new chick

[bunch-a-chickens]

my onw chick is eating chick starter and with water it dissolves so does it really need grit?

 

[rooster-red]

Yes, it still needs access to some type of grit.

 

[bunch-a-chickens]

little rocks off of old shingles will work, will it not?

 

[rooster-red]

I would be worried about the adhesives and chemicals on those type of rocks. Can you get a small box of bird grit like used for small birds?

 

[Rebel Chicken]

They sell grit for chickens at feed stores.

 

[fdnick]

I give my babies parakeet grit :O)

 

[hinkjc]

If your baby is only eating chick starter, it does not need grit.

Jody

 

[earthnut]

Shingles have toxic metals on them, don't use them. I use some sand I had that was meant for potting soil mixes.

 

[bunch-a-chickens]

thanks. but i'm kinda torn, some of you say i need no grit, and some of you say I do.

water dissolves the feed, so I don't think it would have a problem absorbing it.

 

[Cuban Longtails]

They don't need it per say (because I've raised chicks without it), but it is helpful in preparing their crops and allows them better absorption of nutrients. Wal-Mart has parakeet grit that will work, it's a fine clean sand. Play sand (the kind of sand you fill children's sandboxes with) will also work.