Do my birds need charcoal?

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Do my birds need charcoal?

Post by finch_values » Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:59 pm

It seems that charcoal is mostly given to gouldians and breeding birds. Should I offer charcoal to my two zebra males or would they be fine without it?

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Re: Do my birds need charcoal?

Post by ac12 » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:17 pm

Only my gouldians get charcoal
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Re: Do my birds need charcoal?

Post by B CAMP » Fri Dec 31, 2010 5:20 pm

I put charcoal in with oyster shell and mineral grit they all get it and they all seem to eat it ,i think the goulds do eat more charcoal
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Re: Do my birds need charcoal?

Post by lovemyfinch » Fri Dec 31, 2010 7:39 pm

I add it to my mineral and grit mix, and everybody seems to love it. =D>
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Re: Do my birds need charcoal?

Post by Sally » Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:37 pm

I also use it, and I have found a few birds that will take some pieces of charcoal and place it in their nests--getting ready for a cookout? :lol:
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