What is grit???

[amelia123]

My irritation the other day, looking at the "chick grit" bag because long story short I thoguht it would be easier than bringing in a bucket of dirt to the brooder. Iam wanting to know if there is any calcium or if it is hopefully just crushed granite....the ingredients say "grit" wait....you know that "grit" is not really a valid answer right company?

I THINK that grit is just small pieces of stone or sand. Chickens don't have teeth, obviously, so the grit helps them digest the food and break it up...I think. Here'a a link.. http://www.chickenkeepingsecrets.com/chicken-feed/chicken-grit-grit-for-baby-adult-chickens/