How much grit to feed chicks?

[Stella1964]

I was told to provide my chicks (now 4.5 weeks old) with some grit. I have done this, in a separate bowl, and they seem to eat a lot of it. How much grit is too much for chicks? Will they stop consuming it if they have enough? How do they know?

 

[Vamp-A-Billy Princess]

I only give a bit to mine after they have been eating plants and bugs in the yard all day. I read to sprinkle it on their food lightly like salt. If they just eat chick feed they dont need it as far as I know.

 

[12 Acres]

They stop when they get what they need. Try not to worry about it.

 

[cajunlizz]

Quote:
Are you referring to regular GRITS ? AS IN BREAKFAST HOT CEREAL ?

If so , I am also assuming you throw this out to them RAW ?

 

[hooligan]

GRit:

Grit is important for any chickens fed scratch or allowed to range freely . Chickens don't have teeth, and they store little rocks in their "crop", which is where food goes before it enters their stomach. The rocks allow them to break down their food.


Normally crushed granite.

 

[Stella1964]

Quote:
Are you referring to regular GRITS ? AS IN BREAKFAST HOT CEREAL ?

If so , I am also assuming you throw this out to them RAW ?

That's a very cute question!

But no, it's not cereal. It's actually very small stones.