Chicks need grit too, but in a much smaller size. Here’s the chick grit I’ve used in the past. You’ll also want to prepare a chicken first aid kit.

When my chicks were a few weeks old, I began adding "chick grit" to their food. Grit plays an essential role in helping chickens break down and digest their feed.

Do not give adult chicken grit to baby chicks. Good news for those who want to pick the chicks up. Doing this multiple times a day can get them used to be handled at an early stage.

You can also skip out on buying chick food and chick grit. At 15 weeks, your chickens can eat layer (adult) feed, which isn’t cheaper, but at least none of it will go to waste when your chicks ...

The chicken grit being given out by the South Washington Watershed District is made up of crushed quartzite. Tekiela said it is safe for pets. “It’s basically like a gravel road surface, ...

Their food needs to change. Up until this point, your chickens have been chowing down on starter feed and chick grit. At 20 weeks, regardless of whether your chickens are laying or not, you should ...

Do not give adult chicken grit to baby chicks. Good news for those who want to pick the chicks up. Doing this multiple times a day can get them used to be handled at an early stage.

Whether it's the price of eggs or the satisfaction you get from raising your own food, raising chickens can be a rewarding experience. There's a lot to know though.