Miner -A- Grit question

Evelyn48 · Post by **Evelyn48** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:10 pm

I picked this up for my Gouldians should I also give them , the other type of grit? It is Higgins snack attack

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:50 pm

Grit is not needed for finches...birds that swallow seed whole and grind it in their gizzards do...as in pigeons.
Finches need a calcium supply such as grated cuttlefish bone,oystershell,and a small amount of charcoal.
Compacted grit has been responsible for the deaths of finches and is not necessary...in all the years I have kept finches I have rarely supplied grit.
Pet shops and grit suppliers may not agree.

Evelyn48 · Post by **Evelyn48** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:03 pm

Thank you..so much for the quick post and great information....

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:10 pm

Forgot to mention...save all your chicken eggshells,microwave on high couple of minutes and crush, the birds love 'em.

Evelyn48 · Post by **Evelyn48** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:40 pm

Thanks, I did read that somewhere on here, so much to learn..