Free Ranging and Feed

[Kim_NC]

I keep feed available 24/7 inside the coop. They do eat less of it when they can free range, but I still feel they should have it if they want it.

I use pellets because they waste less pellets than crumbles. Occassionally they do scatter some on the floor around the feeder. I simply don't refill the feeder until they clean up the floor.

 

[gritsar]

My flock free ranges from morning till dusk. I still keep their feeder full of layer pellets for them. The hens will grab a bite when they come into the coop to lay during the day and everybody grabs a bite before bedtime.