what size feed/waterer?

[ebonykawai]

They all seem like they accomodate 100 chickens! What should I get for my little flock of 4? Links would be much appreciated.

 

[hcammack]

I got a 4 gallon water jug and a 10 pound feeder and it doesent last as long as you would expect i got them from www.meyerhatchery.com and they are a sponsor from BYC.

Henry

 

[patandchickens]

I have the plastic 1 gallon waterer for my 2 (formerly 3) chickens, it seems about the right size as long as you want to refill it most every day in summer. If not you could go with the 3 gallon one.

I made my own hanging feeder out of a plastic ice cream tub and plastic dish and old squirrel baffle (you can see it in the background of the second picture on this page ) which holds enough food for 2 winter-hungry chickens for, gee I dunno, maybe 5-7 days.

Hope this helps,

Pat

 

[AussieSharon]

Have you thought about making your own? There are some great examples of feeders and waterers in the Learning Center. Places like Tractor Supply, Southern States etc sell 1 gallon size feeders and waterers that would work well for a small flock. You could also try eggbid.com or ebay.

Here's a link to the 1 gal waterer at Tractor Supply.



http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp...10551_10001_34414_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

 

[CovenantCreek]

Having started with 6 pullets, I have two 7# feeders and a 1 gallon waterer in my coop (to make sure everyone could eat at the same time without fights). Outside the coop, I have a few waters in the areas most visited by the girls, plus they'll drink out of the horse troughs when they can. During the summer I had waterers in virtually every place that they took refuge from the heat.