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Now that sounds to me like evidence of some problem digesting what's in the feed. Droppings (other than the cecal droppings) should be odorless.
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Just be careful not to offer too much cat food. There may be an issue with that as discussed at the bottom of the treats page:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2593-Treats_Chart
If you just want to increase protein, you could start a mealworm farm, a biopod with...
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Sorry, but that theory is bunk.
First of all, many of us here free range and do feed chickens meat based diets, and all of our chickens poop copiously all night, too. There goes the theory right there.
Secondly, have you ever taken a close look at a chicken's dropping? There's...