prudance Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Complete novice here. My chickens aren't POL yet so they're appetites aren't that great. Should I be giving them fresh pellets every morning or, in the case of someone filling the grub up too much, can I leave out the pellets for several days until they're all eaten? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I leave mine until they have eaten most of it then refill, its about 2-3 days between fills for four chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 me too! If they get wet I get rid as mine won't eat them and I think they can go a bit rancid BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 They wont eat so much whilst they are not laying. Once in lay its another matter entirely! I dont fill the grub up. Everything that is left on clean out day (saturday) is discarded and fresh put in, then midweek (tue/wed) I top up the grub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudance Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thanks everyone. Kind of what I was thinking but it's good to get some reassurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dora Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Did post a reply but not quite sure if I sent it ! But I leave mine until they've eaten most of it and then refill as required . When it starts to look dusty ( usually after a week, 10 days ) I empty the grub pot completely, and start again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I top up pellets as and when needed and they usually last a few days. However I don't throw out the older pellets. Once a week I empty the old pellets into their treat bowl, add a mug of warm water and make a slushy "porridge" and they fall on it like ganets....... Good way of mixing in any powder suppliments too like poultry spice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...