I have 4 chickens, about 7 weeks old, that I am transitioning to their coop. They spent their first night out last night, but I haven't yet let them into the run. I plan to do that in a few days when they have gotten accustomed to the coop.
Here are my questions:
Do I need feeders and waterers both indoors and out? If I put a feeder out in the run, how do I keep the feed from being ruined in wet weather? If I just have the feeder and/or waterer in the coop, will they hang out in the run, and go in to eat/drink as needed?
And what about bad weather? Do I put the birds out no matter what? Do I put them out but leave the chicken door open, and give them the option?
Here are my questions:
Do I need feeders and waterers both indoors and out? If I put a feeder out in the run, how do I keep the feed from being ruined in wet weather? If I just have the feeder and/or waterer in the coop, will they hang out in the run, and go in to eat/drink as needed?
And what about bad weather? Do I put the birds out no matter what? Do I put them out but leave the chicken door open, and give them the option?