Soluble soft calcium grit which dissolves in the bird’s system making it healthy and ensuring the production of strong shelled eggs. The type of soft grit used in this mix is Oyster Shell. Mixed poultry grit consists of two types of grit mixed in suitable proportions: Insoluble hard grit which has a grinding action in the gizzard enabling complete digestion of all food.
Soft Grit (soluble grit) - has a high calcium content which is essential for bones and eggshell formation. Hard Grit (insoluble grit) - enables food to be easily digested by being ground down by the grit when it passes through the gizzard. The Marriage's Mixed Poultry Grit is a mixture of hard and soft grit and is essential in breaking down fibre in poultry food and providing calcium. It is crucial that some form of grit is provided as the easier the food is digested and absorbed the healthier your birds will be. Hens do not have any teeth and need grit to break down the fibre in their food. We also sell the oyster sell by the kilo. Even if the shells are healthy, extra grit in the diet will not harm the birds. You will be able to tell if your chickens require extra calcium in their diet as the eggs they lay will have poor quality shells. We also chicken treat which contains grit and other tasty treats. You can also add the grit to the feed or use a grit hopper.
Once the hens have eaten the grit, it will dissolve in the digestive system. The grit can be scattered around so that the hens will scratch for it. Most feeds will not supply enough, so it is always a good idea to add more. This part of the diet is important as it helps form a strong egg shell which is made up of largely of calcium.Ĭhickens that lay a larger number of eggs, especially high production hybrid hens require a higher level of calcium than others. Popular Brands Secure Excellent 4. Grit is needed in a chicken's diet to ensure they get enough calcium. Jondo Mixed Poultry Grit 25kg Jondo Mixed PoultryGrit 25kg - This JonDo Mixed Poultry Grit with Oystershell is acombination of soluble and.
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