Is Oyster Shell and Grit the Same Thing
Unfortunately, a Lot of People Think That Grit and Oyster Shells Are the Same Things. They Are Not. Your Hens Require Both Oyster Shell and Grit. Without It...
Unfortunately, a lot of people think that grit and oyster shells are the same things. They are not. Your hens require both oyster shell and grit. Without it, serious health issues can arise, such as Sour Crop and Brittle Bones.
What is the difference between grit and oyster shell?
Grit is insoluble. It stays in the gizzard and it’s used to grind food. Oyster shell dissolves in the gut. Its job is not to do with digestion – it’s to add calcium to the diet of laying hens.
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What can be used as grit for chickens?
Oyster shell grit is typically made from oyster shells, but you can also make your own grit by grinding up baked eggshells. Flint grit is made from flint or granite milled into very small pieces. Some grit is designed for chicks under the age of 8 weeks.
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