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Oyster shell

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by Shannon, Jul 22, 2007.

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  1. Jul 22, 2007 #1
    Shannon

    Shannon Out Of The Brooder

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    Hey! I have a question. My chicks are too young for oyster shell (read that the high amounts of calcium can cause bone problems). What can I give them that gives the amount of grit they need without harming them?
     
  3. Jul 22, 2007 #2
    Poison Ivy

    Poison Ivy Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I buy the bags of grit made for chicks but you could give them sand or I think I read on here someone gave theirs bird grit from the pet store.
     
  5. Jul 22, 2007 #3
    aran

    aran Chillin' With My Peeps

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    i just mix a handful of play sand into their food. They get starter/grower with 1 cup of black sunflower seeds and 1 handful of sand all mixed together. They also get veges/fruit off cuts from the kitchen as well as breads etc. They will also be getting grit off the ground in their run.
     
  7. Jul 22, 2007 #4
    s6bee

    s6bee Chillin' With My Peeps

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    we have chick grit, and just take a little bit of that and mix it good with there food
     

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