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  1. rjohns39

    Grit Addiction

    You're very welcome. That's what we do here... Next time someone has a grit question, you'll be able to help.;)
  2. rjohns39

    Grit Addiction

    Call your local quarry and see if they have crushed granite or quarts through a 5/16" sieve. If they don't they will likely know who does. If what they have is mixed that is fine too. Simply put, the harder the stone, the longer it will stay in the gizzard and the less they'll eat. ETA...
  3. rjohns39

    Grit Addiction

    Since your girls are laying your feed choice is fine. I suspect your grit issue is one or a combination of things. The really fine chick grit likely won't be retained in the gizzard. Based upon your description, I'm thinking you've probably got a mix of limestone and something else (quarts or...
  4. rjohns39

    Grit Addiction

    LG Ag Lime which is just crushed limestone is fine for the run many old timers swear by it while others say it doesn't do a thing. I have no personal experience as I went with sweet PDZ, which works well for me. hydrated lime is caustic and probably shouldn't be used in a coop. Here are a...
  5. rjohns39

    Grit Addiction

    The reason I ask, is I've had the co-op and feed store try to sell me oyster shell as grit and technically it is. There are two basic types of grit: Soluble and insoluble. OS is soluble which means it breaks down in the gizzard and the bird can use the nutrients from it (calcium for oyster...
  6. rjohns39

    Grit Addiction

    What type of grit are you providing? Size and material?
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