What is the interval feeding method for chickens? Detailed explanation of the specific method

There are two feeding methods for chickens: free feeding and interval feeding. Interval feeding means giving the whole day's feed amount in several separate portions. In summer, because the temperature is high, if the feed stays in the feeder bucket all the time, it easily becomes rancid, and the chickens do not eat for most of the time, so the interval feeding method is better.

For the first feeding, you can put in a somewhat larger amount, with about 1 hour of eating by the chickens being appropriate. After they finish eating, stop feeding temporarily and let the chickens drink water or move about freely. Once the chickens are full, they begin to be picky, scratching at the feed, causing serious waste, so each feeding amount can be slightly on the low side. Using the interval feeding method from the middle brooding period to the restricted feeding stage concentrates the eating time, with the aim of reducing waste. In this way, after each feeding the chickens will actively eat and their eating speed will be relatively faster, and the specific feeding time and interval between feedings can be changed according to actual conditions.