witzend Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 As my chooks are a bit younger than I originally thought, and I've prepared for older ones..........is normal grit ok for baby bantams 8-10wks or should I have something smaller ie crush it down a bit or get budgie grit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 You want chick grit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Lots of info HERE Witzend. There is heaps of info on raising younger hens on the forum - the search facility above is great for all those unanswered questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Argh how am I going to get chick grit in 12 hours! Never seen it in the shops I've been in.............anyone know who stocks near Preston/Leyland/Chorley? Searching - cheers - I can't seem to search for 'strings' of words - it finds everything with both words in and not necessary in the right order............What should I be doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Don't panic, it won't matter if they don't have any for a while. Could you ask the breeder if you could buy some from them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Try google for a supplier of chick grit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 I'll certainly ask the breeder - googled but delivery charges are a pain. See some people using budgie grit - will this do? Is it basically anything without shell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I've used budgie grit from a local pet shop before but I'm sure the breeder will be able to help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 There are some great suppliers on eBay. Chicks do need proper chick grit ideally, although budgie does work very short term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Kitty Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 What age should you move them onto 'normal' grit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Been quick searching - think you move them up at POL - need the caclium from the shells etc. Going to try a couple of places 1st thing, if not, I'll order online and get a bit of budgie grit to get by with All I need now are the names..........colours have changed which have slightly changed my original thoughts. Suspect the blue splash will be...................Splash and the Wyandotte with be...............Dotty Buff Rock is a completely new choice and the other is the partridge ................oh well - it'll come to me as I lose even MORE sleep tonight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Kitty Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I tried to name ours in advance but changed my mind during their first day with us as their little personalities came out and other names seemed to suit them better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Oh dear, I need a holiday......I just read the topic and thought it said "Gift for baby bantams"...... and I thought what sweet little gift it might be and if I might get my wyandotte bantams the same thing.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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witzend Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 HAPPY CHICKS web site sells grit with oyster shell as ESSENTIAL for chicks 6wk+ Going off what you've all said - Is this harmful?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 HAPPY CHICKS web site sells grit with oyster shell as ESSENTIAL for chicks 6wk+ Going off what you've all said - Is this harmful?? I got chick grit for my young bantams from Cotswold Chickens. Jude is really helpful and has given me lots of advice in the past. Delivery is very quick as well and I tend to add a few different things to the order to make it more cost effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 You can get it via ebay in smallish quantities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 After all of that, I have just topped up the grit pots and had a good look at the chick grit. It does seem to have shell in it I rang sooo many people and searched the internet to find the right stuff and it seems that even this chick grit has shell. There is no ingredients list so I can't be 100% sure but it looks like shell to me. I have been giving it to my girls for about 4 weeks now. They are 16 and 10 weeks. Any advice? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Shell is a no no in chick and grower grit. The stuff you are looking for is insoluble grit or Flint grit. Pip, I think you will have to trust that your stuff is ok if it was sold specifically for chicks I bought a small bag of chick grit ages ago and have hatched 200+ chicks this year and not made a dent in it so a 100g bag from eBay is more than enough Chicks need chick crumb for their first six weeks, if you don't introduce any treats and just keep them on the crumbs then no grit is neded When they are 8 wks pls they can have grower or bantam grit this is just smaller bits than the layers stuff and doesnt contain shell so you could just pick out the small bits and no shell from the adult stuff, they'll eat so little grit that it woulnt be too taxing. Again if you just feed growers pellets grit is not essential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Shell is a no no in chick and grower grit. The stuff you are looking for is insoluble grit or Flint grit. Pip, I think you will have to trust that your stuff is ok if it was sold specifically for chicks This stuff is called Chick Flint Grit and not having seen the adult stuff I have nothing to compare the contents with. As you say, I will just have to trust that it is ok. Just checked ebay and this is what I have - the chick grit version:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Natures-Grub-Mixed-Grit-Oyster-Shell-1-2ltr-Buckets-/280668950969?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Birds&var=&hash=item870c8077bc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 This is what you want http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/950g-Chick-Flint-Grit-Chicken-Poultry-Fine-Gizzard-Grit-/170616554330?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Poultry&hash=item27b98a035a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I have just realised that my link says mixed grit oyster shell in the title but when you click on the link it shows 4 different pots and the one I have is called simply Chick Flint Grit. I would be interested in knowing if anyone else has tried it and if it is ok. scarlettohara, thank you for your link. Mine looks very similar to that so am hoping it is ok. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Natures-Grub-Mixed-Grit-Oyster-Shell-1-2ltr-Buckets-/280668950969?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Birds&var=&hash=item870c8077bc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I'm sure it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
