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How I Keep Producing Food During a Real New England Winter

 
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Hi Everyone, I made a video about what I try to keep doing during the winter.

 
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What device is shredding the kale?
 
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I have greenhouse envy, I love your setup.

In a perfect scenario where you have enough, would you utilize the venison as a treat for the chickens or does it take up part of their feed ration?
 
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Christopher Weeks wrote:What device is shredding the kale?



A little electric shredder from Amazon.

"LawnMaster FD1501 Electric Wood Chipper"
 
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Timothy Norton wrote:In a perfect scenario where you have enough, would you utilize the venison as a treat for the chickens or does it take up part of their feed ration?



I free feed them all flock (20% protein). I supplement with the rest.

Moving forward I intend to make the game and garden feed upwards of 20% to 30% of the total feed bill, BUT I will continue to follow the lead of my flock by allowing them free access to the all flock feed.
 
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Thanks for the video Larry! You have a great set up!
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