We easily have that much space in the coop so that the ladies can be comfortable. The coop size needs to go up to 100 square feet if there is no run. According to this helpful article, ten chickens need a 30 square foot coop with access to a run. We have eight hens now, but plan to eventually have ten. The coop is where they sleep at night, lay eggs, eat their feed, and drink from their other waterer. The run is where they are let out during the day to forage. Because, let’s face it, nobody feels like interrupting their day to go water the chickens. We use a plastic waterer, like the one pictured, and we just recently ordered a large metal waterer so they don’t run out. Just like water is essential in humans for basic internal functions, chickens need water in order to make eggs. If they don’t get enough water, their egg laying can dry up for a while. Water WaterĬhickens need a continual source of clean water. I’m interested in soon learning how to breed my own meal worms for this purpose.Įvery so often, I like to turn over a stone or move the bricks that their new watering dispenser sits on in order to unearth some tasty bugs and worms. Some people feed meal worms as a treat and extra protein source to their chickens. We use an an organic feed (similar to this one) and we supplement with fruit and veggie scraps.Ĭhickens should not eat avocado, eggplant, rhubarb, fatty or fried foods, fruit seeds and pits, uncooked potato, uncooked rice, or uncooked beans. They eat bugs, worms, small rodents, cooked meat, most fruits and vegetables, and chicken feed. Too noisy.Ĭhickens need the basics, just like any other animal. Every so often they squawk when their pecking order is challenged, but other than that they are not noisy animals.įun fact: in the city I live in, roosters are not allowed. They are low maintenance, produce food for you, and, bonus, add soothing clucking sounds to your yard. Chickens are a wonderful backyard animal to start out with on your homestead.
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