Proper Feed Amount

[shoo80]

Does anyone know exactly how much layer feed chickens need per day? They roam the yard most of the day.

 

[Lazy J Farms Feed & Hay]

Provide ad libitum access to feed and water, the birds will eat to meet their energy needs.

Jim

 

[Bi0sC0mp]

i just keep my feeder filled and let them eat as they want

 

[panner123]

Each layer needs app. 1/3 pound of feed per pay. If they are free ranged, this can be cut down some. It is a good ide to just keep the feeders full and they will eat what they need.

 

[MRNpoultry]

My hens free range all day and go into the coop at night. I keep my feeders full all the time. They will only eat as much as they need.

One time I had them locked in the coop for two weeks and they eat alot more feed than when they are free ranging.

 

[talos321]

I feed them a certain amount that I've found them to eat during the day and remove when they roost for the night to keep pests (mice/rats) from finding food at night. I return in the morning just as they start stirring. I've just about got them exact as there is a tiny bit left over. My schedule for them is like this....

Day 1-All laying pellets
Day 2-laying pellets/house leftovers
Day 3-Chicken Salad lol (lots of different types of greens and just a little layer) sometimes worms/bugs too.

Repeat