Food restrictions for Cornish cross

[BigBlueHen53]

I use gutter feeders and make sure everyone has at least a linear foot of gutter space (for adults). Like, literal 10 ft sections of gutter supported by cinderblocks with another gutter wired in place upside down to prevent feed scattering and protect somewhat from rain. Eggers don't need gutter feeders, but it was the best option I found for 25 bird batches of CX in a covered run. I'd put the water as far away as possible - it was the only time they got exercise, walking back and forth.

Can we get a picture of this setup please? I'm having trouble visualizing.

 

[FunClucks]

Can we get a picture of this setup please? I'm having trouble visualizing.

I wire the gutters in place using moveable 20 gage wire so I can move the gutters and lid as needed. Also, I feed in a covered run. In an uncovered pasture setup, I'd probably build a pavilion for the feeder or cover the feeders better in some way to avoid the rain.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/diy-trough-feeder-using-gutters.1131907/#post-26618841

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Thanks!

 

[iwltfum]

I use gutter feeders and make sure everyone has at least a linear foot of gutter space (for adults). Like, literal 10 ft sections of gutter supported by cinderblocks with another gutter wired in place upside down to prevent feed scattering and protect somewhat from rain. Eggers don't need gutter feeders, but it was the best option I found for 25 bird batches of CX in a covered run. I'd put the water as far away as possible - it was the only time they got exercise, walking back and forth.

Long feeders are definitely better with larger numbers of broilers. A foot per bird is a generous amount of space - good on ya. I just use the troughs from farmtec. They are rock solid - I've been raising 500+ broilers per year with them since 2018 and haven't had one break yet. I do love a good diy solution though...

 

[FunClucks]

Long feeders are definitely better with larger numbers of broilers. A foot per bird is a generous amount of space - good on ya. I just use the troughs from farmtec. They are rock solid - I've been raising 500+ broilers per year with them since 2018 and haven't had one break yet. I do love a good diy solution though...

Gutter feeders were my "heck, my round feeders are not working, I'm out of budget for this and need a solution yesterday, now what am I going to do?" solution. A quick trip to the hardware store, and we were set. And many of my adult birds were easily 12 wide. Took a bit longer to process them than I had planned...

Those metal ones look dreamy! Those are going on my wish list!