I am no expert by far so my idea may not work. Chickens get restless and bored. Have you tried hanging cd disk so they can play with it? There are many more ideas here. I have a RIR named Gladys and she's always been very vocal; it's enough to drive you crazy! So I get your frustration. She does...
I would offer it now. Chickens instinctively know what they need. Make it available for them in a dry place. In my coop I have like a feeding dish with 2 compartments. It screws into a wall. Keeps it clean as long as its above the breast so nothing gets flung out and no poop accidents in the dish.
I ad a vet checked for worms. They are free of worms. There are some formed stool with the diarrhea.But the problem has not been fixed. I tried mixing yogurt to the scrambled eggs after it was cooked. Nothing seems to help.
My BR girls crown used to stay straight up; now it's top over a bit and looks like ribbon candy. She's 8 months old. Does anyone know if it's a problem? Do combs change in them? Babs needs to know cuz the other girls chuckle at her...lol
I think that's decusting for reporting a BAD BREEDER and then being harrased and subjected to being sued for outing her out!! Thank you for making the complaint and standing up for voiceless animals; it's disheartening to know nothing was done to stop and fine the Crap out of her!!! SHAME ON...
I'm no expert for sure but I'm wondering if all your good intentions might be an overload in changes to see what helps. Don't forget that watermellon is a hydrant for birds which will help hydrate . Too much will cause loose stools. You might fare better by having a vet to take a look at him...