(Part 2) Best horse stable supplies according to redditors
We found 80 Reddit comments discussing the best horse stable supplies. We ranked the 38 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
You can put a price on not spilling food everywhere and that price is approximately $13.50.
http://www.amazon.com/TrailMax-Mesh-Horse-Feed-Bag/dp/B0032CN0XM
It's breathable too!
Truman was having a really hard time getting enough hay from the feeder the rescue recommended. We found this bag feeder on Amazon and it’s worked out really well! Truman happily munches away throughout the day and night.
Tough 1 Miniature Canvas Hay Pouch, Purple https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002HOI75M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oK.JDb7GV8MX3
I found that grain
There are some people making bondage/BDSM-specific beds, but they're normally not budget quality. The easiest option would be to take any wooden bed frame and drill a bunch of O-ring tie downs into it.
Sturdy step stool ($40) - not the rickety tubular kitchen chair ones, I mean one where you can stand on the top. a Buy it for Life item, not inexpensive, but safe. https://www.amazon.com/Louisville-Ladder-AS3002-6966014-2-Foot/dp/B00182TWL2
Leatherman multi tool (around $50), which i keep in the junk bowl because I can never find a screwdriver fast enough. Pricey new, less expensive when you buy it second hand or in a pawn shop. they don't really break, but you do have to clean and oil them once a year. https://www.amazon.com/LEATHERMAN-Wingman-Multitool-Stainless-Steel/dp/B005DI0XM4/
Cordless drill (under $50), mine basically has the screw driver bit in it 90% of the time. the rest of the time I drill lots of pilot holes. pay attention to the battery... if you can get one with a battery that is shared by other tools in the line, then it is easily replaceable and if you buy another tool in that line you can swap batteries. I like to have 1 battery in the charger and one in the device. https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-Cordless-Driver-BDCDD12C/dp/B0111N8L7I/
Spirit, bubble or torpedo level. (under $10) the Hanging kit usually contains just the wires and hooks, but you need a small spirit level for hanging pictures and shelves evenly. doesn't matter the brand they all work the same https://www.amazon.com/WilFiks-Leveling-Resistant-Different-Visibility/dp/B07M62GJYP/
Small tool boxes vary in quality. I don't know if this is for you or someone else. But don't buy anything unless it's a NAME BRAND, cheap metal tools bend and can break with too much torque. Even the Stanley line that Walmart sells isn't fabulous, but it's better than a nameless brand. I don't like SETS of tools, but you need to start someplace, buy GOOD tools one at a time, I love finding $$$ tools at thrift stores. https://www.amazon.com/STANLEY-94-248-Piece-Homeowners-Tool/dp/B000UHMITE/(i bought a cheap socket set 4 years ago to replace my stolen ones and they already have rust)
Bucket organizer. (around $15) If you buy a SET of tools, take the plastic blow molded container and put it in the recycling. You will never bother putting the tools back in and when you get more tools they won't fit. Bucket Organizers are pockets that fit around a 5 gallon bucket. You shove your tools into the pockets and everything else in the middle. And keep it in the bottom of your closet and carry it to where you need the tools. https://www.amazon.com/Bucket-Boss-10030-Bucketeer-BTO/dp/B00GK4TOWK
Tack Hammer. (under $15) You won't need a big 22 oz hammer, but a smaller 16 oz one with a normal handled and then a Tack hammer, these have a narrow head and sometimes are magnetic and hold the nail in place. Tack hammers are easier to use for hanging things exactly where you want them. https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-54-304-5-Ounce-Magnetic-Hammer/dp/B00002X1XD
Stud finder.(under $20) uses a battery, and lets you know where the studs are behind drywall. BEST PURCHASE EVER. https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Stud-Finder-Wall-Detector/dp/B07VLDTVFQ/ any brand will work fine.
Digital Infared Thermometer (under $20) Non-contact Digital Laser Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun - ALSO BEST PURCHASE EVER... works in the kitchen for food and oven temp, fridge temp, and for locating drafts and cold spots around doors and windows. https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-1080-Non-Contact-Thermometer/dp/B00DMI632G
Toilet Plunger - the sort with the extra bit on the end. https://www.amazon.com/Get-Bats-Out-Plunger-Bathroom/dp/B00ODD5MD0 you do NOT want to be waiting around for someone to unblock your toilet. It may be disgusting but scoop out some of what's in the toilet before you start plunging, it's less disgusting than having to mop it off the floor. You want the plunger that makes a seal around the bottom.
BUCKET. (under $10) mine is constantly in use, i keep it in the tub and toss wet things into it. I have gone through EVERY TYPE on offer...I was so sick of plastic buckets, that warped and stained, where the handles ripped out. But the BEST and cheapest one I have ever found is a flat back duraflex bucket for watering horses. Not kidding. Made of a hard polyethylene these things are designed to be flung around and stepped on by 2000 lb animals. https://www.amazon.com/LITTLE-GIANT-Flat-Back-Dura-Flex-Plastic/dp/B000HHLHPS/ these are cheap if you buy them in a feed store, but even with the shipping on Amazon it is WELL WORTH the money. You will need a bucket when you empty the back of the toilet tank to change the flushing flapper or gasket, and you will need it when you empty the commode itself, if you have to change out the wax seal underneath.
Blanket hangers. (6 for $27) yeah this is obscure, but when I moved I lost a LOT of storage space. These saved my sanity. I use them to hang up quilts and sleeping bags in the back of the closet OFF SEASON. I also use them to hang blankets, sheets curtains and stuff once they come out of the laundry aren't quite dry. I didn't even know there was such a thing before now I wouldn't give them up. https://www.amazon.com/Stock-Your-Home-Comforter-Organization/dp/B00EUG51JU
Flashlight. ($30-50) I've written about these before. Until I bought a GOOD one, I had no idea how bad the others were. Cheap flashlights are great to have scattered about in the cellar, or in the junk drawer. but if you really want TO SEE, get a great flashlight. I gifted myself one for christmas one year and I love it. It hangs by the door and if I am going to be out very late or the weather is bad, I shove it in my bag. It will also illuminate Well past the end of the porch and into the yard if I hear a noise. https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Carded-SabreLite-Flashlight-Yellow/dp/B01CKAIYV4 any very good brand will do, but I found Maglites to be dangerously useless.
I just can’t get on board with olive oil. It’s food. Sure leather is technically skin, but my personal feeling is that it can potentially cause issues. I’ve seen arguments both for and against this theory so who knows where the truth lies....I’m just like - no it’s food 🤷🏻♀️.
That said, what you’ve done does look great so far.
For future use, may I recommend neatsfoot oil to force patina. I’ve used it a ton. Especially when I first started buying reps. These days I lean more towards the new, un-patina’d look so I haven’t been using it, but it’s specifically made for leather and works well.
I actually got one of these :
It has a float and is never empty !!! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SRAU56/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Previous to this wallet, I carried a money clip for about a year. I found the clip to be too minimalist, as I do require some level of organization. I generally carry 5-6 cards (2 ID, 1 credit, 1 debit, 1 train card, and any business card I receive that day) and cash, and the available space in this wallet is spot on.
I would like to mention here that if you do decide on a leather wallet, or any leather goods for that matter, you should invest in some prime neatsfoot oil (the 8oz bottle is selected, yet it still shows the large jug). Take care of your leather products and they will last much longer.
Fortunately, they're also available through Amazon or other sites!
Sounds like you're well along the path to becoming a crazy chicken lady--welcome aboard :)
Honestly, you don't need most of the stuff on your list. Chickens need an off-the-ground roost in a predator-proof space to sleep, access to water and food, a safe place to lay eggs, and that's about it. Feel free to go crazy with extra perches in the run, toys, mirrors, swings, etc. but don't feel like they are necessary. My chickens have far more fun digging through a big leaf pile than any other amusement I've devised.
Your chickens may have issues learning to use the treadle feeder. Mine have yet to manage it, so I changed to using a hanging feeder for the rodent resistance.
Sand as litter is controversial, with some bloggers claiming it's the best and easiest and others claiming it's unhealthful. You probably want to switch to what's sold in the USA as "builder's sand" rather than "play sand". It's coarser and much cheaper, and less likely to cause respiratory distress.
On constructing a dust bath: I'd only recommend this if they don't have access to dirt in their run. I meticulously created a beautiful dust bath in a sawed-off wine barrel, with the so-called perfect mix of sand and dirt, but my hens literally never used it. They preferred to dig their own dust baths in their run's litter or in my yard.
One optional addition is Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens; I'm not sure how much overlap there is with the book you already have, but Storey's is excellent.
I'd also consider buying nest pads, though you can just use wood shavings.
I personally find sweet PDZ to be helpful, and if you're using sand as litter (I use deep litter) you'll probably find it even more so. It absorbs ammonia, odors, and moisture.
As an aside (cause this is a lovely idea!) if you can find one of the heavier duty more rubber like buckets, I always feel more secure with one of them. Filling it up when the boat is moving actually puts a lot of force on them. I'll try and find a link to illustrate the type I mean.
Edit: one like this. You might be able to find something a bit more cost effective, but these things are indestructible.
Agreed.
http://www.amazon.com/Decker-Manufacturing-D-1055-Calf-Weaner/dp/B000KL50VI
I've had good luck with Saddle Soap on a pair of shoes I bought used and Thai food stains. It's meant for exactly that - cleaning grease/oil out of leather. If the other option is to dye them darker, I don't think you'd do any harm to try it.
This is what I've got: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TEFNXE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this do the job? that prime same-day delivery will be clutch.
I don't have experience with building or buying cabinet to hide litter box, though you may do some googling around with diy searches for your specific box.
I do have experience with two other options of concealing litter boxes which I thought I would share based on past experience with old apartment, and recent experience with new apartment. They may be helpful if you don't mind switching.
Top entry box hidden in a hallway closet: https://www.overstock.com/Pet-Supplies/Clevercat-Innovations-Top-Entry-Litter-Box/6423254/product.html?
This one minimized litter being kicked out. This option was great solution in old apartment which I had extra space to keep the box in a spare hallway closet. It can also be kept in a utility closet with a door cracked open as it takes up minimal space. I threw in motion sense lights in the closet so my cat could see to more easily navigate getting around.
The option I use now in my living room is a covered litter box which looks like a plant: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MPR2GI/ and I bought a tub to go inside of it so I could easily dispose of used litter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BD5DRQ/
I didn't want a cabinet because to make it look acceptable in the room, it'd need to be a side table and honestly I didn't want to smell cat s*** while sitting on the couch. This plant litter box is nice looking and it's easy enough to spray paint it another color. So far, so far with it. My cat hasn't even knocked off the fake plant on top.
It does an ok job of containing the smell. A good litter will help and so will cleaning daily. It does even look good in my living room and you wouldn't pick out that it's a cat litter box. I face the opening towards the wall so you "litter"ally cannot see the litter or entry opening.
Good luck with whatever you choose to do. It's no fun having an exposed kitty box out in the human living space so I hope you figure something out!
When you dye the leather you're always going to have some dye residue leftover. In my experience I've only had issues with the dye leeching out when I haven't made the effort to 'clean' the leather after dyeing. My process is:
I've also found that leather will take up oil regardless of having put a sealer/finish onto it. For example, I made a piece with a thick coating of Super Sheen on it and it still quickly absorbs mink oil when I want to condition it.
By the way - if you're looking to 'go natural' and/or not have issues with the dye fading out then you need to try Vinegaroon. The stuff works like a charm. Only issue is that it can be tough to get the vinegar smell out.
I like Stubben Saddle Soap. I've used it on all of my footwear with no issues.
I use to just throw the hay on the bottom of the cage because I found it useless to even use a manger. But now that I have fleece on my trays, it makes cleanup impossible since the hay just sticks to the fleece. So I use a green wire manger. I found that it doesn't help much though if hay isn't packed in. So I have to fill it once or twice a day.
I have been thinking of making a box, and having a mesh on top similar to this, but of course a lot smaller with a topping like chicken wire. I was thinking that can sit on top of it and pull hay out, and it wouldn't get all over as much. The only thing that has kept me from doing this though, is that I don't want them to break their legs or get stuck or any other bad things with the chicken wire. :/