chickens (5 weeks old) were just moved outside to their coop and run. I have 5 hens and we want to coop them at night do we need to move their food and water in and out or is it just better to keep it in 1 place. (which one in or out)
I feed and water all my birds inside, except now, I water two of the main pens outside in bowls rather than inside for the summer. The rest of the pens are getting both inside. I recommend this if you have a lot of wild birds around your area, so they are getting most of the chicken feed you pay for. I also feed and water inside because sometimes, in bad weather, my birds will NOT go outside for anything, so they need water inside the house.
I keep water both inside the coop and the run, but I only have feed inside the coop. Not that we get a lot of rain here, but I don't want the hassle of feed getting wet. I also don't want to drag 1 water container in and out all the time. So, I just bought 2. Hope this helps!!!
Hi, I have not put my babies out in the run yet, but it is set up to have water permanently there at all times. I am thinking that at first I will put out a feeder, but eventually that will only be in the coop. Good luck in whatever you deicide. Dilly
My babies are 7 weeks old now I have an automatic waterer in the run with a large hanging feeder. On the inside, I have a smaller hanging feeder and the small waterer that they used as peeps. They are outside for the most part, in only at night but from what I read here, having water available all the time is a must.