Feed Amount

[TwinsLoveChicks]

Thanks for all the feed back defiantly should be able to head in the right direction, I have a long metal feeder with the holes down each side I think that may be it, there run out side is about 15x20 roughly and there coop inside is about 8x10. I haven't seen any rodent droppings but did spot a rat in our barn probably back in early spring but haven't seem him since and I keep the feed bags tied up and haven't had any holes chewed in them. I am going to have to switch to a different style feeder I am thinking.

PVC feeders don't waste feed, and if you keep your feed in a large metal trash can with a bungee cord over the lid it will be safe from critters. This has worked for me against squirrels and even a porcupine.

 

[Reedo5]

sounds good ill grab a metal can for it! thank you all for the feedback

 

[Kiki]

I have 9 chickens who are going through about 50lbs a week of layer feed does that sound normal or a little on high side?

woah....
I have 8 hens that go through 50lbs in 30 days!

 

[Reedo5]

thank you!