feeding schedule for babies

[card5640]

I couldnt help myself and got 6 cornish rocks? for meat birds today .Do I leave feed in their brooder all the time, when do I start taking it out for 12 hours per day? They are only 2 days old, and Im trying not to say "ohhh look they are so cute."

 

[PurpleChicken]

They won't be cute for long.

I always leave feed in the cage/brooder 24/7. If you want to do a 12/12
cycle I'd wait a month. For now, leave food available all the time.

 

[Kotiya]

Within a week they'll have that awkward-feather-growing-in-look and you'll already be thinking how you'll want them cooked. Enjoy the fuzz now!

 

[jaku]

I keep my feeders full for about a week, then start restricting them to roughly 12 hours on, 12 off.