High Calcium Pigeon Grit (red)

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi! I got a bag of this stuff when I *thought* I was going to be raising pigeons:

Kaytee Bay-Mor Hi-Calcium Pigeon Grit is a necessity when feeding a grain-based diet. In addition to promoting proper food digestion, it provides many of the essential nutrients usually lacking in typical pigeon grains.
Ingredients:
Calcium Carbonate, Granite Grit, Oyster Shell, Salt, Charcoal, Anise Oil, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Oxide, Ferrous Carbonate, Copper Oxide, Iron Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate.

Is there any reason I shouldn't mix a handful in with the hens oyster shells?
Or just add a separate bowl with this 'grit'?
Thanks!

Lisa​

 

[Ironmaiden]

I bought some too, but in error. I don't see why it would be a problem, but I'm not a poultry nutrition expert. I leave that to my chickens.

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi! Thanks! I put some out in a couple of pens this morning. So far, they've ignored it.

Lisa

 

[Ironmaiden]

Guess if they want it, they will go for it. Crazy birds! I can never guess that they will do.

 

[Tiffrz-N-Kidz]

Mine eat pigeon grit. It's the only kind I can get in large quantities.

 

[LOVEIGEE]

Since red grit has a high ratio of calcium, do you also need oyster shell. Where can I find red grit?
Thank you as always!

 

[LOVEIGEE]

Anyone? Is this grit better for my babies?

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Is there any reason I shouldn't mix a handful in with the hens oyster shells?

It wont hurt them and it's mostly oyster shell anyway (Calcium Carbonate)​

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Anyone? Is this grit better for my babies?

If they are free range, or have access to the ground, they probably don't need grit at all.

This product is mostly oyster shell or limestone, since they are the same thing​

 

[Chris09]

Quote:
Is there any reason I shouldn't mix a handful in with the hens oyster shells?
Or just add a separate bowl with this 'grit'?
Thanks!

Lisa

As long as your just feeding it to hens that are in production you will be fine.
The amount of Calcium (Ca) that is in that product would way to high for Roosters and chicks.

Chris