Yes - I consider droppings one of the best indicators of flock condition actually, since the birds are so good at hiding injuries and illness unless extremely severe. TY for sharing your experience
Name and Shame, @Dreammaker - we alll benefit from shared experience. What feed were you using, and what did you swap to? Its possible you had a bad bag, of course - particularly with the pandemic, we've seen some bags on shelves that look like they were rediscoverd while shoveling out an...