Manna Pro Chick Grit Digestive Supplement with Probiotics (5 lb)

Insoluble Crushed Granite with Five Probiotic Strains for Young Poultry and Bantam Breeds

Product Description

Manna Pro Chick Grit with Probiotics is a digestive supplement for young poultry and bantam breeds, combining small-sized insoluble crushed granite with five live probiotic strains. Grit helps birds grind food in the gizzard for proper digestion, while the probiotic blend supports a healthy gut microbiome, nutrient absorption, and immune function. No artificial ingredients or preservatives.

Benefits

• Grit for Proper Digestion: Insoluble crushed granite sits in the gizzard and helps birds mechanically grind food they cannot digest without it, supporting efficient and complete nutrient breakdown.
• Small Size for Young Birds: The granite is crushed to a small particle size specifically appropriate for young, growing poultry and bantam breeds, making it safe and practical for early use.
• Five Probiotic Strains: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Pediococcus acidilactici, Lactobacillus brevis, and Lactobacillus plantarum together support a diverse and balanced gut microbiome.
• Supports Nutrient Absorption: A healthy gut microbiome supported by the five probiotic strains helps growing chicks extract more nutrition from every meal.
• Immune Function Support: The probiotic strains support gut-based immune function in young birds, where a significant portion of the immune system is active and developing during early life.

Ingredients

Grit, dried lactobacillus acidophilus, vegetable oil, fermentation product, dried pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, lactobacillus brevis fermentation product, and dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product.

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How to Use

Directions for Use

• Begin at two weeks of age: Start offering chick grit in a separate feeder once birds reach two weeks old.
• Use a separate feeder: Always provide chick grit in its own dedicated feeder away from the main feed; this allows birds to self-regulate their grit intake independently from their daily feed consumption.
• Protect from the elements: Keep the grit feeder sheltered from rain and moisture; wet grit can clump and affect the viability of the probiotic organisms.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Not for birds under 2 weeks: Do not provide chick grit to birds younger than two weeks; the gizzard is not yet developed enough to handle and benefit from insoluble grit.
• Separate feeder required: Never mix chick grit directly into feed; always offer it free choice in its own feeder so birds can regulate intake based on their own digestive requirements.
• Protect probiotic viability: Store away from heat and moisture to keep the live probiotic organisms active and effective throughout the bag's shelf life before and after opening.
• Monitor for excessive intake: If birds consume large amounts and reduce feed intake in the first few days, temporarily limit access to normalize the balance between grit and feed consumption.

Storage Information

• Cool and dry location: Store in a cool area away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight for the freshness of the granite grit.
• Keep away from moisture: Moisture entering the bag can clump the grit and reduce the activity of the probiotic strains; always reseal the bag securely after each use.
• Protect from pests: Store in a rodent-proof and insect-proof location; never offer any grit that has been exposed to pests or appears abnormal in any way.
• Check before use: Inspect the grit before filling the feeder; do not use if the product appears abnormally damp, discolored, or has any unusual odor that differs from normal.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Why do chicks need grit?

Ans: Birds have no teeth and use a muscular organ called the gizzard to grind their food. The gizzard needs small, hard particles of insoluble grit to do this grinding efficiently. Without grit, food passes through without being broken down properly, reducing how much nutrition chicks can actually absorb from each meal.

Q2: When exactly should I start offering this grit?

Ans: Begin at two weeks of age, not before. In the first two weeks, chicks are fed starter crumbles that are already fine enough to digest without grit. At two weeks, as the diet transitions and the gizzard develops further, offering grit becomes essential for proper digestion.

Q3: Why are there five probiotic strains rather than one?

Ans: Different probiotic strains colonize different parts of the gut and perform different functions. Lactobacillus strains support beneficial bacterial populations and digestion. Enterococcus faecium helps control harmful bacteria. Pediococcus acidilactici supports microbiome balance. Using five strains together provides broader gut support than a single-strain product can deliver.

Q4: Can this be mixed directly into feed?

Ans: No. Always provide in a separate dedicated feeder, not mixed into the main feed. Mixing grit into feed removes the birds' ability to self-regulate how much they consume. Some birds may take in too much or too little if it is uniformly distributed through the feed.

Q5: Why should the feeder be protected from the elements?

Ans: Rain and moisture can dampen the grit, causing it to clump and stick together. Clumped grit is harder for birds to pick up and consume in the amounts they need. More importantly, moisture degrades the live probiotic organisms in the formula, reducing how effective the probiotic component remains over time.

Q6: Can this be used for adult laying hens?

Ans: Yes. While the product is specifically designed and sized for young, growing poultry and bantam breeds, the same chick grit is suitable for adult poultry as well. Adult laying hens also benefit from access to insoluble grit for proper gizzard function, particularly in flocks that receive scratch grains or coarse feed alongside their main diet.

Q7: What should I do if chicks eat too much grit?

Ans: Limit access temporarily until intake normalizes. If birds eat excessive grit during the first few days of introduction, it reduces how much of the main feed they consume, which affects their nutrition. Remove the grit feeder for part of the day, let them eat their main feed, and then reintroduce the grit feeder. Normal self-regulation typically establishes within a few days.