Chick Grit

[emscheid]

Just bought some grit so we can start giving our chicks an occasional treat, but my hubby accidentally bought regular grit, instead of chick grit. Should we return it, or can we still use it? (maybe filter it or crush it up?) What would happen if they accidentally ate some pieces that are too big? or do they know to only eat the ones they can "handle"?

 

[Jensownzoo]

If it were me, I would get the chick-sized grit just in case. Babies aren't always smart about what they put in their mouths! You can always hang onto the regular grit for when they grow up.

 

[mobius]

Grit is important if they are eating anything besides starter feed, yes! if you are feeding anything else, treats like veggies (mine love microgreens and sprouts) or meal worms etc. I started mine on some grit when they began eating treats like this...and they wolfed down the grit. I started with treats when they were about a week and a half.

I would try and grind it down a bit and/or feed it anyway...

 

[aart]

I would try to sift it, using several different sizes of sieves, there are usually quite of bit of 'fines'.

 

[mobius]

I would try to sift it, using several different sizes of sieves, there are usually quite of bit of 'fines'.

Now why didn't I think of that?

 

[3riverschick]

Hi,

Here ya go. The 1st 4 posts are explanatory. The 2nd page of the Gran-I-Grit PDF referenced in post # 4 has feeding instructions. Including which size to feed at what age.
The Science Of Feeding Grit To Poultry
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/891051/the-science-of-feeding-grit-to-poultry
Not to worry about buying the wrong size now. You can use it later, smile.
I get my Gran-I-Grit at Agway. Less than 10.00 or 50 lbs. Also useful around the property
for projects other than poultry. Or share with your other chicken friends.
Best,
Karen

 

[aart]

Hi,

Here ya go. The 1st 4 posts are explanatory. The 2nd page of the Gran-I-Grit PDF referenced in post # 4 has feeding instructions. Including which size to feed at what age.
The Science Of Feeding Grit To Poultry
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/891051/the-science-of-feeding-grit-to-poultry
Not to worry about buying the wrong size now. You can use it later, smile.
I get my Gran-I-Grit at Agway. Less than 10.00 or 50 lbs. Also useful around the property
for projects other than poultry. Or share with your other chicken friends.
Best,
Karen

Good to know, thanks:
http://www.jupefeeds-sa.com/documents/GraniteGrit.pdf