Banded Pigeon Found - Assistance Please

[Kusanar]

Tell us about grit. Can I crush up the oyster shell grit we use for our ducks?

Technically you are "supposed" to get the red clay pigeon grit or crush up a red brick for them.... but, mine seems to be doing just fine with regular chick grit.... so... whatever.. lol

 

[chicken4prez]

@3bird is not the bird thief that was me! And I would only steal one of @biophiliac 's birds IF it showed up at my house...which is only about 1,144 miles away.

Uh uh ohh! Cover is blown!

 

[Kiki]

Tell us about grit. Can I crush up the oyster shell grit we use for our ducks?

Oyster shell and grit are two different things.

 

[biophiliac]

Oyster shell and grit are two different things.

True - but it can be used by pigeons for grit at least short term and pigeon hens that are laying can benefit from the extra calcium. I just bought some oyster shell to mix in the grit for my hens.

Eta - pigeons are seeking certain minerals from the grit also, that's why they have such fancy grit for pigeons. I have some of the red clay grit as well as a mixture with tiny shells and other bits and types of minerals. I even see them eating clay type dirt occasionally.

Another thing OP could do is pull up a handful of weeds(free of pesticides), shake most of the dirt of and let the bird pick thru it. They need some greens as well.

 

[Kiki]

True - but it can be used by pigeons for grit at least short term and pigeon hens that are laying can benefit from the extra calcium. I just bought some oyster shell to mix in the grit for my hens.

What if he is a boy bird?
Would the extra calcium be bad for him?
(For a few days I wouldn't imagine it would do much harm but long term use?)

 

[biophiliac]

What if he is a boy bird?
Would the extra calcium be bad for him?
(For a few days I wouldn't imagine it would do much harm but long term use?)

I would NOT give it exclusively over long term to a male bird.

 

[3bird]

Oyster shell and grit are two different things.

Sorry. I should have clarified. Our ducks are out of their run most days and free range the property for 2-4 hours a day (often more in the summer). As such, we don't supplement grit (except in winter when the ground is frozen and/or snow covered). We do offer crushed oyster shells free choice next to their food for our girls, and so that is all we have on hand. I'm going to get a bag of pigeon grit.

 

[Mimi13]

Thanks, I am bookmarking them.
(btw If one of your birds showed up here I'd keep it! )

Off subject, which is very interesting BTW, but how do I bookmark? I strictly use a mobile device. Can it be done?

 

[Kiki]

Off subject, which is very interesting BTW, but how do I bookmark? I strictly use a mobile device. Can it be done?

No, unfortunately the bookmarking options is not available yet on mobile.
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[3bird]

On feed options for our little friend, Hagen or F.M. Brown? Other recommendations?

For grit, is there a brand you recommend? It looks like Morning Bird makes a well reviewed one.

Thanks!