I am very new to backyard chickenry. I just got some 'ready to lay' chickens (20 weeks old). They came from a local hatchery. I built them a coop and read on a website that when you get the chickens to keep them in the coop for the first 3-4 days and that is how they learn that is their home...
When feeding chickens scraps how do you know how much feed they need?
Or is it a good idea to have an auto feeder anyway?
Just want to save on feed as much as possible?
How much scratch do they need? And what are good homemade substitutes?
Thanks.
Hello All.
I became very interested in the backyard chicken idea.
I have ordered 6 birds and they should be in in 2 weeks.
I have built a coop and outdoor run is in progress.
The chickens are Red Shaver (Sex-Link)
I will post my coop pics, (when I find out how)
I will be posting for some...