Grit like for most birds is essential for keeping a chickens digestive system healthy and efficient- it is used to grind down food in the gizzard. Many hens will pick off grit naturally from the earth if they are free range, however, if they are limited to a smaller enclosed environment its a good idea to mix some grit and oyster shell to the feeder or add some to a separate small bowl. While grit aids digestion, oyster shell is a good source of calcium which will make sure the eggshells are hard and not soft. You can buy grit which is mainly granite fragments and crushed oyster shell from most good poultry shops.
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