Month long health / poop concerns in chicken.

[mvdct]

Thank you @rebrascora and @DwayneNLiz.

@rebrascora - noted on the treats. I think you're right. I think they are probably all eating more oats / yoghurt and grain - and less pellets at the moment. Of course, two are still laying fine - but it can't be helping the third. We shall ease back.

Also noted on the fermentation. As you say - we'll get the current products out the way first, but I like the sound of this for the future.

@DwayneNLiz. Ah yes, more liquid in the crop does perhaps suggests a problem in the kidneys. But as you say - also good to get a faecel float to rule out other options.

Thanks both.

 

[Kiki]

I feed fermented feed.
I have never used vinegar to 'start it.'

You may like to read this:
https://tikktok.wordpress.com/2014/04/13/fermented-feed-faq/

 

[mvdct]

I feed fermented feed.
I have never used vinegar to 'start it.'

You may like to read this:
https://tikktok.wordpress.com/2014/04/13/fermented-feed-faq/

Really interesting. Thank you. So the starter can just come from the air. Same with sourdough, right? You can have a starter, or you can expose the flour and water to the air and wait for it to start itself. Useful.

 

[Sara Ranch]

I make fermented feed. Water + feed. Stir, cover, and it becomes fermented feed. Its super easy to make and there is no food waste.