How do I know if im feeding my birds enough?

mistressangyl

Chirping
11 Years
Jul 19, 2012
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NC USA
Im not sure if my birds are eating enought food and the right kinds of food.... I feed two cups of layer mash and four cups of baby feed each day. for six chicks and three one year olds (on roo, two girls)... I never knew about "treats" suck as apples watermelon and other scraps untill i found this site. Ive had my year ols from about two weeks old and the six babies are theirs, they are about three weeks old now. what is a good ratio of feed I should be using? I toss the food on the ground and in a flat bowl which they scratch at. But is it enough. there is always a little bit of food left in the bowl the next day.
 
I feed mine on the ground . if its gone quickly I give more! now my month old babies waste probably more than they eat so I give to them all day! my gmaw says I shouldnt feed tgem on the ground its not right, but its their nature to peck! I dont have a coop either just a good ole nes ti ng box with 4 spots for my girls! they love the rain. so I must be doing something right!
 

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