You are in good hands with @Wyorp Rock. As mentioned the critical thing is to feel the crop very early in the morning before any eating.
I find it easiest to get up early and do it while they are still on the roost in the dark. You can feel everyone so you know what normal feels like (which should be empty).
If it is not empty then we can go from there with what to do about it.
One question, do your chickens have access to grit? I mean small rocks, not oyster shell that is sometimes confusingly called grit.
I find it easiest to get up early and do it while they are still on the roost in the dark. You can feel everyone so you know what normal feels like (which should be empty).
If it is not empty then we can go from there with what to do about it.
One question, do your chickens have access to grit? I mean small rocks, not oyster shell that is sometimes confusingly called grit.