Julia W Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Does anyone know where I can buy a grit holder for my chickens please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I use a Coup Cup bought from Pets at Home, or any pet shop. The ones they sell for Parrots. I just drilled one drainage hole in bottom to let any water out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I use one of these .. Someone on Ebay has some for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 ^^^^^ Same as ANH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I use the same as Hen Watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 it's a shame omlet don't do them to match the grubs & glugs. i'd love all my stuff to match my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggalp Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 i bought a spare grub and filled it with grit, so everything matches. It keeps it dry too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have one of these screwed to the wood on the run, its very good but quite big http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Grey_Feeder_Drinker_Grit_Pot.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 i just mix my grit in with the layers mix so i don't need a seperate container! although now i'm questioning if i should be doing this??? some one let me know please!!! thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 i haven't got a seperate holder either, i've been mixing it in with their mash. they seem to be eating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia W Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Thank you all so very much for your suggestions. I put the grit in the grub at the moment but it all seems to find it's way to the bottom and, although I don't seem to be experiencing any problems with the chickens, I can't be sure they're eating the grit. I shall try and find some of the things you've all suggested but I agree, it would be nice if Omlet did one as I would like all mine to match, so the suggestion of buying another grub is appealing. Thanks again for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poultry in Motion Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Thank you all so very much for your suggestions. I put the grit in the grub at the moment but it all seems to find it's way to the bottom and, although I don't seem to be experiencing any problems with the chickens, I can't be sure they're eating the grit. I shall try and find some of the things you've all suggested but I agree, it would be nice if Omlet did one as I would like all mine to match, so the suggestion of buying another grub is appealing. Thanks again for all your help. I think they generally take what they need (someone will correct me if that's wrong) so I wouldn't worry if there are bits left. In fact, I would say in a separate container they are more likely not to take any (but I suppose at least you will know how much has gone). Personally, I would save the money and keep sprinkling it in the grub or just chuck some on the floor that they can scratch around for if they need it. I'm not keen on putting any treats in containers for them on the basis that it will probably keep them healthier and more stimulated to search for food, so I tend to just chuck grit in the run and throw s"Ooops, word censored!"s into the garden for them. The grub is good for keeping a stock of pellets/mash dry, but even that's almost certainly not necessary. I'm definitely not saying grubs or other containers are wrong, each to their own really - you just don't need to get too hung up about it in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I have it in a plant pot secured to the ground with a tent peg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahpink Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Really glad i've read this post, I was wondering the very same thing about where to put grit, I like the idea of a plant pot or even just on the ground sounds nice and simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenW Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I use a Coup Cup bought from Pets at Home, or any pet shop. The ones they sell for Parrots. I just drilled one drainage hole in bottom to let any water out. Ooh, didn't even think about needing a drainage hole. Good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I put my grit in a shallow bowl that we used to use for pasta (individual serving not the big pasta dishes). Its quite wide and they seem to eat from it quite happily. They have a little routine where they have some mash, have a drink, then have some grit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
