Grit for chooks

raaaymond · « **on:** March 29, 2008, 12:51 »

Hi can anyone tell me how often you should add grit to the chooks feed

Vember · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2008, 13:04 »

Hi Raaaymond

I keep grit down all the time for my birds then they can have a peck at it when eva they want

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2008, 13:38 »

Grit and oyster shell should be available all the time. I don't mix it in their feed either. I put it in another container.

poultrygeist · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2008, 13:43 »

Is that regardless of feed Aunt Sally ?

The pellets we have (farmgate) says it contains all the minerals/additives so you don't need to.
No thin shells so far.

They do go mad for grit though.

Rob

Viv · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2008, 16:44 »

I keep a dish of oyster shell down all the time, even though the girls free range and have layers mash.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2008, 17:54 »

There's only enough grit and calcium in their pellets if that is their entire diet Rob ! If they free range and eat grass and other veg the will need separate grit to grind it with.

poultrygeist · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2008, 17:56 »

Good point ! :roll:

raaaymond · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:58 »

thanks for all the answers been great help

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Grit for chooks

Vember

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