I think it does help, I use it with my whole flock. 1 cup to 5lbs of feed. I'd say she is flirting and it won't be long before mating begins. although it depends on where you are located too, here because of shortened days [fall] mine aren't mating and not laying eggs either.Not mating yet.nemo is doing good still limping a little his other foot seems to be getting more pigeon toed cause he is using it more.does that brewers yeast help? should i get him some?