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- May 19, 2009
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Hi Beekissed,Don't know that I've ever heard that grit exercises the gizzard nor cleans out build up in the intestines. Grit is primarily to help the gizzard grind seeds and bug shells into a more digestible form. When grit exits the gizzard it's normally worn so smooth that it's no longer any good for this purpose, so not sure about the cleaning out the build up? in the intestines. Been killing and cleaning birds a long time and never once known a chicken to have intestinal buildup? The gizzard gets exercise when grinding food but not sure if the grit causes the exercise....should be the act of grinding.
Sure would love some reference materials on the ideas about grit being used for exercise and cleaning out the bowels. Should make for interesting reading.
It's in the Bibliography of Grit book listed in post 1.
Best Karen