ClaudetteDay Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 do i feed it to them everyday? they've already used up a handful today! many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 As mine free range a lot I don't actually give them any grit at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 We have ours in a small pot in the run and is always available to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudetteDay Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 We have ours in a small pot in the run and is always available to them. well i did the same but they knocked it over and have been pecking at the grit all day. nows there's nothing left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I've been adding mine to feed? Is this not right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurachook Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Ive got mine in a small container that attaches to the side of their run but they dont seem that interested in it, but then they do FR a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky 22 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I'm not sure if it's meant to be in the feed? But to give the chickens maximum stimulation, I like to sprinkle it onto the ground so they have to forage and look for it. It's also interesting to watch and enduces natural foraging instincts. I try to give mine some a handful every day, if I give it more often than that, then they leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickinboy Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I use these http://www.cotswoldchickens.com/galipot-245-p.asp We have it on constant supply, right next to the food, and it stops it getting knocked over. I also rake some into the ground, so makes sure they can find it while they're scratching around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 We have a tuub on the side of the run, available to them all the time. It also has shell in it. Sometimes it isn't touched for ages, other times it is hoovered up. Guess it depends on their free ranging time - although never noticed a direct link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I use these http://www.cotswoldchickens.com/galipot-245-p.asp We have it on constant supply, right next to the food, and it stops it getting knocked over. I also rake some into the ground, so makes sure they can find it while they're scratching around. We use those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 They'll take a lot if they havent had any for a while, they wont eat that amount every day though, they'll just top up when needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
