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livestock weigh scales

A cattle farmer occasionally needs to weigh his animals, but weigh scales for cattle are expensive to purchase for the small operator ($1,000 to $1,500 or more). This is an accurate electronic scale you can make yourself for about $500.

Tough inexpensive pastured pig waterer

Pigs are tough on equipment. This simple water system doesn't tip in a pasture situation, stays clean and prevents the pigs from disturbing the hose connection.

Black Soldier Fly as a Feed Alternative for Aquaculture

Main Street Farms received a SARE Farmer grant for on-farm research of Black Soldier Flies larvae (BSFL) as an alternative food-source for aquaculture and livestock. We plan to raise and breed BSFL in a heated green house year-round to find the ratio of pounds of larvae to pounds of food waste can be produced in a given month. The larvae will be fed cafeteria food waste, coffee grounds, and compost from other areas of the farm.

Portable Stock Trough

Convenient water tank trailer that holds 200Lt of water and 9Lt trough. Features: •Can hold up to 200Lt of stock drinking water •Industrial galvanised fittings to ensure strength and durability •No Flat Tyres, (so always ready to go when you are) •Can be towed into place by car, ATV, or Ride-on mower can provide drawings on how to make one if you wish other photos and video at link below http://www.commercialengineering.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=93

Waterer for rotational grazing

Easy to move, low cost watering system that reduces issues associated with fixed watering locations.

Mobile solar powered electric fence

I'm interested in others ideas and knowledge related to creating a mobile solar powered electric fence. This sketch represents my concept and the products available online costing less than $100. My goal is to allow two pigs the ability to graze small parcels of land similar to a chicken tractor.