how many feeders and waterers for a flock of 13

[chickenmama109]

hi i have 9 hens one rooster and three chicks that are know sleeping outside with the flock im not sure that the big chickens are letting the little chicks get much food how many feeders and waterers should i have. is one feeder two waterers ok thats what i have right know how many should i get thanks for all tips

 

[deepbluesea]

hi i have 9 hens one rooster and three chicks that are know sleeping outside with the flock im not sure that the big chickens are letting the little chicks get much food how many feeders and waterers should i have. is one feeder two waterers ok thats what i have right know how many should i get thanks for all tips

I have three waterers and three feeders for my eight birds. They are three different generations and having them spread out makes it possible for the newbies to get food and water when they want. I'm thinking you need to get a couple more feeders.

 

[chickenmama109]

Thanks i will go get a couple do you think two watered are enough or should I get more

 

[deepbluesea]

Thanks i will go get a couple do you think two watered are enough or should I get more

Wouldn't hurt to get another one if you've got the space for it.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I cannot remember your set-up or any of that, but you have two different generations. They probably do not hang out together. The minimum I'd suggest is two feeding stations and two watering stations, well separated so the young ones do not have to challenge the older ones at all. That could be one in the coop and one in the run. Or two widely separated ones if you have a lot of space outside. it would not hurt a thing to have three instead of two.

My set-up and flock is different from yours, but I have three feeders and four waterers at all times.

 

[Folly's place]

Multiple feeders and waterers are always a good idea, so everyone can eat without issues.
Mary