Should i feed my chickens at night

[Tiffy316]

Will feeding my chickens at night attract predators? I know that they won't eat at night, but sometimes I'm not able to feed them before dark, or have enough time to feed them in the morning before work. But I'm worried that if I feed them at night, it might attract predators such as skunks, possums, and raccoons.

So basically, I want to set food out for them at night if I cant make it home before dark to feed them so that they can eat when they get up in the morning, but I dont want to attract predators by leaving food out at night. What do you guys think?

 

[Kiki]

Will feeding my chickens at night attract predators? I know that they won't eat at night, but sometimes I'm not able to feed them before dark, or have enough time to feed them in the morning before work. But I'm worried that if I feed them at night, it might attract predators such as skunks, possums, and raccoons.

So basically, I want to set food out for them at night if I cant make it home before dark to feed them so that they can eat when they get up in the morning, but I dont want to attract predators by leaving food out at night. What do you guys think?

I suggest you feed them in the morning.

 

[Tiffy316]

I suggest you feed them in the morning.

But I don't usually have a lot of time in the morning, so I feed them when I get home, but sometimes I don't get home until after dark and I'm worried about attracting predators by setting their food out at night so they can at least eat in the morning.

 

[Iluveggers]

If you don’t have time to feed your animals, why do you have them? During the work week, I set an alarm & get up earlier so I have time to take care of my animals.

 

[Tiffy316]

If you don’t have time to feed your animals, why do you have them? During the work week, I set an alarm & get up earlier so I have time to take care of my animals.

I usually do, but sometimes I can't make it home before dark to feed them and I feel bad that I'm either making them go to bed without dinner or potentially attracting something to my coop that might want to turn them into a snack.

 

[cfonts]

But I don't usually have a lot of time in the morning, so I feed them when I get home, but sometimes I don't get home until after dark and I'm worried about attracting predators by setting their food out at night so they can at least eat in the morning.

If you know you don't have time in the morning, you should set your alarm to wake you up earlier so that you do have time to put out food for them before heading to work.

 

[Iluveggers]

But I don't usually have a lot of time in the morning,

Again, feeding them in the morning would eliminate the problem. Morning begins whenever you set your alarm for, so if the time you get up isn’t enough time, set your alarm 30 minutes earlier & problem solved.

 

[Chicken lover1980]

Will feeding my chickens at night attract predators? I know that they won't eat at night, but sometimes I'm not able to feed them before dark, or have enough time to feed them in the morning before work. But I'm worried that if I feed them at night, it might attract predators such as skunks, possums, and raccoons.

So basically, I want to set food out for them at night if I cant make it home before dark to feed them so that they can eat when they get up in the morning, but I dont want to attract predators by leaving food out at night. What do you guys think?

esh the other comments are a bit harsh. So you have a bit of a dilemma here. Do you have an in-the-coop feeder or in-the-run feeder?

what type of food do you feed them?

if you are feeding dry foods like pellets, grains, and corn it should be ok to leave it out and you should not attract any predators except maybe some birds or rats.

how long does it take you to feed them? I have three flocks and it takes me about 30 mins if I go slow, and 5 if i rush.

It can also help if you have the food prepared the night before so you just scoop and feed.

also do you sprinkle on the floor or do you have feeders?

 

[Chicken lover1980]

If you don’t have time to feed your animals, why do you have them? During the work week, I set an alarm & get up earlier so I have time to take care of my animals.

maybe their case is different, they asked for advice not be be dragged down. I don't want to ruffle feathers but we tend to drag others down quicker then we lift them up/help them out

 

[Iluveggers]

maybe their case is different, they asked for advice not be be dragged down. I don't want to ruffle feathers but we tend to drag others down quicker then we lift them up/help them out

I didn’t mean to sound harsh. I do think it’s important to feed animals in a timely manner, so if getting home late is an occasional occurrence, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to give the advice of getting up earlier to solve the problem.

Not dragging anyone down, but also not sugar-coating! Tough love with a dose of reality.