Chicken Not Eating Food Very Well.

[ChickensForEggs2500]

Hello! I have a 10mo old Sapphire Gem who eats slowly. I see her at the feeder, but her crop never seems to get full. She also is very slow when she eats. I'm pretty sure that's because she doesn't open her beak very wide when she pecks. Other than this she is fine. I'm 99% sure she lays eggs, she's energetic, and loves to free-range the backyard. Should I try switching feeds? Thanks in advance!!

 

[azygous]

As long as she is not underweight, lethargic, and is active and pooping normally, she's probably okay. Have you looked inside her mouth to be sure it's normal inside?

You might want to keep observing her. There may be something else going on that you may have missed. Something has alerted you about this chicken. Listen to your inner warning voice.

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

As long as she is not underweight, lethargic, and is active and pooping normally, she's probably okay. Have you looked inside her mouth to be sure it's normal inside?

You might want to keep observing her. There may be something else going on that you may have missed. Something has alerted you about this chicken. Listen to your inner warning voice.

Thank you. Her poops look normal, solid brown with white. She's a healthy weight. I will keep an eye out, thank you! I'll also look inside her mouth tomorrow.