Feather pecking and subsequent cannibalism are among the most serious behavioral disorders in laying hen flocks and can cause significant economic losses (e.g., reduced egg production, poorer feed conversion, and higher mortality). Read more

In small-scale farming practice, the term grit refers to insoluble mineral material that poultry ingest to mechanically process feed in their digestive tract. It is therefore a physically acting component that supports digestion. Typically, it consists of small stones (often siliceous gravel). On the other hand, there is limestone (calcium carbonate), which also fulfills a… Read more