Fine Shell Grit – Natural Calcium Supplement for Poultry & Aviary Birds

Fine Shell Grit is a natural source of calcium and minerals designed to support healthy digestion, strong bones and quality eggshell production in poultry and aviary birds.

Made from finely crushed shell, Fine Shell Grit is particularly suitable for laying hens, smaller poultry and aviary birds. The fine particle size makes it easy for smaller birds to consume while providing an important supplementary source of calcium.

For laying hens, access to calcium is especially important for the formation of strong, healthy eggshells. Grit also assists the mechanical breakdown of grains and other feed within the bird's gizzard.

An excellent everyday addition to the feeding program of backyard chickens, laying hens and many aviary birds.

Key Benefits

• Natural source of calcium and minerals
• Helps support strong eggshell formation
• Supports healthy bones
• Assists normal digestive function
• Helps birds grind grains and other feed in the gizzard
• Fine grade suitable for smaller poultry and aviary birds
• Particularly useful for laying hens
• Easy to provide in a separate feeding container
• Suitable for regular access
• Simple and economical nutritional supplement

Why Do Chickens Need Shell Grit?

Chickens don't have teeth to chew their food in the same way mammals do.

Instead, their digestive system includes a muscular organ called the gizzard, which assists in physically grinding feed.

Providing appropriate grit can assist this natural digestive process, particularly when birds consume whole grains and other coarse feeds.

Shell grit also provides an important source of calcium, making it particularly valuable for laying hens.

Calcium for Strong Eggshells

Producing eggs places a considerable calcium demand on laying hens.

Calcium is an essential mineral required for the formation of the eggshell. Providing laying hens with access to a calcium source such as Fine Shell Grit can help support:

• Strong eggshell formation
• Good shell quality
• Normal bone health
• Calcium requirements during laying

It should be provided alongside a complete and balanced poultry diet, rather than used as a replacement for normal poultry feed.

Suitable For

Fine Shell Grit is suitable for a range of poultry and birds, including:

• Laying hens
• Backyard chickens
• Smaller poultry breeds
• Pullets where appropriate
• Budgerigars
• Canaries
• Cockatiels
• Finches
• Other suitable aviary birds

The fine grade is particularly useful for smaller birds that may find coarse shell grit too large.

Feeding Directions

Poultry & Laying Hens

Provide Fine Shell Grit in a separate clean container or grit feeder, allowing birds free access as required.

Keep the container topped up and available alongside their normal feed.

Alternatively, shell grit may be incorporated into an appropriate feeding program.

Aviary Birds

Provide a small quantity in a separate clean grit dish alongside the bird's normal balanced diet.

Replace regularly to keep the grit clean, dry and free from contamination.

Always ensure birds have unrestricted access to fresh, clean drinking water.

Important Feeding Information

Fine Shell Grit is a supplementary product and should not replace a complete and balanced poultry or bird diet.

Individual requirements can vary according to species, age, diet, laying status and the other sources of calcium and minerals already present in the diet.

For young birds or birds with specific nutritional requirements, select an appropriately sized grit and seek professional advice if required.

Storage

Store Fine Shell Grit in a cool, clean and dry location.

Keep the product protected from moisture, pests and contamination.

Reseal the bag or transfer to a clean, dry storage container after opening