feeder height help

[stav1981]

Ok I have a basic coop constructed now I am wondering how high I should place my feeder, the only way to describe the feeder is, I will have a box on the outside wall where i can place the feed, the actual wall itself will have a hole in it so the chickens can get to the feed. I will be getting sussex chickens so thats the breed but how high should the hole be?? I am thinking 10 inches ? is that too tall for them to reach?

 

[anirishfarmer]

hi ya

i've mine just above the height of there backs

seems that's the consensus

saying that chickens, naturally forage low to the ground

so knowing our girls they'll figure it out what ever way you do it

Health and happiness

 

[stav1981]

So ten inches from the ground is ok?

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Quote: As long as they can reach it that's fine.
It depends on the size of your birds.

By putting it as high as you can, it helps to keep them from scattering so much, and also keeps dirt out