Reduce Winter Feed Costs for Livestock: Ancient FREE Methods

Feeding livestock through the winter doesn't have to break the bank! In this video, I share my sustainable approach to reducing rabbit feed costs with leaf and lawn hay, forsythia branches, and greenhouse-grown fodder crops. Learn how I dry and store natural forage safely, and get a sneak peek at my plans for pollarding maple trees this spring. Whether you're raising rabbits or larger livestock, these methods can help you save money and stay resourceful. Share your own tips in the comments below—I'd love to hear how you manage feed costs on your homestead! Join my channel to get member only content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp5_UYDDAKPz7g-EiYrGITw/join 00:00 Cost is often difference between keeping pets and livestock 00:45 Feeding livestock leaf hay 01:15 Feeding livestock leaf hay is an ancient method 01:30 Leaf hay is great fro rabbits 01:47 Three ways to feed livestock for free 02:10 How to feed livestock leaf hay 05:44 How to feed livestock branches and leaves 06:51 How to feed rabbits fresh from the greenhouse 08:42 How to feed livestock from pollarded trees