Watch us make our homemade chicken feed recipe from The Homeshire. Our homestead recently experienced a drop in egg production from our 20 hens during a harsh Utah winter. To combat this, we decided to make our own feed to give the hens quality nutrition and greater control over their diet.
Here's what we use for our homemade chicken feed recipe:
• 48 cups (6 scoops) of red wheat
• 48 cups (6 scoops) of cracked corn
• 24 cups (3 scoops) of milo (millet)
• 16 cups (2 scoops) of barley (or whole oats)
• 12 cups (1 ½ scoops) of field peas
• 8 cups (1 scoop) of Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS)
• 5-6 cups of baked, ground-up eggshells
• 1/2 pound of kelp powder
An 8-cup batter bowl was used to measure out the ingredients, which were then mixed in a 27-gallon storage tote with a tight-fitting lid to keep pests and moisture out.
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In addition to providing essential nutrients, such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, the homemade chicken feed recipe also includes some unique supplements. The baked eggshells are a great supplemental source of calcium, and the kelp powder adds important trace minerals and vitamins while boosting the hens' immune system. Since starting their hens on this feed recipe, The Homeshire has seen a significant increase in our egg production. We went from getting a handful of fragile eggs a week to about a dozen hard-shelled eggs a day. If you're interested in giving your backyard chickens a nutritious boost, try this homemade chicken feed recipe. And don't forget to leave a comment or question below!
Located in Northern Utah, we raise Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, heritage KuneKune pigs, and free range chickens. Our dairy herd provides our family with creamy sweet milk which we also use to make goat milk soaps and lotions. We grow herbs and flowers in our garden to use for soaps, salves and lotions. We are a family of seven living the rural life on about five acres in Northern Utah. Mom, Dad, teenagers, kids and toddler all help to take care of the animals. We get to all be home together everyday - we homeschool year around with breaks for goat kidding, garden planting and harvest time. We make most of our meals from scratch and many times using products from our land and animals. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, lets build a community of people that homestead and farm in harsh conditions that range from zero rain and over 100ºF temperatures in the summer to dark winter days that hit -36ºF and dump two feet of snow overnight. Thanks for spending your time with us!
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The Homeshire
P.O. Box 219
Mendon, UT
84325
Welcome to our homestead vlog in Utah on our farm! Today, on this snowy day, we are excited to introduce you to our beloved animal family.
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Join us as we take you on a tour of our farm and introduce you to our dairy goats, Kunekune pigs, barn cats, chickens, and ducks by name. Meet our dairy goats, Tilly, Toffee, Flopsie, Mopsie, Alice, Ada, Bonnie, Fawn, Cocoa, Crumble, and Missy!! These sweet girls are the heart of our dairy operation and the mamas provide us with delicious, fresh milk every day.
Next up, say hello to our Kunekune pigs, Pumpkin, Peaches, Marshmallow and Wilbur. These friendly and curious pigs are a joy to be around and love to explore their surroundings. We'll give you a glimpse into their daily routine and share some fun facts about these unique and lovable pigs.
We can't forget about our barn cats, Ginger and Katniss. These furry friends keep our barn free of pests and are always up for a cuddle. They are excellent mousers, despite Ginger only having one eye!
Finally, we'll take you to meet our flock of chickens and ducks. From sassy Claire to silly Tonks, each bird has their own unique personality and contributes to our farm in their own way. We'll share some tips on caring for your own flock and give you a glimpse into our daily egg-collecting routine.
Thank you for joining us on this snowy day on our homestead in Utah. We hope you enjoy meeting our animal family as much as we enjoy caring for them. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more homestead vlogs and farm updates! Located in Northern Utah, we raise Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, heritage KuneKune pigs, and free range chickens. Our dairy herd provides our family with creamy sweet milk which we also use to make goat milk soaps and lotions. We grow herbs and flowers in our garden to use for soaps, salves and lotions. We are a family of seven living the rural life on about five acres in Northern Utah. Mom, Dad, teenagers, kids and toddler all help to take care of the animals. We get to all be home together everyday - we homeschool year around with breaks for goat kidding, garden planting and harvest time. We make most of our meals from scratch and many times using products from our land and animals. Find us on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, lets build a community of people that homestead and farm in conditions that range from zero rain and over 100ºF temperatures in the summer to dark winter days that hit -36ºF and dump two feet of snow overnight.
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Updated: Mar 31, 2023
Welcome to our snowy farm day vlog!
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Join us as we take you through a day in the life on our homestead in the winter. In this video, we'll show you how we take care of our goats, chickens, and pigs in the snow. We bundle up in warm clothing and head out into the chilly morning to feed and water our animals.
Subscribe and continue to follow us as we'll start to share tips and tricks for keeping your animals happy and healthy during the cold winter months.
But that's not all! We'll also be making some delicious pancakes using fresh ingredients from our farm. You'll get to see the whole process, from gathering eggs from our chickens to mixing the batter and baking it in our cast iron in our oven.
As you watch, you'll see how we manage our daily farm chores despite the snowy conditions. We are excited to share our experiences and insights on how to keep a farm running smoothly even when the weather doesn't cooperate. So grab a warm drink and settle in for an enjoyable vlog about life on our snowy farm. Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to our channel for more fun and informative videos like this one!
SOURDOUGH DUTCH BABY PANCAKE RECIPE
Great for high elevations!
Ingredients:
8 eggs
2 cups sourdough starter
1 1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
6 Tbsp butter
Instructions:
Put cool 10-12 inch cast iron skillet in cool oven.
Preheat oven to 425º F with the cast iron skillet inside.
Blend eggs, sourdough starter, milk, salt, vanilla, and honey until it's full of bubbles and smooth.
Remove the hot cast iron skillet and add the butter to the 10-12 inch cast iron skillet.
Pour the batter over the melted butter and place into the preheated oven.
Bake for 20 minutes until puffed up.
Do not open the oven door for at least 15 minutes so the pancake doesn't deflate.
Serve right away with butter, fruit, or syrup.
Notes: Make sure your cast iron skillet is nice and hot. This can be made using sourdough discard or active sourdough starter.
Located in Northern Utah, we raise Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, heritage KuneKune pigs, and free range chickens. Our dairy herd provides our family with creamy sweet milk which we also use to make goat milk soaps and lotions. We grow herbs and flowers in our garden to use for soaps, salves and lotions. We are a family of seven living the rural life on about five acres in Northern Utah. Mom, Dad, teenagers, kids and toddler all help to take care of the animals. We get to all be home together everyday - we homeschool year around with breaks for goat kidding, garden planting and harvest time. We make most of our meals from scratch and many times using products from our land and animals. Find us on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, lets build a community of people that homestead and farm in conditions that range from zero rain and over 100ºF temperatures in the summer to dark winter days that hit -36ºF and dump two feet of snow overnight.
Thanks for spending your time with us! Find us on Instagram and TikTok @Our Burrow
The Homeshire
P.O. Box 219
Mendon, UT 84325