Chickens Having Exclusively Cecal Droppings

[Fluffy_Butt_Hutt]

Depending on the kind of bread ( ingredients, homemade) it can cause diarrhea, so I would stop feeding it for now.

If your current chicken feed does not contain any corn it would be ok to let them have a little as treat maybe twice a week
You can also add a bit of natural greek yoghurt to their normal chicken feed and serve it in a shallow dish as a treat.

how much would be a normal amount? 1 ounce per chicken? I've been wondering, but as they aren't laying yet I don't want to give them too much calcium. The bread has been store bought whole grain and it's been a saturday treat for them, but I'll definitely stop if it makes them have runny poos! We do have quinoa which I've given them a tiny bit before, but I've also read that too much protein is actually not great for them, and that's why most feeds sold have around a 16-18% protein percentage.

 

[LaFleche]

how much would be a normal amount? 1 ounce per chicken? I've been wondering, but as they aren't laying yet I don't want to give them too much calcium. The bread has been store bought whole grain and it's been a saturday treat for them, but I'll definitely stop if it makes them have runny poos! We do have quinoa which I've given them a tiny bit before, but I've also read that too much protein is actually not great for them, and that's why most feeds sold have around a 16-18% protein percentage.

The amount depends on the number of birds.

The percentage of raw protein you find on a feed bag tag does not say anything about the actual digestability and absorbtion. And often poultry feed does not contain animal protein which among other functions is essential for proper feather growth.

As your feed does already contain animal protein in form of fish meal I would just add a tablespoon of greek yoghurt twice a week, mix it well with one or two handful of their normal feed to coat it and all will be well.