Grit

[mattv1984]

How often should I give grit to my chickens? They are mainly in the run and coop. To small for free range and i live too close to a major highway to let them free range much.

 

[Ourpeeps123]

How many do you have?

 

[mattv1984]

. 6 leghorns this size

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How often should I give grit to my chickens? They are mainly in the run and coop. To small for free range and i live too close to a major highway to let them free range much.

I find it best just to offer it free choice. I put it in a small cup that is attached to a post in the run (under cover).
They will take what they need. A bag of grit will last a long time.

 

[3riverschick]

How often should I give grit to my chickens? They are mainly in the run and coop. To small for free range and i live too close to a major highway to let them free range much.

Hi,
Here ya go: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/891051/the-science-of-feeding-grit-to-poultry
In post #4 the second page of he PDF listed has feeding instructions on it.
Best,
Karen

 

[FlyWheel]

Sorta on topic question here, do chickens know the difference between a tub of grit (for digestion) and one of ground oyster or egg shell (for calcium)?

 

[Ardj]

Yes they do. They are smarter that people think . Mine are messy sometimes and there is oyster shell laying on the ground. When they need grit they just eat around it,
and when they want to eat oyster shell usually late afternoon , they will go and clean the oyster shell from the ground. Smart goofs they are.

 

[DreamsInPink]

How many do you have?

Does the schedule of feeding grit depend on how many one has?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Does the schedule of feeding grit depend on how many one has?

No, there is no schedule on feeding grit.
Just offer it free choice (separate dish) they will eat a few pieces when they need it.
Same with oyster shell (when the chickens start laying) just put some out in a separate container, they will take what they need.

 

[DreamsInPink]

No, there is no schedule on feeding grit.
Just offer it free choice (separate dish) they will eat a few pieces when they need it.
Same with oyster shell (when the chickens start laying)  just put some out in a separate container, they will take what they need.

Mine seem to waste more grit than they eat... I feel like I'm going through a lot of it.