Is grit necessary?

[imthedude]

Is grit a necessary supplement for chickens that are allowed to mill around outside the coop/run? Ours have the run of the yard most of the day and forage in all sorts of area. They're 10 weeks old now, and I'm wondering if I should be giving them some of the hard stuff.

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[La Mike]

They will probably get what they need free ranging but I would keep it available anyway

 

[BarredBuff]

They get grit from the rocks and pebbles around the coop, which is nature's grit.

 

[Pet Duck Boy]

I'd keep a little bit of it available just to be sure....

 

[CoyoteMagic]

I haven't used grit in the 3 years of having chickdens.

 

[Cynthia12]

I throw out some grit about once a month, and not that much...they will take it if they need it. Not an expense for sure. Also throw out a bit of oyster shell about twice a month..again their choice...my eggs are wonderful, hens are doing well.