A free-feed dining option is the best and most common in backyard flocks, one in which chickens eat in small increments at their leisure throughout the day. Chickens have a unique digestive system that can accommodate only a small amount of food at a time in their crops.
If you have trouble with your bowel movements for more than two weeks, you should see your doctor. He or she may ask for these tests to find the cause of your constipation: 1  Blood tests to check on hormone levels. 2  Barium studies to look for any blockages in your colon.
Feeling like you still need to have a bowel movement after you've already had one. Stomach pain and cramping that may go away after having a bowel movement. The symptoms may get worse when you're under stress, such as when you travel, attend social events, or change your daily routine.