1. Jul 23, 2010 #1
   

   oliviad51 Songster

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   I just got 12 chicks a few days ago, and usually I feed my chicks grit with their food, but the feed store doesn't have any. They only have Poultry Grit (it said 8 wks and older) and oyster shell. I read somewhere online that you don't have to feed chicks grit if they eat crumbles. Is that true?

    
2. Jul 23, 2010 #2
   

   chicmom Dances with Chickens

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   Yes, you are right! If you're strictly feeding crumbles, you don't need the grit.

    
3. Jul 23, 2010 #3
   

   oliviad51 Songster

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   yay! Thanks!

    
4. Jul 23, 2010 #4
   

   caralynnp In the Brooder

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   I had this same question. Mine are older and eating layena crumbles. So, no need for grit?

    
5. Jul 23, 2010 #5
   

   oliviad51 Songster

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   Do your older chickens free range?

    

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