How long should this feed last?

[nettleville]

How long should a 50lb bag of scratch and a 50lb bag of laying pellets last with 7 hens? They get treats and all but just curious if I'm over feeding...

 

[joedie]

Scratch is just a treat and should be fed as such so a 50 lb bag should last a long time. If these are layers, they should have access to food/water 24/7. No set amount, they will eat what they need. I can't tell you how long the bag of layer crumbles lasts for 7 but I have 30 and they go thru a bag every 6 days or so. Hope this helps.