Chick grit

[sandymart]

Hi! I'm interested to find out what everyone uses for grit for young chicks.

 

[ravenfeathers]

i'm using grit suitable for small, indoor birds like parakeets.

 

[gritsar]

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That's what I used too. Now that my chickens are getting older I purchased a bag of grit specifically marketed for chickens. It looks huge in comparison.

 

[JennsPeeps]

I recently offered my young birds (about 2.5 mos) "hen grit". Once they got over their shock of something new, they went at it! I was surprised how much they enjoyed the bigger grit.

 

[ravenfeathers]

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That's what I used too. Now that my chickens are getting older I purchased a bag of grit specifically marketed for chickens. It looks huge in comparison.

i know, i have bigger grit for my one lone hen and it's enormous!

 

[summerb76]

I bought "chick grit" a Tractor Supply. It says its crushed granite. It smells like licorice, weird.

 

[sandymart]

Thanks. I looked in two Agways near me and they had nothing specific for grit. Now I will be off to the pet stores. Thank you!

 

[LauraSBale]

I also use the baby chick grit from Tractor supply
it has anise in it, it helps stop gas in the stomach and intestines.