Provide Grit for Digestion

Solution

Offer insoluble grit (small stones/granite chips) if chickens do not have regular access to forage on varied ground.

Explanation

Chickens don't have teeth; they use grit stored in their gizzard to grind down food, especially whole grains or fibrous greens. Free-ranging birds usually pick up enough naturally.

Notes

Offer grit in a separate container. Chicks on starter crumble/mash usually don't need grit until they start eating other things.