Using playground sand for grit

[nuts4hotwheels]

Is the playground sand in the bags at Home Depot suitable to use for grit? I have read post of people putting sand in the runs? I was thinking about building a small sandbox for them to scratch in and maybe use for grit. I have also read that they like dust baths.They are only 3 days old, but I am just researching for the future.

 

[chicknerd]

We use it all the time. Also put it in a sand bath.

 

[elmo]

Sand is usually not large or coarse enough to serve as grit, although it makes a very easy to clean substrate for runs and coops, as well as great material for dustbathing.

I have sand in my coop and runs but I also offer granite grit.