To grit or not to grit....

[Kpatroll]

Hello. All!!!!! Its your paranoid duckling momma again. So, I have the ducks on manna duck starter and brewers yeast... they very rarely, but occasionally get a piece of watermelon or rolled oats (3 weeks old)... Do I need to add grit to the food? If so, what grit is best for wee ones? We discovered the heavy breathing was caused by a piece of wood from the pine shavings blocking up her crop, but I'm not sure that grit would break that down? Any advice?? Also, at what age can they start with leafy greens and fun fruits and veggies? I'm scared my little poop machines will choke now. Thanks in advance, yall!!!

 

[PirateGirl]

You can just put some chick grit in a small dish in their brooder. They will eat it if/when they need it. You don't need to mix it in their food.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

They can certainly have treats now. Peas are good right out of the bag. Cut other things in small pieces.

 

[quackiemama]

Mine love tomatoes, peas and cucumbers