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how much grit?

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by 688peterl, Nov 14, 2009.

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  1. Nov 14, 2009 #1
    688peterl

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    i need to start mixing the grit in with the ducklings feed, atleast until they go outside anyway, so what is the correct ratio of food/grit when they are mixed?
     
  3. Nov 14, 2009 #2
    Ridgerunner

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    I have no idea. That is why I offered my chicks grit free choice and did not mix it with the food.
     
  5. Nov 14, 2009 #3
    xke4

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    just offer it in a separate dish.
     
  7. Nov 14, 2009 #4
    goosedragon

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    Quote:There really is no way to say, it depends on the gizzard, if it retains grit well there will be little turn over, other birds seem to be into the grit every week. if you feed free choice you can at least get an idea how fast your flock goes through a supply.
     
  9. Nov 15, 2009 #5
    688peterl

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    i have changed my mind about the grit thing, i only wanted to mix it with their feed because they cannot knock their feeder over but they knock the grit bowl over within 2 mins of me putting it in everytime lol, anyway iv got a bigger bowl and put more grit in, they do still get in the bowl [​IMG], but they cant knock it over
     

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