Buy Grit for Poultry | Shellgrit, Poultry Grit & Canunda Grit | Magill Grain Store
Quality Grit for Healthy Digestion & Strong Eggshells
Grit is one of the most overlooked essentials in a backyard flock's diet birds have no teeth, so they rely on grit in their gizzard to grind down grain and pellets. Magill Grain Store stocks shellgrit, poultry grit and Canunda grit, each suited to a different role in your flock's health.
Without enough grit, birds can struggle to digest their feed properly, and laying hens may produce thinner, weaker eggshells. It's a small, inexpensive addition that makes a real difference.
Shellgrit - Coarse
Shellgrit - coarse is crushed shell in a larger particle size, primarily calcium carbonate, supporting strong eggshell formation in laying hens while lasting longer in the feeder.
Shellgrit - Fine
Shellgrit - fine is a finer ground crushed shell, primarily calcium carbonate, offering the same eggshell-strengthening benefits as coarse shellgrit but easier for smaller or younger birds to consume.
Poultry Grit
Poultry grit is an insoluble grit that sits in the gizzard, helping birds physically grind down grain and pellets for better digestion.
Fine Canunda Grit
Fine Canunda grit is a natural insoluble grit sourced from South Australia, popular with local poultry keepers for its consistency and quality.
Shellgrit vs Poultry Grit | What's the Difference?
Shellgrit dissolves and mainly supplies calcium for eggshell strength. Poultry grit (including Canunda grit) doesn't dissolve it stays in the gizzard and helps physically break down food. Most flocks benefit from having both available.
Why Choose Magill Grain Store for Grit
A Genuine Range, Not Just One Option
Shellgrit, poultry grit and Canunda grit stocked separately, so your flock gets what it actually needs.
Local Advice on What Your Flock Needs
Not sure what your birds need? Call (08) 8331 8159.
Sourced for South Australian Flocks
Canunda grit sourced locally, reflecting decades of supplying SA poultry keepers.
Doorstep Delivery Across Eastern Adelaide
Grit delivered alongside your regular feed order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do chickens really need grit?+
Yes. Chickens have no teeth, so they rely on grit in their gizzard to grind down grain and pellets.
What's the difference between shellgrit and poultry grit?+
Shellgrit dissolves and mainly provides calcium for eggshell strength, while poultry grit (like Canunda grit) is insoluble and helps physically grind food.
How often should I give my chickens grit?+
Most keepers offer grit free choice in a separate container.
Do chickens on pellets still need grit?+
Yes, even birds on complete pellet feed benefit, especially if also fed grain, scraps or free-range.
What is Canunda grit?+
A natural insoluble grit sourced from South Australia, used to support digestion.
Can grit help with weak or thin eggshells?+
Shellgrit specifically can help, as it supplies calcium for stronger eggshell formation.