Scotty Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi Guys, Can somebody tell me the best time to feed our chickens and how often? I have a food bowl sitting outside in the run which is constantly full with Mash... I also have a bowl inside for my girl who is not brave enough to join her buddies... "but sure she will soon". I've read that I can feed them warm porridge if I mix it up with water. Is this a good idea and if so should this be given in the AM as breakfast or for Dinner? or should they even have 2 meals a day??? God I probably sound like a real wally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrandMrsG Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi Scotty, I now share my porridge with the girls in the morning, I mix it in with their layers mash and they love it, by the time I get back from work in the afternoon every little bit has gone . I make my porridge with water purely because I'm not a big milk fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 No you not a wally!! we all have to start from the beginning, we are only in our third week but learning fast. We have layers pellets for ours which are left in the run all day. We do not give ours treats like corn or mealworms til the afternoon so that they get a good fed up on the pellets. I would personally give the porridge in the afternoon or an hour before bedtime. I am gonna try ours on the porridge soon. Must be made with water though not milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 any treats in our house are given after lunch to ensure they've been good and eaten their pellets/mash I would class porridge as a treat along with mixed corn/raisins/grapes/veg etc. My lot have organic mixed corn before bed, but im sure people give their girls porridge at teatime especially if its a chilly night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Thanks for that guys very helpful. I guess they're having porridge for supper tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 You should be giving them free access to food (Mash or pellets) all day, with treats in the afternoon only as otherwise they won't eat enough of the correct food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
