How much is enough

[johnnymax]

I am sure this has been answered before, but I can't find it.
I am feeding my hens scratch and layer pellets. How much do I need to feed them. I want to make sure I am feeding them enough, but I don't wanr to over feed then either....

 

[digitS']

"A general rule of thumb is to feed only as much scratch as the chickens can consume in about 20 minutes, or about 10 to 15 percent of their total daily food consumption. . . . Table scraps and greens . . . The same rule applies here: the total supplementation of scratch and table scraps should be no more than can be cleaned up in about 20 minutes."

Oregon State University, How to feed . . .

Layer feed is usually fed free-choice.

A laying hen will eat between 1/4 and 1/2 pound of food each day. You may decide to give them 85% to 90% commercial feed and the remainder as table scraps, greens, and scratch.

Steve

 

[johnnymax]

Thank you!
Great information!