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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: langdon on July 05, 2010, 10:05:07 pm

Title: beach sand
Post by: langdon on July 05, 2010, 10:05:07 pm

not that i have taken any! YET
is this ok for grit for chickens?
this just came to my mind today ;)
langdon :chook:

Title: Re: beach sand
Post by: Fleecewife on July 05, 2010, 10:15:44 pm

Beach sand is rounded by wave action.  Chickens need sharp grit to work in their crops.

Title: Re: beach sand
Post by: sheila on July 06, 2010, 08:26:13 am

I collect shells on the beach and then spend some satisfying time bashing them with a hammer. my girls love them.

Title: Re: beach sand
Post by: langdon on July 06, 2010, 07:16:10 pm

thats a good idea ;)

Title: Re: beach sand
Post by: fizzgigg on July 06, 2010, 09:55:26 pm

the beaches up here are full of brocken shells n stuff so we have a day out n i fill up a sack or two while im there go for it pal

Title: Re: beach sand
Post by: valr on July 07, 2010, 09:59:05 pm

Would it be a good idea to rinse it first in case it's salty?? ???

Title: Re: beach sand
Post by: shetlandpaul on July 08, 2010, 08:22:15 am

yes