Product Description
Scratch and Peck offers grit in three sizes – Chick, Grower, and Layer. We recommend Chick Grit from birth to 3 months, with our Grower Grit being the appropriate size from 3 months to 6 months. Broilers should start on the Grower Grit at 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the breed.
Grit is necessary for the healthy development of a chicken’s gizzard. The gizzard aids in digestion, and allows for maximum nutrient benefit from whole grain feeds. Grit comes in different sizes for different birds depending on size and age.
Made up of insoluble crushed rock, grit remains in the bird’s gizzard to help with digestion. Grit is an essential part of your bird’s diet and should always be provided, especially if there is no access to small, sharp rocks (like a gravel driveway).
Our Layer Grit may be larger than what has been provided commercially, but a long running poultry enterprise that we work with achieves their best results with this larger grit. If you have bantams or smaller hens, you may want to stick with the grower size.