Feeding and Care of Chickens

Set up- Make the feeding system the simplest as possible.  The chickens don't really care what they eat from.  I suggest a big tube type feeder with a removable top for easy filling and automatically dispensing the food.  You  don't have to fill it and change it as often.  The small metal feeder containers with the holes in it get dirty easy as the chickens like to walk on top of them.

Baby Chickens birth to 4-6 weeks- The feed store recommends buying a starter feed with antibiotics in it as chicks are prone to some diseases. 

Young Adults (yes chickens go through a teenager phase)  5 months to adult - left over table scraps (vegetable and grain matter only), flax seed meal, bugs, insects.

Adults - The Egg Layer.  What you have been waiting for so patiently.  

Water:  Have fresh, clean water readily available.  I suggest buying a automatic water dispenser with a removable top so it can be easily changed.  You can add a little apple cider vinegar and mashed garlic for healthier chickens.