When to switch to regular grit

[Ryguy3684]

My 8 week old Buff Orpingtons are currently using chick grit. When should I be switching them to regular grit? Thanks.

 

[muddy75]

you can switch to regular grit anytime now if all are 8+ weeks....keep them on Chick food until closer to POL
I use only chick grit because I have mixed size flock including coturnix quail.

 

[swamphiker]

The package of chick grit from MannaPro has a chart that shows the switch from chick grit to regular-sized poultry grit at 8 weeks. It won't hurt your chickens to remain on chick grit for longer, though. Link to chick grit on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Manna-Pro-1000195-Chick-Probiotics/dp/B01N7KBFCS

 

[Ryguy3684]

The package of chick grit from MannaPro has a chart that shows the switch from chick grit to regular-sized poultry grit at 8 weeks. It won't hurt your chickens to remain on chick grit for longer, though. Link to chick grit on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Manna-Pro-1000195-Chick-Probiotics/dp/B01N7KBFCS

Thanks. I put the grit in a food grade bucket, and threw away the bags. I didn't think about checking that.

 

[rosemarythyme]

8 weeks is a good time to start putting bigger grit out, though depending on how large your pullet/hen grit is, it might be on the large side for chicks, so best to offer them both so they can choose what they need. I keep 3 sizes of grit on hand so lots of size options for my birds.