How Much to Feed in the Summer??

[chickachee]

I have 17 hens. I let them out in the a.m. to forage for the day. I usually toss them two cans (soup can size) of scratch in the morning as well. I then feed them fermented feed before they go to bed at night. Is this enough food for them or do I need to add another meal?

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Ok, so I would actually decrease the scratch as this is fattening and provides warmth. (The last thing you need in summer heat!) Otherwise, sounds like you are feeding them correctly.

 

[Cindy in PA]

If they are laying well, then it is probably the right amount. That is the best way to judge. As far as the scratch, I feed two cups per day all year long and have never had a problem. Of course you want their main food to be chicken feed & what they can forage on their own. Two soup cans doesn't sound like too much for 17 chickens if they are Campbell' condensed food size & not Chunky soup size!