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  1. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Feeding before roosty time

    NatJ, I have always remembered this little tid bit. Thank you!,
  2. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Feeding before roosty time

    NatJ, I appreciate the time you took to respond. What you have stated is where my instincts lead me. This evening i didnt give them an evening meal and I observed them all filling up on their feed right before roost, so, thank you very much for your time and expertise. I have noticed that people...
  3. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Feeding before roosty time

    oh! I forgot to ask you 3KillerB's: What is your opinion about meals B4 roost, and I'd like your feedback to my routine. Because its New England winter, I will replace fruits and or veggies with Black sunflower seeds or a topping of mealworms. very few tho. Thanks!
  4. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Feeding before roosty time

    Thank you kindly for your time 3killerB's. I greatly appreciate your input. Feed is available 24/7 in their feeders. In the evening, my motivation to feed them is two fold. I can inspect their behavior and mostly to fill their crops B4 Roost. I usually wet their food into a mash and add some...
  5. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Feeding before roosty time

    NatJ! That makes perfect sense and I thank you for that tid bit! Duly noted. I will adopt this routine. Currently their manure is a bit pancake like in the AM under the roost. We shall see. Quick couple questions: do you feed your chickens at night? What do you feed them? Do you think it’s...
  6. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Feeding before roosty time

    Hello chicken friends! Hope your well. Hey, quick question about feeding before roost time. I currently give my girls their feed wet with a hard boil egg and maybe some veggies in order to fill crop B4 roost. My question is: how soon is too soon to feed with goal of full crop??? Is one hour...
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