Thank you that does help. I don't want to feed too much and attract rats, but I don't want the ladies to be hungry either. I read another article about hanging a cabbage in the house in the winter, don't imagine that will attract rats will it? Any other ideas to thwart rat attraction?
Hi, I'm new, haven't gotten my chickens yet. Planning for Spring. I am so excited! I plan to only leave food out during the day, but have water both inside and out. I'm not sure how much to feed. How do I know how much a chicken eats? I plan to have six hens but I may get more to start with. I...