Starter Grit for Baby Chicks

Cashmans starter grit is a fine-grade insoluble grit designed for young chicks that have begun eating anything other than starter crumbles alone. Chick grit is a necessary part of the digestive process because chickens use small pieces of grit in their gizzard to grind down feed, seeds, and other solid foods. Without access to poultry grit of the appropriate size, young chicks can develop digestive problems when consuming foods that require mechanical grinding. Offering starter grit free-choice from the first few days of life ensures the digestive system functions properly as chicks grow.

Chick grit is sized specifically for young birds and is finer than the grit appropriate for adult chickens, matching the smaller gizzard of newly hatched and growing chicks. This poultry grit should be offered in a separate dish rather than mixed into feed so chicks can consume the amount they need on their own schedule. As chicks grow into pullets and hens, transitioning to adult-size starter grit or grower grit keeps their digestive system working efficiently. Cashmans carries chick grit alongside starter feed, oyster shell, and other poultry products for complete flock support.