Feeding guide for Bantams?

[Sk8inChick(en)]

Okay, so I know this is a tad specific... But I really want to know what would be an approx. amount of feed for 4 Silkie hens.

How many pounds of laying ration would they go through in say, a year? Also, if anyone knows an approx. guide/amount for developer feed, that would be great, also.

I am trying to calculate an estimate for the yearly cost of feeding 4 bantam pullets/hens.

Also, if anyone knows of any books that might have this info, I'd love to know what they are!


Thank you!

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

http://www.ehow.com/info_7805372_poultry-much-feed-per-week.html
this mentions leghorns, which weigh 4 lb.

Silkie hens weigh 2 lb.

I hope this helps.

 

[Sk8inChick(en)]

Thank you! I'll go take a look at that.