A well known ballpark figure for estimating purpose is 1/4 pound of feed per chicken per day, or, 1.5 pounds of feed per chicken per week. Keep in mind that this is a ballpark figure. I think I feed a little more than this amount. Most feed is sold in a fifty pound sack.

How much fodder does a chicken need per day?

An adult, laying chicken will eat about 1.75 lbs of feed a week. That translates to about 3.5-4 ounces (about 1/4 lb.) a day which roughly measures out to about 1/2 cup of feed per chicken per day.

Is fodder healthy for chickens?

Fodder is also a great treat to grow for your brooder babies. ... Growing fodder for your chickens and your baby chicks really is that easy. They love it, it's a super nutritious treat for them, and it's extremely economical. The only thing cheaper to feed them is actual grass!