How Big Will I need?

[enggass]

I am going to have 6 birds - 3 RIR & 3 BR.
How big of a feeder will I need? I do not want anything too big because the coop is only going to be 4'x6'.
Also, I would like to keep pine shavings out of it and I will be using the DLM w/DE.
What can you all suggest would work for me? Is there anything I can mount on the wall?
Input on Waterer as well...

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Kittymomma]

I'd go with the 3 gallon hanging style. It's a little bigger they you "have" to have, but will give you a bit wiggle room if you need to be gone overnight. Hanging them helps to keep them clean too because they can't kick the shavings into them and aren't able to roost on them either. I just keep the feed inside the coop and put the water in the run on cement blocks.

ETA: Mine also get oyster shell free choice and I put that in a rabbit feeder that is mounted to the wall. Have fun with your chooks!