Single hen

[ted]

This may sound daft but is regular chicken grit ok for bantams or do they need something finer/smaller??

[Daphne]

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!

[Guest]

I just give mine oyster shell as it's smaller and finer.

[TAJ]

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

[ted]

thanks for your replies. Will prob get normal mixed grit and they can pick out bits they want...

[Guest]

Is the grit the type that budgies have the same for the chickens/bantams......

Have been wondering the same too indie

[Christian]

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.