Wet grit

[Kayla's Lunch]

I have twelve 8 week old chicks. We recently built their coop and run. The last 2 days we have big thunderstorms and discovered there is some leaking in the run. Their grit was in a bowl and it got wet. Should I spread it out somewhere and let it dry out? Just leave it in the bowl and let it eventually dry out? Thanks!

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Transfer the grit to a receptacle that will drain. Grit is just stones and the rocks that make up the Earth's crust and some of this grit has been sitting in water, sometimes for billions of years and that grit has still not spoiled.

 

[Kayla's Lunch]

Thanks!

 

[GC-Raptor]

I drilled several 1/16 inch holes in my Grit and Oyster Shell pails around the bottom edge to drain moisture. . GC

 

[Kayla's Lunch]

Great idea! Thanks!

 

[PetesChicks]

I keep grit & oyster shells in separate containers for the girls, and also through some in the run so they can scratch for it. I have mixed grit, chick size & regular, in the same container. That way the chicks and hens get it when they need it.