The Sun Joe PGB25 Poultry Grit Pecking Block is a 25-pound supplemental grit block made with crushed quartzite rock. Designed for chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other poultry, it supports feed grinding in the gizzard while encouraging natural pecking and foraging activity.
This guide covers the product's key components, specifications, included contents, placement, free-choice use, care, troubleshooting, and frequently asked questions for the PGB25.
Meet the PGB25
Key Components
Encourages instinctive pecking and foraging behavior in poultry.
Made with crushed quartzite rock to provide grit that helps poultry grind feed in the gizzard.
Designed for chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other types of poultry.
The ready-to-use block can be placed on the ground without measuring or mixing.
Technical Specifications
| Model | PGB25 |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Sun Joe Poultry Grit Pecking Block |
| Product Type | Supplemental poultry grit pecking block |
| Net Weight | 25 lb |
| Grit Material | Crushed quartzite rock |
| Intended Poultry | Chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other poultry |
| Primary Uses | Supplemental digestive grit and natural pecking enrichment |
| Usage Method | Free-choice access |
| Recommended Placement | On the ground in a clean, dry area away from the flock's primary feed |
| Country of Manufacture | Made in the USA |
What's in the Box
- One Sun Joe PGB25 Poultry Grit Pecking Block, 25 lb.
Assembly
The PGB25 is a ready-to-use poultry grit block. No tools or assembly are required.
- Prepare the block.Remove the block from its packaging.
- Select a placement area.Choose a clean, dry location away from your flock's primary feed.
- Position the block.Place the block on the ground where the poultry can access it.
Getting Started / Operation
- Choose a clean, dry location.Select a ground area accessible to the flock and separate from its primary feed.
- Place the PGB25 block.Set the block directly on the ground. No measuring or mixing is needed.
- Allow free-choice access.Let the birds peck at the block as desired.
How the grit works: The crushed quartzite grit supports the grinding of feed in the poultry gizzard. The block also encourages natural pecking and foraging activity.
Important: PGB25 is a supplemental grit and enrichment product. It is not a replacement for the flock's regular feed.
Maintenance, Care & Storage
- Placement: Keep the block in a clean, dry area.
- Accessibility: Position the block where poultry can access it freely.
- Feeding Area: Keep the block separate from the flock's primary feed.
Troubleshooting
Block Is Placed Near the Primary Feed
Possible Causes
- The block was positioned in the flock's main feeding area.
Solutions
- Move the block to a separate clean, dry location on the ground.
Block Is in a Wet or Dirty Area
Possible Causes
- The selected placement area is not clean or dry.
Solutions
- Choose a clean, dry location for the block.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which types of poultry can use the PGB25?
The PGB25 is designed for chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other poultry.
Do I need to mix the block with feed?
No. The block is designed for free-choice use without measuring or mixing.
Can the block replace regular poultry feed?
No. The PGB25 is a supplemental grit and enrichment product, not a complete poultry feed.
How much does the PGB25 weigh?
Each PGB25 poultry grit pecking block weighs 25 pounds.
What material provides the grit?
The PGB25 uses crushed quartzite rock as its grit material.
Need More Help?
If you need help confirming the correct placement, intended poultry types, or product information for your PGB25, Shop Joe Customer Care can help.