food and water, brooder to coop

[galleta loco]

I'm fixing to move the chicks from the brooder to the coop this week.I was going to keep them in the the coop for a week or so before leting them in the run.How long should I keep food and water in the coop at night? they are 5 weeks old now.Thanks.

 

[ryanhodapp]

I keep food and water available 24/7.

 

[Rachel'sFlock]

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ditto.

 

[briteday]

24/7 until they are about 6 months old. Then I transition them to kitchen scraps in the morning and layer rations later in the day along with the rest of the hens.

 

[OkChickens]

From day 1 to 5 weeks I use the long red feeders with chick starter, at 6-16 weeks I use a 12 pound automatic feeder for every 50 chicks or so with chick starter, then start mixing in layer crumbles at 16-18 weeks old, then they get layer pellets in 30 lb auto feeders from then on out.

I also use automatic waterers too.

Nate

 

[galleta loco]

Thanks for the info,I'll move the food out at six months.I'll keep some water in there even after that.

 

[patricknjaimieschicks]

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When u say kitchen scraps, what exactly does that consist of?

 

[chicknbuns]

Just wondering?... Why would you not have food and water available 24/7?

 

[galleta loco]

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Because I know the older birds don't eat at night so I was wondering when the biddys quit snacking all night.

 

[OkChickens]

If you have the lights on 24/7 they need to have food and water at all times! Automatic feeders are the way to go! Hang them from the ceiling to prevent mice/rats!

Nate