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Sprouts

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Grit

« on: October 07, 2011, 18:33 »

Just got some chickens last Saturday. Feeding them on layers pellets with some greens as a treat. Keep reading in some books about grit. Do we need to give them grit or are the layers pellets OK

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bantam novice

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Re: Grit

« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2011, 19:07 »

Hello Sprouts,
as I understand it you should have grit and oystershell, in separate pots, available to the hens at all times.

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robert-h

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Re: Grit

« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2011, 19:40 »

Grit is very important to hens, especially if they are unable to find their own! Oyster shell is a good source of calcium.

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