Starting my first time with chickens

[ChickChick16]

I have purchased 2 black Orpington hens ( 8 months ) to start off having some chickens- what do I need to know- almost done with my coop, will have 1 nesting box ( was told I only needed 1 per 3 hens ) and building roosts. They will have an 8x8 by 6 ft tall indoor area with nesting and roosting, connected to a 6x6 by 4 ft tall outdoor dirt and grass area...

 

[Poultry parent]

what is it that you want to know?

 

[ChickChick16]

What's the best feed? What do they get for treats if any? My friend throws most of her table scraps etc in there not sure if that's good or not

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Here is a guide to feeding chickens and a chart of treats you can give your flock:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/feeding-chickens-an-introductory-guide

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens

Enjoy the site!

 

[Poultry parent]

you can give them scraps and treats as long as it's not a main part of their food. For layers feed them layer pellets or mash or crumbles. For the scraps look up what they shouldn't eat as there is stuff you're not supposed to feed them

 

[drumstick diva]

treats/scraps should not make up more than 10 % of their diet - or they will turn up their beaks at nutritional feed and eat only what is " like candy" to them.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[ChickChick16]

things seem to be going okay... just learnig about the different personalities of each hen... been kinda fun ...