How to store 1 ton of feed for $100
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
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How to store 1 ton of feed for $100 is a step by step how-to tutorial on how you can build your own dry feed storage bin for less than $100. This model can be scaled up as large or small as you desire. Below in the show notes I have la parts list and links for all the materials I used.
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Feed Bin Parts List and Amazon Links
1” Stainless Steel Brackets
www.amazon.com/dp/B07QZQTBR5/...
#1 Stainless steel Bolts, washer, and nut ¼”-20
www.amazon.com/dp/B07RSR2N4Y/...
#1 Stainless 1/8” Sheet metal 6”x12”
www.amazon.com/dp/B001CS712W/...
Spray Foam
www.amazon.com/dp/B009YNYBV8/...
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I wager that someone has already mentioned this. But..I would think that you could just cut three sides of your door. Fold down the plastic (you may have to use a heat gun to warm it first). And use that flap as your chute. But for all I know you may have already tried that. Great idea though. Thanks for the video.
I havent tried that yet but its a good idea.
How long will the feed last? How do you keep it from molding?
Great idea, how do you fill it?
Did you ever figure out how to fill it?
Love it. Large bolt cutters work well on cutting the steel bars! Went through lots of blades before.
Good idea!
Very good idea! Will definitely use.
An oval hole would give you more control over the flow of feed. I'm going to build one of these, thanks for posting this.
Good tip! I'm glad it was helpful
My question is how do you fill it? Just get the farmer to auger it into the hole? Great video thanks.
Thats right, the feed truck delivers 3 tons at a time in bulk. They auger it into the top.
Genius.
Brilliant
silicone is probably better than insulation foam
Yep I use insulation foam just to make a shelf for the feed to spill out on into my bucket. Its not waterproof, but I put waterproof silicone around the sides and top of the door to keep rain out.
Silicone can be heat sensitive as well.
Would this work with 3/4” cattle cubes
I would get piece of sheet met 45degree bend bolt on back side off bottom track put slit bending on sides now just silicone it
Great Idea jeff! I wish you could show the delivery of the corn & how they fill your totes.
Corn prices are going crazy right now, how much do you pay for a ton,,,, specially Delivered like that?
If it's delivered, isn't it already 90% dried?
I buy up junk boat & camper trailers & frames,,, I put a deck on them & use them to haul just about everything.
I strap 6- 55 gallon barrels in the center of my small 6' x 12' home-made box trailer & head to the feed & grain outlet.
Somewhat like you, they have a large hose/ flexible pipe on the end of the drop shute & the dried corn goes right in without a miss. BUT, it's a PITA to use a dolly to move the full 55 gal barrels off of the trailer & around the farm, so I just store the barrels in the back of the barn & use 5 gallon buckets to feed the animals! Your tote idea would be much easier! THANKS
BTW,,, those totes are usually FREE, or under $20 around here. ;>)
Thats great! Good for you, that your able to find them so cheap. I pay roughly $0.22/lb for feed here. I also use an old military wagon thats heavy duty and I can put 2 totes on top to pull around the farm where I need it.
here in NW ONT CANADA. YOU CAN FIND SOME HERE ANT HERE THAT PEOPLE DO NOT RETURN TO THE SUPPLIER BUT THEY WANT A $100 OR MORE AS THE DEPOSIT ON THE TOTE IS $100 TO $250. JUST like 45 gallon drums i an a dealer for anti freeze for outdoor boilers wood or coal burning and each drum plastic or steel has a deposit of $75, the drums an totes are cleaned and reused. none of them are scrapped unless it gets cracked, but even at that the metal frames are welded if needed and reused, the broken tanks are melted down and used to make other products,i build a trailer with a steel hopper on it, out of 14 ga plat with a V bottom so all feed comes out an a hinged lid with a vent pipe made so no water gets in on top so no water gets in that. holds 2 and a half tons of feed, thats 5000Lbs. i drive to the feed mill 20 min. away to have it filled. they do not deliver less then 7 tons
@@farmerjeffsiewicki i just got 2.5 tons (5000Lbs){ in mt home made feed trailer i paid $466 a ton CND UP FROM $347 last Nov. barley use to be far less then corn at $278 a ton now it $497
So do you just tip the tote around to get the last bit of feed out?
Thats exactly right. I also use a hoe to scrape out the last bits.
Great Idea! Do you do anything for moisture? And what about animals? Could animals chew through the plastic?
It does get moisture from the feed heating up in the sun in the summertime and can get moldy if left too long. You can paint the tank or cover it with a tarp to help prevent this but as long as your using the feed within 3-4 weeks its generally not a problem.
zero issues with animals after 2.5 years
Do you think the ball cut off would work? Since it's already installed? Thanks
It doesnt work, not enough gravity/flow. Too much friction for anything to come out.
hey man - i like it. thanks. where did you get the trailer from? I'm looking for the best price/quality combo that can handle that 1000lbs behind a Ranger.
Tractor Supply has them, I think it was around $300 or so if I remember and can support up to 1500 lbs. I pull it with my 4 wheeler or pickup
a ton of feed is 2000 Lbs not a 1000
@@arnoldromppai5395 he says that at 00:11 in the video. You must have missed it.
@@FreeAmerican-mm2my no he side i think 500 but here its $1000
I’ve got the tote bladders but not the metal frame. I reckon it should be ok?
Yeah it will work if you have it on a solid base
How do you get the feed out when its low? Does the feed get stuck on the sides/back?
I use a hoe or tip the tank
How do you fill it? Large opening on top?
thats right, I buy feed in bulk and they deliver in a large semi with an auger. The auger has a bag on the end that fits right down in the hole at the top of the tank to pump the feed in.
How do you get it to market to fill it?
They bring a truck and auger it in. But i have also put it on a trailer to bring to the mill
How to you prevent your feed from getting clumpy and potentially moldy with the condensation and humity build up inside the tote? I have been considering this for about a week. Seems like you would need to drop a silica absorption packet or something inside. Have you had any issues with that?
Hi i do get some humidity or mold in the warmer months. One thing that helps alot is to cover the tote with a tarp or keep it out of the sun. I go thru the feed in less than a month so usually i can clean it out real good between refilling and its not an issue.
You should be fermenting your feed anyway. This system won't work for that.
@@solventtrapdotcom6676 Hey thanks for your comment. We have used these tanks to ferment feed in before but not with this configuration. I keep the tank intact for fermenting and just use a hose adaptor to empty it.
it dont happen, if that was the case gain bin around the world would be a mess, you vent them that simple, i store feed for months not a problem, the feed it dry,,
So my question, is about moisture. How do you keep from weather manipulation and protecting them from condensation.
I add silicone sealant around the sides of the door. In the summer, the grain def does give off some moisture and mold can be an issue but if you use it quickly enough within a few weeks its not a big problem. One way to cut down on the heating up of the grain is to store in a shaded area.
@@vitalmissionfarm2146 so this wouldn’t be a long term storage option? Only for a few weeks at a time?
@@MFaith777 i use them long term. I try to use up the feed in the tote within 30 days. No matter how you store it, feed that is older than 30 days loses nutritional value, the vitamins and nutrients degrade, and pathogens start to grow.
@@farmerjeffsiewicki??? Do you think farm fields are just harvested 30 days at a time? Harvest season is once a year around here. That feed is stored in bins and silos until it's bagged and shipped out to the consumer. If you buy feed in June or July you're getting last year's feed....
@@oliver_klozoffgrain in whole raw form can stay viable much longer. I dont know the statistics on how long. but once the grain is ground and milled into feed it should be used within 30 days, preferably less.
how do you load it?
The feed truck augers it into the tank from the top
What size is your tote. It should take 45 cubic foot for ton of hog feed.
Its 330 gallon. It will hold 1200-1800 lbs of feed depending on how well you pack it and also if its a crumble or pellet.
How many gallons is this tote?
330 gallons
where you buy ?
I don't sell this, but I do offer the plans and tutorials with links to buy all the parts in my course. you can find it at regenerativesuccess.com/training/
how do you keep moister from dipping back down into the food, which makes it mold and rot?
Adding a shade structure over it helps keep the temperature and humidity down in the summertime. No issues in the cooler weather.
@@farmerjeffsiewicki Just thought I would ask because I am having problems with the inside sweating and I have mine installed inside the large chicken house, fully removed from sunlight. This inside sweats at night and the top layer inside is molding. I will lose half of the feed in the end.
@@andyoch6147 how hot does the chicken house get? If it gets too hot, the feed will emit some moisture. You could take the lid off or add a screen to let it breathe and avoid moisture buildup.
@@farmerjeffsiewicki it get's however hot it gets in the shade. It is surrounded by tress as well. I thought about cutting a hot in top and adding a screen but that defeats the purpose of sealing it up to keep the pellets and grain from dry rotting. This is no easy thing to figure out. That is why I ask around. I am going to be losing half of my feed to mold and may just look to a small silo for the next project. Thanks for replying. I just do no think this was meant to use in NC because of the humidity.
@@andyoch6147 I think letting it breathe will definitely help you. I am in South Carolina and I keep my totes outside under the oak trees so its pretty hot and humid. One other thing is all feed begins to go bad and lose nutritional quality after about 3 weeks, so its best to try and use it all up within that time frame.
I just wanna know how you got the feed into the container? 🤔
Its augured in by the truck
@@farmerjeffsiewicki i wish you would have filmed that part. I don’t understand what you’re comment means. Seems like the hole on top would have to be made bigger. I’m guessing you put the grain in yourself?Anyway very Interesting way for large grain storage. I’m sure it will help someone. 😊
@@Christian-jx3nx We have feed delivered in bulk loose, 6 tons at a time in a semi-truck. The truck has a mechanical auger that pumps feed in through the hole at the top into the tank. You can also purchase electric augers or PTO driven augers that attach to a tractor.
@@farmerjeffsiewicki cool! Please film it for us ignorant people. I thought you drive to a grain mill and fill up bags, barrels or truck beds for bulk. Thanks for being patient
What size tank is that?
330 gallon. Holds 1500-1900 lbs depending on how well you stuff it and if its pellet or crumble
Thank you sir. If i barn kept it and drilled holes in the top would that alleviate moisture issues? We’re in Texas.
@@michaeldawson6503 definitely
330 gallon won't hold a ton of feed. Unless it is powder
6:11 "or put it on a wagon or small trailer..." Bo, that's the reason I clicked! Where in God's green earth you get a wagon like that?
Tractor supply has them. Old surplus military utility wagons are great too.
2:51 "the vertical door is easier...." confusing as all get out, bo. So are you saying don't do it this way? Please break it down for us knuckle draggers.
You can do it either way but i found the vertical door allows you to get the feed out that is at the bottom of the bin better.
Because the bottom of the plastic bin is rounded off, the horizontal door sits up higher. Does that make sense?
Everything about your video is great, except the t-shirt. The t-shirt is horrible. Not that I care about sports, just had bad experience with the extension agents.
Hah yes i went to school there and a proud alumni!
Don't rodents chew right through the plastic? They would here.
Its really thick plastic. I have 7 of them that have been outdoors for 6 years and its never happened once.