How many times a day do I feed my chicks?

[kmdsparrow]

We just picked up 6 two-week old Easter Egger chicks. How often do we feed them or do we just keep a feeder in there all the time?

 

[Lady~Araucana]

Keep the feeder in there for them all the time, they need to have access to food and water all day and night!

 

[MissJenny]

I keep a feeder in with them all the time. I give them treats just once every day or so. I am told that treats should add up to no more than 10% of their daily diet.

Jenny

 

[Toi-toi]

I fill feeder every morning.
And maybe 4xday, check it and if poop or flakes in there, pick them up.

 

[Intheswamp]

Lady~Araucana :

Keep the feeder in there for them all the time, they need to have access to food and water all day and night!

Ditto what Lady~Araucana said. Free choice.

Ed​

 

[MareeZoCool]

I always keep a feeder near my youngsters. Check it often, when you refill it make sure to talk to them I say chick-chick ...chow! They learn quickly that you = food and water. Always talk to them. It makes rounding them up much easier at dusk. And it's kinda cool, having those fluffy butts come running to you so eagerly!

OH,,
I feed breakfast at 8 AM. Lunch At 12-1PM, Dinner comes 5-6PM Just before dusk, dinner is served in the coop!

 

[kmdsparrow]

Thanks to all. I have just put the feeder in and my chickies are happily eating.