{"product_id":"chick-grit-clean-fine-sand","title":"Chick Grit |  Insoluble Clean Fine Sand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"additional-info-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInsoluble grit for young chicks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHere is some important information regarding when chicks need grit and how to provide it safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarter feed only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicks do not need grit if they eat only standard commercial starter crumbles or mash, as this feed breaks down easily without it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded treats or greens:\u003c\/strong\u003e As soon as you offer bugs, scratch, veggies, or cooked eggs, they need tiny insoluble grit to help their gizzards grind the food.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the right size: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnly use fine, chick-sized grit or clean, fine sand (like playground or river sand). Never use large adult poultry grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid calcium grit: \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not use shell grit or anything with added calcium for young chicks, as excess calcium can harm their kidneys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not overfeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the sand or grit in a separate bowl. Remove it if you notice the chicks gorging on it instead of eating their regular food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f5ec; border-left: 4px solid #f49619; padding: 20px 16px; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eℹ️ Learn more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Why Are My Hens Not Laying?\" href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/blogs\/news\/why-are-my-chickens-not-laying\"\u003eBlog: Why Are My Hens Not Laying? 🥚\u003c\/a\u003e - explore the common reasons hens stop laying and how to help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Chicken Health - 101\" href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/pages\/chicken-health-101\"\u003eChicken Health 101\u003c\/a\u003e - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48779895832766,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-brooklnads-fine-bird-cage-sand.jpg?v=1787540748","url":"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/products\/chick-grit-clean-fine-sand","provider":"Appletons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}