Do free-range hens need grit?

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Start date Jul 15, 2012

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Jul 15, 2012

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Evergreen160

In the Brooder

9 Years

My chickens have plenty of little rocks they can eat on the ground. Do I still need to mix chicken grit into their feed too? Thanks!

Jul 15, 2012

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Imp

All things share the same breath- Chief Seattle

11 Years

Evergreen160 said:
My chickens have plenty of little rocks they can eat on the ground. Do I still need to mix chicken grit into their feed too? Thanks!

No, they will get all the grit they need from the rocks.

Imp

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