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[ChickenCanoe]

Shell grit came in clear bag no info on at all

I know that's what feed store people call it but shell and grit are two different things that I tried to explain in my previous post.

 

[CluckNDoodle]

Wow, those are actual little shell particles, I've never even seen a bag with identifiable pieces but I would say that's comparable to oyster shell and it's intended as supplemental calcium for the laying hens.

 

[Kazchap]

I’ve added water and let it soak definitely not soluble even the smaller bits stay hard

 

[CluckNDoodle]

So yes, you'll want to get chick grit for the little ones, especially if you're dealing with a possible impacted crop because this can help to prevent impaction. When you pick up the chick you want to feel it's crop to see what it feels like, if it's full you'll also want to check again in the morning to make sure that it emptied overnight. I would also check the vent for any signs of blood as this could be a sign of coccidiosis. While you have the chick also look over it to see if there are any other possible signs or symptoms to better tell us what you're contending with.

 

[CluckNDoodle]

I’ve added water and let it soak definitely not soluble even the smaller bits stay hard

Correct, yours isn't oyster shell, it's bits of sea shells so it's not going to come apart but it's primarily meant to increase calcium for hens still.

 

[Kazchap]

Chick very unwell

 

[Kazchap]

Poo pick from this morning seems all grass

 

[CluckNDoodle]

Chick very unwell

Aww, you can see by the way it's standing that it's not feeling well. Is it just the angle of the image or is this chick also smaller in size than the chick behind it?

 

[Criticalicious]

That is definitely shell, not chick grit. This baby is probably feeling constipated and poorly, because it cannot digest its food properly. If you have sand on your property, you can provide that in the short term until you can get proper chick grit from the store.

Eating long grass like that can cause problems even for adult hens with proper grit. It's not good for babies either.

 

[Kazchap]

It’s a bit smaller but also different breed