When do I start them on grit??

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By Marti on Thursday, April 22, 1999 - 02:02 pm:

I have 6 week old RI Red chicks. At what age do I start them on grit?? And when do I begin to give them the calcium for egg shell strength?? This is our first little flock of chicks and we want to do it right.
Thanks so much!!
Marti

By Cjeanr on Thursday, April 22, 1999 - 09:18 pm:

Marti, Grit- when you feed other than Starter Crumbles, such as grain, bird seed or greens. It is the teeth for other food, Starter has it in it. Oyster Shell- when they begin to lay--and both free choice--they won't overeat. CJR

By Marti on Thursday, April 22, 1999 - 11:38 pm:

CJR,
When do they come off the starter feed?? And is this the point when I feed them Mash?? Does the Mash have the grit in it too??? I'm such a newbie to this, I need it spelled out for me, LOL.
thanks,
Marti

By Anonymous on Friday, April 23, 1999 - 12:43 pm:

I leave my babies on starter feed until they are 5 months old or large enough to hold their own with the old ladies. Then they go directly to laying mash. 5 months is about the age my pullets start laying (or 6).

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