Grit, How Much?

[OldGuy43]

Only 5 days to quackerette day.

I've picked up a box of Hartz Gravel 'n Grit © ("a digestive aid for ALL PET BIRDS with Calcium Carbonate" or so it says on the box. Well, they aren't pets but...) I was planning on just mixing it in with their feed. My question is how much? 1 part grit to how many parts of feed?

 

[Miss Lydia]

As long as your feeding starter only you won't need the grit, but if you give them greens and other things, then just sprinkle it on the bottom of the brooder not mixed into their feed.
They use it as needed. 5 days have fun is that....

Only 5 days to quackerette day.

I've picked up a box of Hartz Gravel 'n Grit © ("a digestive aid for ALL PET BIRDS with Calcium Carbonate" or so it says on the box. Well, they aren't pets but...) I was planning on just mixing it in with their feed. My question is how much? 1 part grit to how many parts of feed?

 

[veronicasmom]

How is Lame Duck doing?

 

[OldGuy43]

How is Lame Duck doing?

Much better, thanks for asking. I have new videos in the works, but just can't seem to get around to editing them to an acceptable length. Someday soon...

 

[Oregon Blues]

I keep grit in a separate dish. they will eat the correct amount and leave the rest.

 

[OldGuy43]

Okay than, glad I asked. I'll be putting the grit in a separate bowl.

Thanks all,

 

[Mum]

Could the grit be sprinkled on the ground of their run?

 

[OldGuy43]

Could the grit be sprinkled on the ground of their run?

Not at first. Ducklings from the hatchery. They're going to be in a brooder.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I would just sprinkle it on the bottom of their brooder, guarantee you they will have it dumped out anyway .

and until you start giving them something besides their regular baby food they won't need it. when you start introducing peas, lettuce anything other than their baby food. they will need grit.

Not at first. Ducklings from the hatchery. They're going to be in a brooder.

 

[OldGuy43]

I would just sprinkle it on the bottom of their brooder, guarantee you they will have it dumped out anyway .

and until you start giving them something besides their regular baby food they won't need it. when you start introducing peas, lettuce anything other than their baby food. they will need grit.

Okay than. Thanks!