First of all, I have to say that I am litterally disgusted by every bit of your post.....For one, you should have done lots of research before you purchased these babies... Does the breeder or person you bought them from know that you are going to throw them outside and leave them to become victims of whatever predator gets to them first...Not to mention how the weather will take it's toll on them....You have come to a YORKIE LOVER FORUM.... Look around on here.....Do you notice that people on here dress their dogs, spoil them with goodies and treats, take tons of pics of them laying around the house, take them to "playdates", cook them their food instead of buying it, etc, etc... I could go on and on about how these dogs are treated like royalty....Not one post or pic of someones beloved baby chained to a tree or fed cheap food in order to save money....I am appalled that you would say you only want the best for them but yet you want to know the cheapest way to feed them and shelter them outside....These are NOT outside dogs...While I personally do not believe that any dog should live outside, I know that small dogs are hawk and coyote food and cannot protect themselves and therefore should by no means be left outside for any amount of time...Have you tried getting a job instead of irresponsibly ruining the life of these poor babies....Please do not expect much positive feedback......