How much food per chicken?

[jahya0]

If someone posted this, I'm sorry that I missed it.

How much food do you calculate per day per chicken? We're new to chickens (5 @ about 4 weeks old currently). And of course we have our duckling Limon.

We live in Turkey, so sourcing feed isn't as easy. We have to go across town and carry it home. No car.

How much do you plan per laying hen per day? Do you plan the same per rooster?

 

[chicken mama 0908]

I don't usually calculate per day. I more do it by the week. I have 20 laying hens, and I go through 40lbs a week. I do ferment some of it so they eat a little less than if I just free feed them.

 

[tlcmurphy]

Carry it?! I hope feed comes in smaller bags there!

 

[jahya0]

Carry it?! I hope feed comes in smaller bags there!

Lol yes. It comes in large bags (about 20 kilos), small (5 kilos), and open stock.

 

[Logar]

If someone posted this, I'm sorry that I missed it.

How much food do you calculate per day per chicken? We're new to chickens (5 @ about 4 weeks old currently). And of course we have our duckling Limon.

We live in Turkey, so sourcing feed isn't as easy. We have to go across town and carry it home. No car.

How much do you plan per laying hen per day? Do you plan the same per rooster?

Wow that sounds like a pain to get feed! The most common thing I see is 1/4-1/3 a pound (around 115-150 grams) per adult bird. Although factors such as breed, time of year, quality of feed, and age can all affect the amount a bird will eat.

 

[pennyJo1960]

So it is a 44 lb bag that is still pretty heavy to use a cart behind a bike?

 

[jahya0]

Wow that sounds like a pain to get feed! The most common thing I see is 1/4-1/3 a pound (around 115-150 grams) per adult bird. Although factors such as breed, time of year, quality of feed, and age can all affect the amount a bird will eat.

Thank you. This helps a lot

 

[jahya0]

So it is a 44 lb bag that is still pretty heavy to use a cart behind a bi

So it is a 44 lb bag that is still pretty heavy to use a cart behind a bike?

That could work. Thanks

 

[Al Gerhart]

Ditto, quarter pound per bird per day for adult hens. Or one eight kilo in your case.
I would ignore the roosters unless you have a lot of them.

 

[jahya0]

Ditto, quarter pound per bird per day for adult hens. Or one eight kilo in your case.
I would ignore the roosters unless you have a lot of them.

Thanks. Not sure how many roosters yet. Our first chickens. How soon until you can tell which is which?