Is there a substitute for baby grit? Help!

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By 'grit hopper' do you just mean a container? My babies are 3 weeks old today. I've been sprinkling the tiny grit over their food, plus we moved them to a new brooder cage and put a very thin layer of play sand on the bottom flat surface, then topped that with wood shavings. This has worked fantastic.
 
NanaRose said:
By 'grit hopper' do you just mean a container? My babies are 3 weeks old today. I've been sprinkling the tiny grit over their food, plus we moved them to a new brooder cage and put a very thin layer of play sand on the bottom flat surface, then topped that with wood shavings. This has worked fantastic.
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Yes, just any old container! Some people put up a fancy little container - I have seen pics of coops with them. What I use is simply a pan. Sometimes I throw it on the ground. I also mix some in the feed for insurance because I feed so many whole grains/seeds.
 
Hey, chicken world ifirst time posting need advice I have 8 chicks 6 are over 2 weeks old the other two are a week old growing fast.
Do I have to feed grit if I have a pan of dirt in there brooder theses guys are already taking dust baths. I have only feed them worms and mealworms, is this ok? and of course mash and starter.Should I be giving them grit? HELP!
 

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