how do yalk preferr to feed grit?

[chelsey21211]

Iv have 10 5 week old chicks that have been spending pretty days outside in their run eating anything and everything! So I figured now is the time to feed them grit but my question is what is if any the best way to feed it. its chick grit. should I mix it with feed or offer it by itself in a separat dish?? Yhanks for any feed back

 

[cinch920]

I keep a bowl of grit or oyster shell in the corner of my coop for my hens to choose when they want it. Allowing free choice works well for me. I have 40 hens and probably end up refilling it every week and a half or so.

 

[chelsey21211]

Thank you!

 

[SillyChicky]

I used to sprinkle the oyster shells on the ground and the rest in feeders.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Quote: They aren't the same thing, and aren't interchangable
Oyster shell is for adding extra Calcium