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May 1, 2008, 9:56am Report to Moderator Report to Moderator

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Is it necessary to mix grit with food, or in a bowl next to the food?  Will birds know what to do with it if seperate?

Many thanks.


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Hi David,
Nice to meet you last night, sorry couldn't stay and chat longer, damn work always gets in the way of the pigeons!

Give grit in a seperate pot, only give a small ammount at a time and change it every couple of days so its always fresh, same with minerals.

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Hi David,
Nice to meet you last night, sorry couldn't stay and chat longer, damn work always gets in the way of the pigeons!

Give grit in a seperate pot, only give a small ammount at a time and change it every couple of days so its always fresh, same with minerals.

Phil


Super - thanks Phil!  It was short and sweet, but packed with advice, and great to meet you too.  Thanks for the panels - I'll be busy!  



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Hi David,
Nice to meet you last night, sorry couldn't stay and chat longer, damn work always gets in the way of the pigeons!

Give grit in a seperate pot, only give a small ammount at a time and change it every couple of days so its always fresh, same with minerals.

Phil


Why does the grit have to be fresh, We have ours in a hopper and they peck away whenever they want


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pick pots are not fresh every couple of days,thats what mine get cost  a bit too much to chuck after a day or two
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pick pots are not fresh every couple of days,thats what mine get cost  a bit too much to chuck after a day or two


And grit itself is years old in the making


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it depends what type of grit and what type of grit pots, some absorbs moisture and open pots can be soiled so I prefer to give it fresh daily to prevent wastage.

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it depends what type of grit and what type of grit pots, some absorbs moisture and open pots can be soiled so I prefer to give it fresh daily to prevent wastage.

Phil


I see, out hopper is well protected from dampness and soiling


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pick pots are not fresh every couple of days,thats what mine get cost  a bit too much to chuck after a day or two


I think pjc had my circumstances in mind with his reply.  With only 2 pigeons, and with only a little grit in a small pot, it's not going to break me to change it regularly.  Thanks.



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Hi David,
Nice to meet you last night, sorry couldn't stay and chat longer, damn work always gets in the way of the pigeons!

Give grit in a seperate pot, only give a small ammount at a time and change it every couple of days so its always fresh, same with minerals.

Phil


this is the best way, in my opinion too,,,,,,,grit,,, mineral..pots . soon get soiled and become a haven for worm oocysts [eggs] and cocci,, ,,,,cheap enough to keep fresh , a teaspoonfull would do a pair a couple of days ,,,,,but when feding young, they will eat [and need a lot more ] best of luck
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