How old for dried mealworms, corn treats?

[MyPetNugget]

Our chickens find all kinds of tiny rocks and pebbles by free ranging, so I don't think it's necessary. Since I free range them, I've never bought the adults grit. They also have layer pellets and oystershell for when they can't free range (snowy outside, bad weather, ect. )

 

[stasichick]

Thanks Stasichick and mypetnugget. I live in Holland so maybe a farm store will sell it - but my chickens are free ranging in the garden so maybe they are getting enough earth etc to do the job naturally? I don't give the adults grit - just layers pellets and free range foraging. Is grit also important for them?

I believe while foraging and free ranging they naturally eat little pebbles and grains of sand so I think you are okay... but maybe the babies should get a little with the feed? doesnt hurt to plump them up and give them extra food. how fun! I have an aunt from holland!!!