grit?
I have a pullet that has a severe crossbeak; including a skull deformity. Though it breaks my heart that she can't eat and enjoy treats like her hatchmate can, she seems content. She's active and seems healthy enough with beautiful plumage and bright eyes.
Yesterday I noticed her pecking at a pile of dirt left courtesy of a mole and it occured to me she was trying to pick up small pebbles out of the pile, without much luck.
I keep a deep dish full of crumbles available to her at all times, but yesterday got me to thinking that perhpas I need to offer her grit. I don't offer grit to any of my other chickens because they free range. I know from trying different foods with her that she would never be able to pick up grit specifically meant for pullets, but I'm pretty sure she could pick up some parakeet grit if I sprinkled it on her crumbles.
Think she needs it?
I have a pullet that has a severe crossbeak; including a skull deformity. Though it breaks my heart that she can't eat and enjoy treats like her hatchmate can, she seems content. She's active and seems healthy enough with beautiful plumage and bright eyes.
Yesterday I noticed her pecking at a pile of dirt left courtesy of a mole and it occured to me she was trying to pick up small pebbles out of the pile, without much luck.
I keep a deep dish full of crumbles available to her at all times, but yesterday got me to thinking that perhpas I need to offer her grit. I don't offer grit to any of my other chickens because they free range. I know from trying different foods with her that she would never be able to pick up grit specifically meant for pullets, but I'm pretty sure she could pick up some parakeet grit if I sprinkled it on her crumbles.
Think she needs it?