Food/water in or out of coop

[Ilovechickens2525]

I’ve seen such debate about keeping food and water in the coop or in the run. I’m curious what most do!

 

[NagemTX]

My coop and run are one thing so it's kinda in bothe. Also it rains unexpectedly or days on end so food has to be under the covered part. I have a full time job and I only have my brother for help with the chickens. He won't feed but will let them out or clean out and fill waterers that have to be full and fully available at all times due to the heat where I live.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Since my coop is large (10'x12') and has lots of ventilation I keep food and water inside year round. In the winter, however, I also keep a heated waterer outside to avoid filling the coop with warm moist air.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Your poll missed one option, food and water both in the coop and in the run.

I have a multigenerational flock (practically always have mature chickens and immature chickens) so I keep food and water in the coop and in the run so they can all eat and drink without conflict. I usually have three food stations and four water stations well spread out.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Your poll also doesn't allow for multiple votes. Both of these apply to me:

- Yes, but I remove it overnight to avoid mice etc
- Yes but only food, water always outside

But I could only choose one.

 

[SandyRiverChick]

My answer is not an option on your poll:
No, food and water in Run only, food put up at night.

 

[Sally PB]

I have food in both places, water only in the run. I wanted to click the option that I remove them at night, but multiple choices are not allowed.

I remove the food and the water at night so that mice are not attracted to the coop/run.

 

[Ilovechickens2525]

Your poll also doesn't allow for multiple votes. Both of these apply to me:

- Yes, but I remove it overnight to avoid mice etc
- Yes but only food, water always outside

But I could only choose one.

Thanks for the feedback, first time I’ve made a poll on here

 

[rosemarythyme]

Thanks for the feedback, first time I’ve made a poll on here

No problem! I think you can still fix it after the fact if the original post will still allow you to make edits, but not sure as I very rarely use the poll option.