grit???

[the-bird-man]

i was about to ask the same question lol. thanks for all the info guys

 

[citychicken1]

Do the bags of quick creat have concreet in it? I was thinking that might not be good for them. I know you are not supposed to inhale it and it will really dry out your hands. Anyone have knowledge about this?

 

[woodmort]

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I wouldn't use it. I can't understand why anyone would want to cut corners on this: Go to the feed store and buy a bag of chicken grit and be done with it, One 50lb bag will last 10 years or longer and you won't have to worry about cementing your chicken's nostrils together.

 

[7L Farm]

I've never bought grit but I need to build up my run & was thinking after reading this post about a bag of grit & sand on top. Is grit expensive? I keep adding sand but it seems to disappear real fast. I know chickens eat it but wholly cow.

 

[woodmort]

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I can't answer that question any more since the last time I bought any was a 50lb bag in 1985. As far as your run is concerned have you considered using wood chips--not shavings but the stuff that comes out of a wood chipper. Assuming you can find them, they will last a long time and show be either cheap or free. Many municipalities use them for park paths. Should be a lot around as people chip up their Christmas trees.

 

[gryeyes]

Do NOT use quick-Crete! Lowe's has bags of All Purpose Sand, as previously mentioned. A fifty pound bag for less than 3 bucks.

I use the same stuff in kitty litter pans for dust baths under shelter during rainy weather.

Not Play sand, but All Purpose.