I've got a big problem...

[Blue_Myst]

I've really been wanting to let my two week old chicks outside for a little while to run around, but I know that I should be feeding them some grit first so they can digest whatever they eat properly. However, I can only find grit with oyster shell at the pet stores, and there are never any types of chick grit at places like TSC....

So, my question is, should I let them outside anyway? Not live outside, just occasional trips.

 

[WalkingWolf]

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What kind of soil do you have, if there is sand or fine gravel in your soil you do not need grit. Otherwise you can get a bag of sand from Lowe's or Home Depot for about $3.00. It will last a long time.

 

[Oceanseve]

hmm our tsc has grit, are you sure yours doesn't? A lot of people I've read on here get canary grit, I think thats what it is.....

 

[Blue_Myst]

hmm our tsc has grit, are you sure yours doesn't? A lot of people I've read on here get canary grit, I think thats what it is.....

There is grit, just none that's small enough to feed two-week olds

I wanted to go with the canary grit, too, but all of the brands I could find contain oyster shell, which I know they definitely should not get for a while yet.

What kind of soil do you have, if there is sand or fine gravel in your soil you do not need grit. Otherwise you can get a bag of sand from Lowe's or Home Depot for about $3.00. It will last a long time.

Just regular sand? Now that's something I can definitely find! Thanks!

 

[turney31]

I bought Baby chick grit at TSC last week, it is made from granite.