how much to feed chickens per day
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How much do chickens eat in a day?
An adult, laying chicken will eat about 1.75 lbs of feed a week. That translates to about 3.5-4 ounces (about 1/4 lb.) a day which roughly measures out to about 1/2 cup of feed per chicken per day. Can you overfeed chickens?
How much feed does a chicken need to lay eggs?
The average egg-laying hen needs about 1/4 lbs (0.11 kg) of layer feed (Amazon) a day, which is roughly 3/4 cups. Of course, this is just a rule of thumb!
How much feed does a broiler chicken need to gain one pound?
To determine the amount of feed a broiler chicken needs to gain one pound, use the calculations above based on the bird鈥檚 age. For example, an average one-week-old broiler chicken will need to consume 4.2 ounces of feed in a week to gain one pound. Feeding young chicks requires a feeder that will hold the food in place as the birds eat.
How much feed should I Feed my meat birds?
Most meat bird raisers will suggest offering meat birds unlimited feed 24/7 for the first 2-3 weeks and then 12 hours with feed and 12 hours without afterward until they reach slaughter weight. I suggest that you only buy as much feed as you think your chickens will eat within a couple of weeks.