I have limited their food to just the morning and then the free range. This weekend they seem to be having less runny droppings but no decrease in the quantity. I have noticed a lot of plant matter in their droppings. I think this is more healthy for them.
I have them in a coop on wheels. No floor, so they have access to the ground. They do scratch when I take out the feeder. They get moved around 3 to 4 times a day. They are fully protected from predators. I thought maybe because I was offering food 24/7 they were over eatting. Do they...
I am new to raising chickens. I have 4 RIR hens. They are 15 weeks. I have had them for three weeks. They have an acre to free range on. I also give them feed in a feeder. They have access to it all the time. They seem to eat all day long out of the feeder. I think it holds about 3 pounds...