Tamysha Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 This is probably going to sound like a really stupid question, but I will be a complete beginner to chicken keeping when I finally get my hens, but I've looked in all the books etc. and none of them answer this question! Do I put the food and water in the hen house with the hens at night or don't they need food and water overnight? Please someone humour me and give me a reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Only keep the food and water in the run. They don't need water or food in the coop. In the winter feed them some mixed corn in the afternoon (just a bit) that will keep them warm and fed over the long winter nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Not a silly question at all As said, they don't need anything overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorax Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I'm new too, just look for my posts: silly Qs ahoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 ....off to have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamysha Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thank you for your replies. Now I know! Why don't they put such basic things in the books? Maybe all the novice chicken keepers should get together and write a book - questions novice chicken keepers ask! - and the answers of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
