grit query?

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akwebb

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grit query?
« on: March 06, 2012, 15:42 »
Hi, just wondering if it is best to buy mixed grit and offer it the chickens in one container, or buy grit and oyster shell separatly, and offer in 2 pots-or does it not make much difference?  :wacko:
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Re: grit query?
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2012, 15:46 »
I have it in separate pots.  Chickens will flick out what they don't want to get to what they do so you might have more waste if it is mixed.   :)
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Re: grit query?
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2012, 14:08 »
I have mine mixed together in one pot, and my hens seem fine with it, they tend to root around for what they want. I've not noticed much waste, however I only have a few ladies. Even Still they seem quite contented with the mixed Grit I give them!
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Re: grit query?
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2012, 18:30 »
My hens would not eat grit from a dish.
I just put a boarder of oyster shells and grit in their run and they think they have found it themselves ;)


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