Is there something I can use instead of grit?

[chickens really]

Find some gravel...Tiny pieces they will use depending on the size of the bird..Dirt is dirt....They need tough , rough stones for their gizzards...........


Cheers!

 

[lazy gardener]

Depending on what part of the country you live in, many soils have plenty of grit in them. Dirt is what I sweep up off my kitchen floor. Soil is the good stuff found outside that makes things grow and makes chickens happy, and often has grit (insoluble stones with rough edges) in it.

 

[Chick2chicken]

Found this at my local pet store in the bird aisle would it work for my chickens?
https://petvalu.com/product/51310/ecotrition-bird-gravel-for-canaries-and-finches-ecotrition

 

[lazy gardener]

It has oyster shell in it. Theoretically, that would not be good for your chicks.

 

[junebuggena]

Contains oyster shell, so do not give as grit to young birds.

 

[Chick2chicken]

Would it work as grit for my hens that are 18 weeks old?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Far too small for a chicken. That grit is probably almost like sand as it's sized for canaries and finches.

You can literally buy a bag of plain small gravel (check a home improvement store, garden section usually - just make sure nothing's been done to treat it other than it being washed) that's roughly the size of peas or corn kernels, and that is hen sized grit.

 

[Chick2chicken]

Thanks I think I'll do that!