Do chickens need grit if they are just eating layer feed???

[Willow's Meadow]

I fed my chickens treats over the summer but they got their grit from the yard/woods/driveway so I didn't worry about giving it to them because I knew they were getting it outside. But now its winter and they have to stay inside so I been just feeding them layer feed. They don't get grit outside now because of the snow. Do they need grit if they are just eating Purina Layer feed??? I want to start giving them treats again but if I do I will go buy them some grit. Also when I get them grit should I just leave it in a bowl and let them get it whenever they want or only give it them once a day???

 

[A.T. Hagan]

No, Layena is just dry mush so there's no need for grit or with any other finely milled feed.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

If you are giving them sunflower seeds in the shell and other treats it is a good idea to have a small bowl of grit available. #3 is the recommended size for full-size chickens at my feed store. This is if they can't get it free ranging (snow).

I have to agree with A.T.Hagan that if you aren't giving any treats they don't need it.

 

[obaan1]

Put the grit in something that they won't knock over and let them have free access to it if you decide to go that route. I keep mine near the oyster shell mix (oyster shells mixed with their
crushed egg shells).

 

[abChicken]

I agree with A T u dont need grit if feeding only mash