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[Duncan08]

Just had a message of the breeder, Pekins are ready

 

Need to get some supplies, and just wanted to check, should I be giving them grit at 8 weeks?

 

Don't want to choke them if they are too little.

 

Thanks

[Salop Chuck]

Hi Duncan

Yes they need grit (without oystershell) - its called 'chick grit' and is fine enough for chicks up to 12wks to cope with. I bought a 1.5kg tub of 'Fine Flint Grit for Chicks' for £2.69 from Flyte So Fancy. I recently bought 2 x 9wk old Light Sussex bantams and they seem to know what to do with it. The breeder said she adds it to their Growers pellets. I have carried on doing the same but also placed a small amount in a cage pot and they seem to know what it's for.

 

It might be possible to buy a small bag of chick grit from the breeder when you pick up your chicks - it won't hurt to ask.

 

Good luck and photoes please when you can