ted Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 This may sound daft but is regular chicken grit ok for bantams or do they need something finer/smaller?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 mine have normal and some of them are quite small bantams - I've had any problems but then I've never thought about it to be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I just give mine oyster shell as it's smaller and finer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I just give mine oyster shell as it's smaller and finer. Oyster shell is only for calcium, not for grinding food - mixed grit provides for both needs. They do make chick and growers sized mixed grit, so if in doubt use that for bantams. I must admit for grower I have just used the finer stuff at the bottom of the bag and not purchased it specifically. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 thanks for your replies. Will prob get normal mixed grit and they can pick out bits they want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Is the grit the type that budgies have the same for the chickens/bantams...... Have been wondering the same too indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Budgie grit is finer than chicken grit. I have found the best grit for chickens is flint grit as it is sharper. If they free range on stony soil, I wouldn't worry too much. Mine pick up stones from the garden all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
