The chicken grit being given out by the South Washington Watershed District is made up of crushed quartzite. Tekiela said it is safe for pets. “It’s basically like a gravel road surface, ...

Grit is a finely ground, hard substance, usually oyster shell, fed to chickens, helping to make strong eggshells and to aid digestion.

Best grit: Manna Pro Chick Grit - See at Amazon Best overall Laying hens require feed with 16% to 18% protein and 3.5% to 4.5% calcium — that's three to four times the amount of calcium found in ...

When my chicks were a few weeks old, I began adding "chick grit" to their food. Grit plays an essential role in helping chickens break down and digest their feed.

Do not give adult chicken grit to baby chicks. Good news for those who want to pick the chicks up. Doing this multiple times a day can get them used to be handled at an early stage.

Their food needs to change. Up until this point, your chickens have been chowing down on starter feed and chick grit. At 20 weeks, regardless of whether your chickens are laying or not, you should ...

Do not give adult chicken grit to baby chicks. Good news for those who want to pick the chicks up. Doing this multiple times a day can get them used to be handled at an early stage.