Feeding at night

[Rubyee]

Hello!
My chicks are 3 weeks old, outside in their own coop and run. They are loving it!!! They have a brooder plate; I have been leaving the heat lamp on for light. It’s getting warmer here and I’d like to shift away from the heat lamp, however I’m worried they won’t be able to see their food at night? So, my question…how long do they need access to food at night? And at what age do I move the food out to the run?

 

[nuthatched]

They don't need food at night, however, they're up before you so you can leave the food but get rid of the lamp.

 

[rosemarythyme]

My chicks only get natural daylight so even though I leave food in with them up to around 4 weeks they only eat during daylight hours. No need to put in artificial light if the brooder plate is doing the job in providing them with enough heat.