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Charcoal
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 5:06 pm
by Queen_Bee
An article I was reading said my birds (Masked Grass Finches) wouldn't breed without charcoal in their diet. If they require it, I want to give it to them, but how... Does it come in grit? My packaged oyster shell doesn't have a listing for it, but maybe it's there anyway. If anyone has a good charcoal source for me I'd appreciate it.
Thx!
Re: Charcoal
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 5:35 pm
by L in Ontario
Most pet shops sell bird (or finch) grit. I mix it into the grit - most of the charcoal disappears before the grit here.
Re: Charcoal
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 5:47 pm
by managermania
I use the following charcoal and mix it into the oyster shell.
https://www.birdsupplynh.com/catalog/pr ... 4172f752bf
Most pet shops carry the 8 in 1 which I use also.
http://www.epetproducts.com/index.php?m ... ts_id=5741
Re: Charcoal
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:11 pm
by Ursula
Ladygouldianfinch has charcoal too. I always have some available for the birds free choice in a small cup and the gouldians really like it.
http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/shop-cuttle.php
Re: Charcoal
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 5:44 pm
by 6finchfriends
I get the calcium/charcoal/mineral mix from Frisky Finches (online). It's got everything a bird could want! And they love it!
Premium Crushed Oyster Shell Blend with "Extra" Calcium, Vitamins, Minerals, Charcoal & Organic Iodine... It's inexpensive and lasts forever.