Food & water supplies

[chickenchicky11]

I have 6 hens and a coop just big enough for them. I can't hang their water or food in the coop because there isn't enough room. My question is do I need to have separate food/water in my run and in my coop (during spring/summer)? Or do they only eat & drink during daytime hours? Also, what do you all suggest for a water & feeder in a small coop?

 

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[MamaDub]

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[bigbruce]

Chickens need space to thrive and not just exist.my recommendation is if you have no room for feeder and waterer you need a bigger coop or less chickens

 

[Percheron chick]

Chickens only eat and drink during the day. People are pretty much split 50/50 on keeping feed inside or out. Pvc feeders have very small footprints if you need to move the feed inside.

 

[chickenchicky11]

My coop is 4ft x 5ft with 2 roost bars. Those measurements do not include the nest boxes and have a very large enclosed run. I believe that is more than enough room. There is space for food and water but not to hang them. I wanted to make certain it wasn't necessary to provide food/water inside the coop during spring/summer months. Thanks!

 

[tsmith91]

It's not necessary just as long as your letting them out at dawn so they can eat and drink