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Hard shell used like grit?

Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by paparootzi, May 22, 2010.

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  1. May 22, 2010 #1
    paparootzi

    paparootzi In the Brooder

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    I have oyster shell for calcium and hard shell from co-op for grit....it is small grey rock-like...OR should I just order grit from online?
     
  2. May 22, 2010 #2
    Bear Foot Farm

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    It depends on what "hard shell " is
    If you mean crushed sea shells, its not "grit"

    If your birds free range and have access to dirt and rocks, they will find grit on their own
     
  3. May 22, 2010 #3
    crooked stripe

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    I have been supplying oyster shell and grit in separate bowls for 2 years now and the girls look at it as if it where poison. They never touch it and I have never had a soft shelled egg or sickly chicken from no grit. Are we pampering them to much?
     

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