Comments on: Is it OK to supplement my baby chicks’ diet w/ some veg, fruit, etc? also when to start giving grit? http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/is-it-ok-to-supplement-my-baby-chicks-diet-w-some-veg-fruit-etc-also-when-to-start-giving-grit/ Mon, 21 May 2012 13:22:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Rambo http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/is-it-ok-to-supplement-my-baby-chicks-diet-w-some-veg-fruit-etc-also-when-to-start-giving-grit/comment-page-1/#comment-6026 Rambo Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:55:15 +0000 http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/is-it-ok-to-supplement-my-baby-chicks-diet-w-some-veg-fruit-etc-also-when-to-start-giving-grit/#comment-6026 Chick starter is all you need at this age. You can give them special "treats" when you want to, just make sure the starter is their primary food. They don't need grit until you start giving them scratch grains. This is what helps them break down these whole grains. If they are allowed to run free they will consume enough "grit" just pecking around in the yard and dirt and won't need a supplement. If they are confined to a pen and/or coop, grit should always be available.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/Continuing-Education/College-Admission-Essay.htm"> Rambo</a> Chick starter is all you need at this age. You can give them special “treats” when you want to, just make sure the starter is their primary food. They don’t need grit until you start giving them scratch grains. This is what helps them break down these whole grains. If they are allowed to run free they will consume enough “grit” just pecking around in the yard and dirt and won’t need a supplement. If they are confined to a pen and/or coop, grit should always be available. Rambo

]]> By: animallover http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/is-it-ok-to-supplement-my-baby-chicks-diet-w-some-veg-fruit-etc-also-when-to-start-giving-grit/comment-page-1/#comment-6025 animallover Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:57:16 +0000 http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/is-it-ok-to-supplement-my-baby-chicks-diet-w-some-veg-fruit-etc-also-when-to-start-giving-grit/#comment-6025 Yes<a href="http://www.realfreshfood.com/super-food/super-food.htm"> animallover</a> Yes animallover

]]> By: Johnny http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/is-it-ok-to-supplement-my-baby-chicks-diet-w-some-veg-fruit-etc-also-when-to-start-giving-grit/comment-page-1/#comment-6024 Johnny Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:41:14 +0000 http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/is-it-ok-to-supplement-my-baby-chicks-diet-w-some-veg-fruit-etc-also-when-to-start-giving-grit/#comment-6024 Yes, grit should be given from the start. However, when you do feed grit, only give a few grains per week. Do not offer grit in a separate bowl, as the birds will over consume it, and develop problems. Do not give silica based grit designed for wild birds. Look for soluble brands that contain a high calcium content. Look at the ingredients to make sure it does not contain rock or sand grit. There is no problem feeding them fruits and veggies. But make sure to balance it out with your Start&Grow feed because too much fruit can cause diarrhea. I would throw a few bits of fruit and veggies in my yard and let them roam. They loved it! I have barred rocks as well.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/universities/architecture-degree.htm"> Johnny</a> Yes, grit should be given from the start.
However, when you do feed grit, only give a few grains per week. Do not offer grit in a separate bowl, as the birds will over consume it, and develop problems. Do not give silica based grit designed for wild birds. Look for soluble brands that contain a high calcium content. Look at the ingredients to make sure it does not contain rock or sand grit.
There is no problem feeding them fruits and veggies. But make sure to balance it out with your Start&Grow feed because too much fruit can cause diarrhea.
I would throw a few bits of fruit and veggies in my yard and let them roam. They loved it!

I have barred rocks as well. Johnny

]]>