MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

I would wait another day or two before worrying. Psyllium helps the digestive system to produce better poops so she might need a bit of time to re-adjust.
Your chickens poops are great by the way ! Mine never look as good .

The other hens digest well, have never had weight problems (that I know of - they used to have regular checkups that included weighing), and are cheerful and energetic with respect to their ages and individual health histories. That's why I have clung to the pellets recommended by Dr Mark in spite of all the things people say about DIY grain feed. It also means the hens have a solid dietary foundation that I can sprinkle a few daily treats over.

 

[Sussex19]

Apologies for dropping in and out of your thread, @MaryJanet, at random intervals.
But I just wanted to give an update on G-man and Bela.
Both are doing very well! Bela's tail feathers are looking quite magnificent in the moment.
Just a video of them before bed. None of my chooks like being followed around with a camera lol!

You can just see Bela's daughters behind him in the coop, as well.

 

[MaryJanet]

Apologies for dropping in and out of your thread, @MaryJanet, at random intervals.
But I just wanted to give an update on G-man and Bela.
Both are doing very well! Bela's tail feathers are looking quite magnificent in the moment.
Just a video of them before bed. None of my chooks like being followed around with a camera lol!

You can just see Bela's daughters behind him in the coop, as well.

Hello! It's lovely to hear from you! Wow, they are looking fantastic

 

[MaryJanet]

@LozzyR just tagging you so you don't miss the video of Bela and G-man

 

[ManueB]

The other hens digest well, have never had weight problems (that I know of - they used to have regular checkups that included weighing), and are cheerful and energetic with respect to their ages and individual health histories. That's why I have clung to the pellets recommended by Dr Mark in spite of all the things people say about DIY grain feed. It also means the hens have a solid dietary foundation that I can sprinkle a few daily treats over.

Well, why change something that works well both for the hens and for you ?

I have to admit that unlike most people, I don't see that what I feed my chickens clearly impact their poops, even when I have made some big changes.
Maybe it's because of what they eat in their yard, though I'm not sure that would be true in winter, or because their general health has a more important role in their digestion. Or maybe of other factors like the weather, what they drink, if it's a day they are going to lay...
The exception would be for a chicken that is very sick and usually starving because of not eating. That always make waterish poop with some neon green in it.
Also, fun poop fact, both my roosters make very different poops from the hens- tiny, green and compact ! Not sure if it's a man's thing .

Apologies for dropping in and out of your thread, @MaryJanet, at random intervals.
But I just wanted to give an update on G-man and Bela.
Both are doing very well! Bela's tail feathers are looking quite magnificent in the moment.
Just a video of them before bed. None of my chooks like being followed around with a camera lol!

You can just see Bela's daughters behind him in the coop, as well.

They are looking great and athletic !

 

[BY Bob]

Mine just follow me round & tell me how much better they could do it themselves!

If they wanted to and really thought it was necessary.

 

[BY Bob]

Apologies for dropping in and out of your thread, @MaryJanet, at random intervals.
But I just wanted to give an update on G-man and Bela.
Both are doing very well! Bela's tail feathers are looking quite magnificent in the moment.
Just a video of them before bed. None of my chooks like being followed around with a camera lol!

You can just see Bela's daughters behind him in the coop, as well.

They look very happy and healthy. You have done a great thing taking care of them!

 

[MaryJanet]

Well, why change something that works well both for the hens and for you ?

I have to admit that unlike most people, I don't see that what I feed my chickens clearly impact their poops, even when I have made some big changes.
Maybe it's because of what they eat in their yard, though I'm not sure that would be true in winter, or because their general health has a more important role in their digestion. Or maybe of other factors like the weather, what they drink, if it's a day they are going to lay...
The exception would be for a chicken that is very sick and usually starving because of not eating. That always make waterish poop with some neon green in it.
Also, fun poop fact, both my roosters make very different poops from the hens- tiny, green and compact ! Not sure if it's a man's thing .

They are looking great and athletic !

Comparing the flock at your house to the flock at mine, I'd say the French contingent would find far more choice of snacks. Once the hens have eaten that day's new weeds at my place, there's very little left. Even the bug population is quite small.

This is one of several reasons I'm planning a grassy flowered meadow for the front garden. It'll provide good snacking for the hens.

 

[MaryJanet]

Hmmm perhaps I can do a raised, protected grass bed in the chicken run too. Like the one in this video

 

[RoyalChick]

Apologies for dropping in and out of your thread, @MaryJanet, at random intervals.
But I just wanted to give an update on G-man and Bela.
Both are doing very well! Bela's tail feathers are looking quite magnificent in the moment.
Just a video of them before bed. None of my chooks like being followed around with a camera lol!

You can just see Bela's daughters behind him in the coop, as well.

They are looking fantastic!