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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Grit and Oyster Shells: Do Your Chickens Need Them?

Unfortunately, a lot of people think that grit and oyster shells are the same things. They are not.

Your hens require both oyster shell and grit. Without it, serious health issues can arise, such as Sour Crop and Brittle Bones.

So now we know that our ladies need oyster shells and grit as additives to their diet, but why do they need them?

Keep reading to learn why your hens need them, how much they need and how to feed to them.