Not enough bugs?

[Dr.GarryTTucker]

So I have been noticing throughout my entire flock, 10 chickens, that their crops are not getting full. There are about 14 weeks old. And I feed them around 3 pounds a day. They don’t eat the entire 3 pounds. And I see them scratching around in the dirt a lot, but noticing throughout my entire flock that their crops aren’t getting full.

Is there something I can do? Do I feed them different feed and see if they fill their crops? Do I need to try and invite more bugs? Or do I even worry about it?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Put out a good fresh ration and they should eat what the need. If you feed a higher protein ration they will often eat less than when they are fed a lower quality ration. I generally don't worry about feed consumption unless I see a bird looking unwell.

 

[Dr.GarryTTucker]

Yeah I have a good feed and I ferment it. But ferment is only half the week. My container is small. I also do table scraps of veggies and fruit.

 

[aart]

that their crops aren’t getting full.

What do you mean by 'not full'?
Are you going by visual, increased feathering may cover it up, or actually feeling the crop on the roost at night?