Description
xTwo grit sizes for every age
Designed for flocks from hatch to adulthood, Mile Four Chicken Grit offers two sizes: Starter Grit for 0–8 weeks, and Layer & Grower for 8+ weeks. This 100% natural quartzite mineral is USA mined, packaged in a 4 lb bag for home use.
Why grit matters in a poultry diet
Chickens don't have teeth, so they rely on grit to mechanically break down feed in the gizzard. The mineral particles help release nutrients, supporting energy, growth, and egg production by enabling better digestion.
Key benefits tied to the data
The grit is described as intended to be chewed by the gizzard to improve nutrient uptake. You can offer it in a separate container for free-choice feeding so birds eat as needed. For laying birds, the typical use is about 1 lb per chicken per month, though real-world figures vary with breed and weather.
- Two sizes to match life stage: Starter Grit (0–8 weeks) and Layer & Grower (8+ weeks).
- 100% natural quartzite mineral sourced from USA mines for quality and consistency.
- Easy to offer free-choice—ships in a convenient 4 lb bag and birds eat as needed.
Practical, everyday use
Place the grit in a shallow dish or separate feeder; no forced feeding is required. With consistent access, layers and growers can maintain healthy digestion during growth spurts and laying cycles.
- Simple to set out in a dedicated grit container alongside feed.
- Quantity is simple to monitor: adjust by flock size and weather.
Product specifics
Each bag contains 4 pounds of 100% natural quartzite poultry grit, mined in the USA. The product is designed to support feed breakdown and nutrient absorption across life stages without additives.
Usage notes: On average, laying birds consume about 1 lb of grit per chicken per month, though actual usage depends on breed and weather.
FAQ
Q: What is Mile Four Chicken Grit Layer & Grower used for?
A: A natural quartzite-based grit for layer and grower chickens 8+ weeks to aid feed digestion.
Q: How much grit should I give per chicken?
A: Chickens eat grit as needed; about 1 lb per chicken per month is common, varies.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
