day I place 2 and a half cups of grain in a germination jar and wash and soak the seeds for two days. I then transfer to a 1020 tray in the ebb and flow . Every two days I start soaking another batch of seeds and transfer to a new 1020 and move the trays down the ebb and flow in order. Greens are ready to harvest in a week to 10 days based on your preference. Chickens get a fresh tray of greens every other day. I flood the ebb and flow tray twice a day for about two minutes with a nutrient solution with an ec of about 2.0 and pH of 5.8 to 6.2. Great nutritious treat for our flock.Good luck!
Do you have a video?
That sounds like a very efficient process. Your chickens are very lucky!
Could the sprouts be planted in a grazing box?
@@EKr33ger Yes, they can. :)
I like the fact that you used a generic aluminum pan and did not drill holes in the bottom. There's probably sufficient water in the bottom to keep the seeds and roots hydrated. *Did you use 1 cup wheat seeds per pan? *Did you soak overnight and not 24 hrs? THX for the shortened video ❤😅
Sorry for the delayed response! I just used a generic mason jar filled 3/4 of the way up with seeds. I don't measure out the amount of seeds exactly. And yes, I soak for at least 24 hours with cold water but have done overnight if I am using warm water.
Hello, how are you? I have a livestock farm and I want to produce fodder. I have prepared the foundation for the work. I only need irrigation and nutrients for the growth of fodder. I have a question. Please answer. Thank you. 1_ What are nutrients for fodder growth? 2_ How many degrees should the water be? 3_ How many times a day should irrigation be done?
Excellent Presentation...I lovVed it!😍I am goinG to be sproutinG some Wheat Berries to grow Wheatgrass to make Wheatgrass drinks soon so I deeply appreciated you quick tutorial!✌🤓🙏😇🌹🌞🌹🌾🌾🌾🌹☕🍵☕🎋
Glad you enjoyed the video, and good luck! :)
Hi, I can't find the seeds are you talking about. Please provide a link. Thank you!
Do the trays get any sun from the window and how hot is the temperature in that spot?
Sorry for the late response! They do get late morning sun for a few hours, but we are completely surrounded by very tall pines, so it is mostly shaded for a good part of the day. The temperature in that spot ranges from 65-75 depending on the season.
What kind of grain ?
They are wheat berries. :)
Seeds, not berries
Wheat berries are the edible part of the wheat kernel, including the bran, the germ, and the endosperm, before the grain undergoes any processing. :)
Hi Can I sprout corn like that?
You probably could. I haven't tried it, though!
I have heard that longer grass it not good for them as it can form a ball in their crop. Day 6 or 7 would be max length.
This mostly refers to grass clippings, like when people mow their lawns. The sprouts stay in a mat, so they would pick at it similar to how they would pick at grass growing out of the ground - by pecking and breaking off smaller pieces. I’ve not had any issues with crop impaction in the many years I’ve been doing this. These days, I take the sprouts out between day 6-8. Just whenever I remember to do it. Lol.
That is true but you cut the grasses into shorter pieces although they are good at cutting up the grass themselves usually but I always cut it up for the girls and never have any problems.
Why does my seed always stink even if I wash them
It's normal. Even the Alfalfa seeds we sprout for our own use, typically stink for the 1st couple days before sprouting.
Is that oats?
Is this process less dangerous than jar sprouting as far as bacteria growth goes ?
A bag gets you how many days worth
What kind of seeds are they?
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Can you include the link on Amazon where you buy your seeds
^I second this.. thank you
Thanks for this video. I appreciate it. :)
Your chickens are so lucky!
Where do you order from
This is the best video on this subject.
I would use a spray bottle to spray water.
This is the same as malting grain for brewing beer. Wow, worlds collide.
Where did you order your seeds from? Can you add a link or website? I can't find bulk seeds anywhere at a decent price!
that is exactly what I was going to ask. I got a 5 pound bag from Palouse Brand online but I would love to have a trashcan full like she does.
you did great job being one handed. your chickens seem healthy and happy. how many do you raise? which breed are the best egg layers for you? I enjoyed your video and you have a blessed day.
what kind of seeds?
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Thank you 😊
Im having problems with getting mold.. even after straining. Any tips?
It sounds like you may have not been letting the seeds drain enough prior to transferring them to the tray. Skip to 5:15 on her video and she talks about how to prevent mold growth.
i have successfully sprouted for a few months but when temperatures are to warm there just seems to be no stopping the mold i have tried soaking them with a tbsn of bleach or hydrogen peroxide neither really made a difference in my efforts stacking probably also increased the mold if you find a method that works let me know we have to defeat the mold somehow cause my animals love it @@sarahvaughn9794
Can you just sprout lentils this way?
Probably!
I just sprout lentils in a jar!
What seeds did you use if you done mind me asking. ??
I used wheat and oat seeds, I think. :)
Thank you. I can’t get my hands on any wheat grass. So I went with whole oats and black oil sunflower . Thank yuk
Wow great video! These grow without being at a window? No supplemental light?
They are in front of a window, but they don't get or need a whole lot of light.
Could you just put a little hole in the corner?
It would be easier to poke holes in the pan that has seed and sit in a pan that has no holes. The just lift the pan with seeds empty the pan underneath.
I wanted to be able to reuse the pans if possible, but you're right. It would be easier. :P
That's what I do takes 3 minutes with a watering can to water 7 pans.
Can you please share what seeds from where you can order these? You mentioned pick up, do you order from azure ?