migsy Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Can anybody tell me how I should feed my chickens grit? I've had the grit in a feeder but it just gets completely covered in woodchip from the run. If I put it outside it is going to get really wet. I'm not sure how to get them to eat it but they do FR a lot so they might be picking up grit anyway. I'd be grateful for any thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Just leave it in a little cup hanging from the run. They will dip into it if/when they need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandwhite Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Hi mine is in a plastic jug; i've put the handle through the mesh of the eglu run under the cover so it can't get wet. My two are out and about most of the time but still help themselves sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Mine's in a little coop cup/galley cup hanging from the side of the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Great ideas! Thanks. I think I can find a cup with a handle that I will be able to attach to the side of the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I don't give mine any. I used to and they never touched it. I think mine get plenty free ranging plus there will be some in the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honorandkit Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Pets at home do metal cups that can be bolted onto a run. Very cheap and work perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooresey Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Pets at home do metal cups that can be bolted onto a run. Very cheap and work perfectly! Thats the one we use, works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
