What is chicken grit?

Chicken grit is a type of coarse material, such as crushed granite or oyster shells, that is fed to chickens to help them digest their food. It helps grind up the food in their gizzards, which is a muscular organ that grinds their food before it moves on to the rest of their digestive system.

Chicken grit is essential for chickens that are not free-ranging and do not have access to the small rocks and pebbles they would normally pick up while eating outside. Without grit, chickens may have trouble digesting their food properly and may develop health issues.

There are different types of chicken grit available, including soluble grit (such as oyster shells) and insoluble grit (such as granite or flint). It is important to provide the appropriate type of grit for your chickens based on their age and dietary needs.

Chicken grit is typically available at farm supply stores and can be mixed into their feed or offered in a separate container for them to consume as needed. It is important to make sure that your chickens always have access to grit to support their digestive health.