It is up to the owner to decide at what time of day and how many times a day they are going to feed their ferrets. People who work their ferrets sometimes like to feed them before they go, others choose later in the day. Whichever routine, always remember to remove any uneaten food, especially during the summer when flies are a problem. A balanced diet is probably best achieved if it offers variety. Fed whole, contains all the vitamins, protein and minerals that it requires.
Chickens provide protein, fat and minerals.
Day old chicks, available from hatcheries, may be fed but not to the exclusion of other foods. Only in small amounts, just once a week. Nursing jills will benefit if they are fed a teaspoon of raw lambs liver every day. BUT, does not contain all the vitamins and protein needed. Can be fed occasionally but avoid cured, salty or very oily fish.