Feeding Once a Day: Can It Work?

Yes—it can work. But it comes with a few limitations, especially during cold weather conditions.

Some fanciers prefer feeding once a day to simplify their loft management. However, to make this effective, your single feeding must be:

  • Precisely timed
  • Balanced in nutrients
  • Adjusted daily based on weather and condition

The downside is that you have less flexibility. You’re trying to pack all the nutritional needs into one feeding session. If you underfeed, your birds may run out of reserves. If you overfeed, they may put on unnecessary weight or feel sluggish during training and racing.

Also, a single large meal is harder to digest, and in colder weather, digestion slows down even further. That can leave birds feeling heavy or less active, which is not ideal during race preparation.

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