How do I feed 21 chickens that are all together?

[kevm2017]

They can't. That's what I liked best about it. There is only enough space between the feeder portion and the top to get their heads in and feed, and yet there's plenty of space so their combs and wattles don't get nicked or bruised. The top, which is half of the rain gutter cut off and flipped upside down, is too slick for them to get a grip to roost. And on the chains like it is, it moves so they don't feel secure even if they could land up there.

I have a feeder project to start working. I will keep you all posted on my next feeder.

 

[Blooie]

Keep us posted, no matter what you decide to do....feeder and waterer questions always bring on some interesting ideas and discussions!

 

[blackdog043]

Awsome ill try that one, i got two clear totes on clearance yesterday. Ill visit lowes on the weekend for the pvc elbows

If you make this feeder you won't regret it and the crumble you got today is perfect for the lifetime of your chickens. Just have oyster shell in a separate container for them also, they will eat it as needed.

 

[kevm2017]

If you make this feeder you won't regret it and the crumble you got today is perfect for the lifetime of your chickens. Just have oyster shell in a separate container for them also, they will eat it as needed.

So excited to start, my dinasours will love me more than what they already do. I still have to add another 8 pullets. Its like an addiction that I have to stop but i cant lol, and I am still missing some lavender orpingtons copper marans brahmas cream leggbars but they are hard to get :/

 

[blackdog043]

And after you get those, the list continues.... edit: and the new coop plans begin, unless you planned for chicken math beforehand

 

[bruceha2000]

cream legbars but they are hard to get :/

Not if you look in the right place Now ASSUMING you are buying from big hatcheries rather than finding a small breeder:
https://www.meyerhatchery.com/productinfo.a5w?prodID=CRLS
Remember it is only money. Just don't calculate the cost per egg.

 

[Folly's place]

Chicken math is a dangerous and contagious disease!!!
Mary

 

[Blooie]

Chicken math is a dangerous and contagious disease!!!
Mary

Especially when you have to subtract instead of add. <sigh>

 

[Chullicken]

Yeah food on the ground is just asking for health issues like worm over load and mice infestations. Beating the dead horse here some, but you make some PVC feeder fairly inexpensive and place hem at different locations around your coop with exit ends so you can fill them from the outside of your run. Tons of designs around. Or simply just go buy a few and hang them along with the waterers. This whole idea really reduces stress and competition within your flock. At some point layer feed should be used or you'll probably suffer some severe flock health issues which can be very fatal. You can offer them oyster shell like mentioned on the side, but with a processed layer feed the calcium amount is formulated into it previously. Just adding whistles and bells. I'd also add a grit distributor on the side as well. When I first got into chickens, I used to just mix the grit in with their food and all they ever did was dig it all out. Waste and waste.

 

[blackdog043]

At some point layer feed should be used or you'll probably suffer some severe flock health issues which can be very fatal.

Interesting, what kind of health issues would they get and be fatal?
A bunch of us on here feed all flock/flock raiser or starter/grower 20% protein, with oyster shell on the side. The difference is, layer has a higher calcium content which is in a separate container. The chickens eat as much as they feel needed.