Tag: Wet litter

Overly high protein levels in chicken feed are a surprisingly common cause of health problems, as a bird's body can only process a finite amount. The consequences for a flock that gets too much protein can range from digestive upset and poor litter quality to more serious and long-term organ damage.

While often viewed as a beneficial nutrient for growth and egg-laying, it is a little-known fact that **can a chicken have too much protein?** Yes, and feeding excess protein to your flock can have detrimental effects on their long-term health, not just waste your money. This happens because a chicken’s body must work harder to process and excrete the unneeded protein, putting strain on vital organs.