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They eat rocks, or "tiny" pebles people often refer to as "grit". They need this in their diet to help grind up the stuff that they eat daily. Without it, their food can't digest properly and will cause problems.
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Why the chickens and other birds eat pieces of rocks?
They eat rocks to cut up the food they eat with rocks they save in their throat. That's what i learned. (I'm 11 years.)
Chickens eat frozen ice cream.?
Yes. My barred plymoth rocks and dominque surprisingly eat it.
Why do chickens and other birds eat rocks?
they eat small stones called grit - it turns into the shell on their eggs. in the wild birds would eat the shell on unwanted eggs to create new ones.
What is it called when chickens eat their own eggs?
cannibalism
Do foxes eat chickens?
Foxes do eat chickens, given the chance.Yes
What food do chickens eat?
Chickens eat grians,some wheats and corn.
Can chickens eat brownies?
yes, chickens can eat brownies
Would raccoons eat chickens?
Yes, raccoons do eat chickens.
Why do chickens eat grit?
Chickens eat grit to help with their digestion.
Can chickens eat grapes?
Yes, chickens can eat grapes! Some chickens love them! Chickens will eat most fruit. Grapes are one of their favourite treats in the fall of the year.
What is a chickens favourite treat?
Chickens eat people and also eat themselves =)
Do Tortoise's eat small rocks or stones in the wild. My Tortoise tries to eat small stones in the garden I keep taking them from her is this the right thing to do?
umm well i know chickens eat rocks and stones to help their digestive system so i dont know if the same matters occur in tortoises.
