Different answers on chick grit

[kkkkatie]

Can anyone share what they've read on chick grit? I have some, and I think my Storey's said to start sprinkling it in at 1 week. None of my other books mention it. I just found another source online that says if you feed starter crumbles exclusively, then you don't need grit. My chicks are 4 days old eating starter crumbles. Can anyone advise? Thanks!

 

[CarriBrown]

They really don't need the grit yet, since you are feeding the chick starter. They need grit once you introduce other things to their diet, like veggies or fruit (unless they free range and are able to get to grit themselves).

 

[happyhen]

Just my two cents since I'm very new to raising chicks.

Even though they don't need it, I "salt" their chick feed with grit It was recommended by the hatchery (Mt. Healthy), and the little 4 wk old vultures are thriving. I also add acv (apple cider vinegar) to their water and feed a small amount of active culture plain yogurt mixed with their crumble to aid in maintaining digestive tract health and as a little treat.

I'm probably doing wrong, but as long as they are healthy and thriving.....

 

[Gindee77]

I give my chicks a little ever night. They just love it and I don't think it will hurt them.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I don't feed grit until they are eating veggies or fruit either...chick starter is all they need...once they start free ranging or have dirt runs they do not need it....