Coop Feeders & Waterers

[skagitchickens]

We are about to move our 17 chicks into their new coop/run. I’d love any advice on the best feeder and waterer to get. We do go on overnight trips, so we’re hoping for something that can provide them with sufficient food/water when we’re gone (will also have someone checking on them). I also have one cross-beaked chick. Finally, do you also put food/water in their coop or just the run (have an automatic door opener). Thanks so much from this chicken newbie! It’s been such a fun adventure!

 

[RoyalChick]

We are about to move our 17 chicks into their new coop/run. I’d love any advice on the best feeder and waterer to get. We do go on overnight trips, so we’re hoping for something that can provide them with sufficient food/water when we’re gone (will also have sunshine checking on them). I also have one cross-beaked chick. Finally, do you also put food/water in their coop or just the run (have an automatic door opener). Thanks so much from this chicken newbie! It’s been such a fun adventure!

So glad you are enjoying your chicks.
I use plastic hanging waterers and hanging metal feeders from Tractor Supply. I have 3 of each in different places in both run and coop and that can last my 7 a week easily.
I do also have a 5-gallon nipple waterer which is sort of my safety net for water in case they run out or spill all the others.

 

[EddieSalita]

I have the feeder and waterer pictured. It says it holds 18kg. But it really holds about 10kg. This lasts my 17 greedy buggers 10-14 days. Depending on how many wild birds and toads get stuck into it. They have an extensive free range area however. So get lots of food from that.
I just use smaller 3 litre waterers and fill them every day or few depending on season. This also enables me to worm them and keep the water fresh. I have two and just swap them around. Easy for the wife to carry.

I keep them in the run, not the coop. In the coop they will make a mess and knock stuff over more often. They are fine overnight without feed and water. Knocking over is also why hanging is sometimes a preferred option if your birds tend to be a bit rambunctious.

 

[lnsling]

We are about to move our 17 chicks into their new coop/run. I’d love any advice on the best feeder and waterer to get. We do go on overnight trips, so we’re hoping for something that can provide them with sufficient food/water when we’re gone (will also have someone checking on them). I also have one cross-beaked chick. Finally, do you also put food/water in their coop or just the run (have an automatic door opener). Thanks so much from this chicken newbie! It’s been such a fun adventure!

Here's my setup