Oatmeal and show birds

[Martin Chickens]

My daughter is taking our 2 white cochins to our 4h this Friday thru Thurs and we were told giving it oatmeal will help keep it's stool firm to help keep them cleaner. Does anyone know if this works. Thanks

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

Most just use scratch grains the last few days before the show.