when should I start my chicks on grit?
Mar 19, 2009 #1 brewman Hatching 10 Years Mar 16, 2009 6 0 7 pacific, missouri when should I start my chicks on grit?
Mar 19, 2009 #2 4-H chicken mom Crowing 15 Years Aug 3, 2007 17,491 187 471 Oberlin, OH If your chicks are on a starter feed, they shouldn't need grit yet. Everything they need is in the feed.
If your chicks are on a starter feed, they shouldn't need grit yet. Everything they need is in the feed.
Mar 19, 2009 Thread starter #3 brewman Hatching 10 Years Mar 16, 2009 6 0 7 pacific, missouri so about 8 weeks or so?
Mar 19, 2009 #4 KattyKillFish Crowing 14 Years Mar 8, 2009 1,571 62 301 Dillingham, Alaska i always give them grit after a week or two, not a whole lot, just a sprinkle like you would salt on mashed potatoes.
i always give them grit after a week or two, not a whole lot, just a sprinkle like you would salt on mashed potatoes.
Mar 19, 2009 #5 gritsar Cows, Chooks & Impys - OH MY! 14 Years Nov 9, 2007 28,913 417 681 SW Arkansas I started my chicks on grit once they were eating foods (treats) other than their chick starter.