The Amish Method That Feeds Chickens Without Grain (Only $1/Week)

Feeding chickens doesn’t always have to mean buying expensive bags of grain. Traditional Amish-style farming focuses on reducing feed costs naturally by using what’s already available. In this video, we explore a simple approach that uses free-ranging, natural foraging, and everyday scraps to keep chickens fed while keeping costs extremely low. What You’ll Learn: How chickens naturally find a large portion of their own food Why free-ranging can reduce feed costs significantly The role of kitchen scraps and garden leftovers How simple setups can support healthier, more active birds The smart habits that make low-cost feeding possible It’s not about eliminating feed completely it’s about working with nature instead of relying on expensive inputs. Sometimes the cheapest solution… is the simplest one.