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DIY feeders for your brooder that cost nothing If you’ve already read my previous posts on chicken rearing, you can probably guess that I’m a fan of diy’ing over buying when possible. This applies to chicken feeders too. I hate most feeder designs because they’re yet more scraps of plastic polluting the planet. They also …
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Eating frugally for those of us who hate beans I’m fortunate that we are a 2 person household with no picky eaters (except for my aversion to beans and rice). We can adjust what we cook and what we eat based on what’s on sale when/where we do our twice a month grocery run. We …
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Never waste money again on crickets from a pet shop! I mentioned in the frugal chicken feed post that we also raise crickets to supplement our chooks regular feed. While crickets are not the easiest feeder insect to raise–they jump and escape all over the place–they do provide a good change of pace from mealworms. …
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Materials and supplies A plastic container with smooth (unscuffed) sides so the mealworms can’t climb out. A lid is optional. A screen or large piece of mesh cloth to allow airflow and keep out pests is better. The large, 1 lb. salad containers from Costco are the perfect size for up to 2000 mealworms. Try not …
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Before we got our chickens we did a lot of research and on internet forums everywhere it seemed like people freaked out whenever someone mentioned raising chickens with their own blend of feed or not buying layer pellets. Responses ranged from OMGZ UR CHICKS WILL DIE! to It’s too difficult to make your own mixed …
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Here are 8 easy low-cost & eco-friendly ways you can cut down on your heating costs while staying warm at the same time. Did you know that you can save 15% on your heating bill by turning your thermostat down to below 68 degrees Fahrenheit? 1. Block drafts from coming in through doors *Doors are …
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