Chicken food - how much?

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Rebecca82

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« on: August 04, 2007, 08:32 »
Hi all,
 I am new to having chickens in the garden. I was just wondering how much they should be eating? They have a constant supply of pellets in a feeder but they dont seem to touch it. I have ben scattering some pellet around the run and have been giving some kitchen scraps but not sure if this is enough or maybe even too much. How much do you feed yours??

Thanks in advance
Rebecca

P.S I have 2 hens

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muntjac

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« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2007, 08:35 »
feeding pellets .ie layers pellets .put out a pint a day ,plus loads of water feed corn .wheat .barley, pellets are just processed seed . make sure they have grit and oyster shell ,or they wont be able to process the food , read the ,all you need to know about chickens posts in the welcome section ....and welcome to you  :D
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« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2007, 08:48 »
Thanks for your reply. I can't find the welcome section with all you need to know.

Where do i get the oyster shell and grit?

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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2007, 09:11 »
http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=1688

  ... you can get them at your feed suppliers ask for a sack oestra £7 last you for ages .also grit 5 lbs will last for ages as well £3 , any posts in this poultry section will give you all the info u need ,but if your not sure just ask  :wink:



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