Chicken Grit vs Pigeon Grit

[kerbotx]

There's some variance on when to switch from chick grit to the larger sized grit, but at some point, the bigger birds will need the bigger pieces to help them digest their food. Walmart sells the larger poultry grit online, 5lbs for $5, which is not the best price per pound, but with only 4 birds, it should last a good while!

 

[aart]

Well after looking at the label I sure wouldn't use the pigeon grit as 19-22% calcium is WAY above what a chicken would use. Layer feed is only about 3-4% calcium. Granted they're not going to eat a lot of grit at one sitting, but it's still concerning to me.

Ditto Dat^^^

Des Moines Feed Red Pigeon Grit & Mineral-Plus Mix contains oyster shells, minerals, and sea salt. It is high in calcium for better egg shells. The supplement includes chelated trace minerals, vitamins and charcoal as a purifier. Red Pigeon Grit & Mineral-Plus Mix is flavored with real natural anise oil. Calcium (CA), not less than: 19.0% Calcium (CA), not more than: 22.0% Phosphorus (P), not less than: .650% Iodine (I), not less than: .005% Salt (NaCl), not less than: 2.350% Salt (NaCl), not more than: 2.850% Vitamin A, not less than: 10,000 IU/Lb Vitamin D3, not less than: 1,200 IU/Lb Vitamin E, not less than: 5 IU/Lb FEEDING DIRECTIONS Des Moines Red Pigeon Grit and Mineral-Plus Mix is to be free choice, separately from feed mixture. Keep grit clean and fresh by limiting daily consumption. Keep clean, fresh water available at all times.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Have you asked if your local stores will special order chicken grit for you?

They (Dels) get what's sent to them (from TSC), they'll be having the 5# bags @ $8.49 where as when they did carry the 50# it was $20. Oh well beggars can't be choosey. Amazon again my go to shopping .... 25# for $20.

Well after looking at the label I sure wouldn't use the pigeon grit as 19-22% calcium is WAY above what a chicken would use. Layer feed is only about 3-4% calcium. Granted they're not going to eat a lot of grit at one sitting, but it's still concerning to me.

Ditto Dat^^^
Des Moines Feed Red Pigeon Grit & Mineral-Plus Mix contains oyster shells, minerals, and sea salt. It is high in calcium for better egg shells. The supplement includes chelated trace minerals, vitamins and charcoal as a purifier. Red Pigeon Grit & Mineral-Plus Mix is flavored with real natural anise oil. Calcium (CA), not less than: 19.0% Calcium (CA), not more than: 22.0% Phosphorus (P), not less than: .650% Iodine (I), not less than: .005% Salt (NaCl), not less than: 2.350% Salt (NaCl), not more than: 2.850% Vitamin A, not less than: 10,000 IU/Lb Vitamin D3, not less than: 1,200 IU/Lb Vitamin E, not less than: 5 IU/Lb FEEDING DIRECTIONS Des Moines Red Pigeon Grit and Mineral-Plus Mix is to be free choice, separately from feed mixture. Keep grit clean and fresh by limiting daily consumption. Keep clean, fresh water available at all times.

My thoughts exactly, the other feed store told me "no problem/difference" which I had doubts once reading the "ingredients". Just wanted all your opinion ... Thank you all for confirming my gut feelings.