Grit - in a container or scattered on the ground?

[K0k0shka]

I have a bunch of 8-week-olds who spend all day outside in their run. We have rocky soil, and in addition to that, I have scattered about half a bag’s worth of chick grit on the ground for them to find as they scratch around. Is that enough, or should I put grit in an obvious container to make sure they eat it? The run bedding is dry grass clippings, dry leaves, twigs and other yard waste and they love scratching through it, down to the soil.

 

[Silkie owner]

I sometimes scatter grit with some corn and give them a container so I know they can get to it

 

[Folly's place]

I scatter the chick grit along the edge of their area in the coop, so I have some idea how much is being eaten. It probably doesn't really matter, but in a dish you'll know what's happening with it.
Mary

 

[centrarchid]

I scatter the chick grit along the edge of their area in the coop, so I have some idea how much is being eaten. It probably doesn't really matter, but in a dish you'll know what's happening with it.
Mary

I have been putting it into little cups next to the crushed oyster-shell.

 

[rosemarythyme]

How about both? I use a container, but when it gets kinda low/has too much bedding kicked into it, I just toss the rest on the ground before refilling.

 

[Chickassan]

I put it in a saucer close to the feeder no way it can be missed that way.

 

[Kdlevesque]

I sprinkle a little on ground

 

[Painted Calls]

I also put it into little bowls next to the oyster shell. Whenever it gets full of shavings, I toss it into the run and refill.

 

[Doc7]

 

[KMoore2]

I have a bunch of 8-week-olds who spend all day outside in their run. We have rocky soil, and in addition to that, I have scattered about half a bag’s worth of chick grit on the ground for them to find as they scratch around. Is that enough, or should I put grit in an obvious container to make sure they eat it? The run bedding is dry grass clippings, dry leaves, twigs and other yard waste and they love scratching through it, down to the soil.

Can someone tell me what chicken grit is? I am new to all of this