How many waterers and feeders?

[chickenmama109]

Hi!! I was wondering what the recommended amount of waters and feeders you need for a flock? How many need how many waterers? Thanks

 

[Lesjr883]

I have 5 waters and 5 feeders. The water containers hold 3.5 gallons each. The feeders hold 7 lbs each. I have 19 chickens. My theory is the more access they have to food and water the happier they are.

 

[annampet]

I have 7 chickens...2 feeders, 1 waterer.

 

[Noy]

I have 33 chickens.
2 feeders
1 big waterer (K&H handle/filter base jug), 1 soda bottle waterer.

Soon they'll have a 5gal bucket waterer and not sure how many feeders because I haven't decided yet on optimal number lol

 

[AltonaAcres]

For 15-40 chickens I have 2 waterers and 3 large trays (2ft x 4ft) for food. My number of birds varies throughout the year.

 

[imnukensc]

6 birds here. 1 feeder and 1 waterer. Waterer is 5 gal with 3 horizontal nipples.

 

[21hens-incharge]

It depends a lot on how big the flock is, and if you are needing to ensure subordinate it's a get access.

I keep multiple water dishes in case one gets tipped over and so at least one is shaded at all times.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I have one big waterer, and one smaller.

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

 

[rosemarythyme]

I have 7 chickens, 4 feed stations in the morning (1 the rest of the day) and 1 waterer.

 

[jreardon1918]

1 and 1. Just 5 hens.