Feeding and Watering your Blind Hen
As I mentioned before, the feeder and waterer should meet the following criteria:
Note: I suggest using a plastic or metal goat feeder dish similar to this one: Goat Feeder Amazon. The general dimensions of the ones I use are 13” wide and 6.5” deep.
Some other food-related information for BC includes:
*Unless BC has a health issue that requires a special diet
Above: the goat feeders I used for my blind hen
- Close to the coop so BC can find it easily
- Makes noise when used so BC can learn the sound and hear when food/water is nearby
- Wide and shallow-ish for easy access
Note: I suggest using a plastic or metal goat feeder dish similar to this one: Goat Feeder Amazon. The general dimensions of the ones I use are 13” wide and 6.5” deep.
Some other food-related information for BC includes:
- If BC struggles to eat normal feed pellets, she may need smaller pellets or mush. Otherwise, she can probably eat the same stuff your flock eats*
- As is the case with any chicken, BC might require electrolytes in her water in extreme hot or cold weather. This should give her a little energy boost.
*Unless BC has a health issue that requires a special diet
Above: the goat feeders I used for my blind hen
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