Effects of Grit on Chick Growth with Morphological Study of Alimentary Canal

Evaluation of factors influencing grit use by birds

“…Tagami and Kuchii (1971) stated that grit use may have favorable physical or physiological effects on intestinal tract tissue. Gizzards of domestic chicks fed grit are often larger and heavier than those of chicks deprived of grit (Heuser and Norris 1946, Brook 1957, Elliott and Hinners 1969, Tagami et al 1969, Yamantani and Otani 1969. Grit use is probably not necessary for proper gizzard condition, however.…”