How many waterers and feeders?

[NimTheOrpington]

2 water feeders, and 2 food feeders

 

[HollyWoozle]

We have 15 hens at the moment and they have 5 water sources and 3 main feeders, then we also spread some food around in other places too (just a little that won't get wasted).

 

[slordaz]

I have a small mad house, 5 hens and a rooster that are 2.5 years old, 2 different sets of 2-3 month old pullets for another 10 and have 4 waters and feeders set up outside
plus 3 small feeders and one big waterer in the brooder where I currently have 6 -week old baby chicks

 

[MIchickenlady]

6 big chickens, 1 feeder, 4 waters for spring through fall, in winter only 1 heated waterer

 

[aart]

1 feeder and 1 waterer for 15-20 integrated birds.
When integrating chicks I have 3 of each.

I don't use a feeder, I sprinkle food in the run 2 or 3 times a day.

They really should have a feeder to keep feed clean and dry and available all day long.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

They really should have a feeder to keep feed clean and dry and available all day long.

My coop is new and I'm still figuring ways to add a feeder, more perches, etc.

 

[aart]

My coop is new and I'm still figuring ways to add a feeder, more perches, etc.

A feeder should be one of the first things to buy when starting with chickens

 

[Acre4Me]

My coop is new and I'm still figuring ways to add a feeder, more perches, etc.

the hardest part of placing a feeder is to place it where feed can stay dry, but you can easily access it/fill it/place it or remove it/clean it. We use a hanging feeder, and with blowing wind/rain or snow, it can get wet but it needs to be really blowing. We remove our feeders every night, so we can clean them if needed (usually not a problem). So, find the feeder solution and then place perches, etc. good luck.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

A feeder should be one of the first things to buy when starting with chickens

I had one, but it did not work, so I'm thinking.

 

[Acre4Me]

We have over 20 chickens. Currently we have 3 water spots: two open 1 gallon galvanized pans placed on elevated blocks, and one 5 gallon galvanized waterer. We try to keep these in the shade, so the 5 gallon waterer has a 2’x6’ scrap piece of OSB propped in front (leaning against the wall) to provide shade, with enough room for birds to pass between waterer and OSB. We have two hanging 7lb feeders, in separate areas. We placed them where they could stay dry and were easy enough for us to place and remove daily.

Overall, I recommend at least 2 water and feed stations. We’ve had ostracized birds and have mixed ages, so more than 1 station helps the lower ranking/disliked birds to still get food and water and keep their space from more dominant birds.