Author Topic: beach sand (Read 4570 times)

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

Fleecewife · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2010, 10:15:44 pm »

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

sheila · « **Reply #2 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.

langdon · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2010, 07:16:10 pm »

thats a good idea

fizzgigg · « **Reply #4 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

valr · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:59:05 pm »

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

shetlandpaul · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2010, 08:22:15 am »

beach sand - The Accidental Smallholder