Help! Same breed issue.

The treats...you feed daily?

If so please stop. Overfeeding treats can cause overweightness very quickly.
Overweight hens are much more prone to suffer from reproductive type illnesses.

Treats shouldn't be feed daily. If you feed treats of any kind keep it one tablespoon amount worth or less per bird.

Balanced diets are best for preventing illness.
Balanced diet is the complete, age appropriate poultry feed in a pelleted or crumble form. A whole grain type feed gives the birds to pick and choose what they want to eat which can cause major issues too because that is not a balanced diet either
I have been feeding them a treat once a day. They don’t get much of whatever I choose. I thought giving a treat once a day was a good thing. Thank you for the information. Still learning.
 
Hi Kay! Welcome to BYC.

I feed my chickens a "treat" every day that is just their feed, mixed with water so it's an oatmeal-like consistency. They love it! Since it's their regular feed, I'm not depriving them of any nutrients.

In the summer, I can make it with cold water, for a cool treat. In the winter, I can make it with warm water for a warm treat. Sometimes I sprinkle other things on, or mix them in, like a few berries, some leftover greens, or veggie scraps.

They come running when they see the treat dish in my hands. :)
 

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