Grit

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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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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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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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