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Re: grit

Okay, I re-read the article and low-and-behold I have "starter" for our new
chickens.  I was looking at it while I fed them because it is a much nicer size
than the calcium carbonate.  The chickens are about 7 weeks old and are starting
to eat corn mix so I don't think they'll mind if I steal some starter.
Thanks again,
Sheryl in Western CO

Adams Eden wrote:

> In a message dated 98-04-01 16:56:45 EST, you write:
>
> << Karen is correct in that ground oyster shell is not a substitute for
>  granite grit that we use as a seed topping.  See my article on grit at:
>  http://www.anet-chi.com/~manytimes/page41.htm
>  However, the finest grade of granite grit is too large for topping very
>  fine seeds.  What many growers do is to sow the finest seeds on top
>  of the grit, then cover the seeds with a very fine layer of white silica sand
>  to wash them in.
>   >>
>
> Wow!  I was hoping that someone would finally jump in and give a detailed
> answer.  I will certainly look up your article re: grits.  This is what e-mail
> is really great for!  Thanks  Donna Adams in Detroit
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