How long can chickens go without food?

[farmert]

I'm concerned about the winter storm forecast for central NC. My coops are about 100' from the house, and if I am snowed/iced in, I cannot get to them. I give them feed before they go to roost, but I worry about them being cooped up and without food for a long period of time. They aren't overcrowded -- rooster with three hens in one coop with two rooms; two hens (newbies) in a separate, large coop.

 

[nuthatched]

How big is the feeder? You can dump feed in a big bowl or on the ground if needed.
Water is a bit more pressing

 

[farmert]

I don't have a ''feeder'' set up, I feed them in bowls and plates morning/evening and they free range in afternoon.

 

[tripletfeb]

You have a few days so I would suggest buying some feeders and waterers. That way if you can't get to the coop, they still have food. The water will freeze if it gets cold enough so you will have to go out to give them fresh water anyways

 

[neo71665]

You need feeders and waterers even if you freerange. They should always have a source of food and water they can access.