neila Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I have used matrix for a number of years but I gave noticed the last 4 months there seems to be less mineral and seeds in it and it has become more like a mixed grit Anyone else noticed this ? I liked it as the birds cleared the small amount I put down everyday but now I may as well put down a mixed grit What of these types of ready mixed grit and minerals do others use or do you make your own as I won't be buying anymore matrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHITTY Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 i sell de pagoon from bamfords and a lot cheeper i sell de pagoon from bamfords and a lot cheeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossgiel Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I have used matrix for a number of years but I gave noticed the last 4 months there seems to be less mineral and seeds in it and it has become more like a mixed grit Anyone else noticed this ? I liked it as the birds cleared the small amount I put down everyday but now I may as well put down a mixed grit What of these types of ready mixed grit and minerals do others use or do you make your own as I won't be buying anymore matrix Versele Laga grit + redstone with aniseed - I've never used matrix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Versele Laga grit + redstone with aniseed - I've never used matrix. I will have a look if they have that at rhe corn store as they sell VL Do the birds clear the lot ? I hate grit and mineral being left in the loft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossgiel Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 I will have a look if they have that at rhe corn store as they sell VL Do the birds clear the lot ? I hate grit and mineral being left in the loft No, some is always left, but they never leave the redstone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 No, some is always left, but they never leave the redstone. Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiley Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Your right matrix isn't what it once was, make it up urself? Done in the past and is just as good once u put some aniseed oil on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Your right matrix isn't what it once was, make it up urself? Done in the past and is just as good once u put some aniseed oil on it Hi Ryan I was looking at aniseed powder and oil What do you do put the oil on a bit of seed and mix it through some mixed ,grit clay blocks etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlands Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Stopped using Matrix a couple of seasons back,as you say not like it used to be,now use VL Colombine all in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlands Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Hi Ryan I was looking at aniseed powder and oil What do you do put the oil on a bit of seed and mix it through some mixed ,grit clay blocks etcI add aniseed oil to my trapping mix Neil ( just a few drops ),also during the racing season,two or three drops in the corridor,don't know if that's for my benifit or the birds though lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 I add aniseed oil to my trapping mix Neil ( just a few drops ),also during the racing season,two or three drops in the corridor,don't know if that's for my benifit or the birds though lol. do you add a bit of the mix with the aniseed on to the grit mix mate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlands Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 do you add a bit of the mix with the aniseed on to the grit mix mate ?No mate only add it to condition seed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDCHEQHEN Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Took this off a 10 year old post: Grit, crushed pickstone, clay block, minerals n a small amount of condition seeds mixed together. As greenlands post - aniseed on the condition seed only before mixing together Original post from Brian Wall - Beyers grit used in Matrix (I knew it was somewhere!) Feb 7th 2008 http://forum.pigeonbasics.com/topic/16773-the-matrix/page__st__20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Davie Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 I like vanrobaeys super grit and you can get in 20 KG bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy1980 Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 atlantis 6kg tub and its cheaper than matrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiedoo. Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 I use D/P GOLD BLEND MULTIMIX LARGE 10 LITRES EACH £11.52 get it from Bamfords. I used to use Matrix but for me the gold blend multi mix is just a good and its cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted January 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 atlantis 6kg tub and its cheaper than matrix Not seen that before will have a look I use D/P GOLD BLEND MULTIMIX LARGE 10 LITRES EACH £11.52 get it from Bamfords. I used to use Matrix but for me the gold blend multi mix is just a good and its cheaper. Another reason ne new to me, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted January 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Took this off a 10 year old post: Grit, crushed pickstone, clay block, minerals n a small amount of condition seeds mixed together. As greenlands post - aniseed on the condition seed only before mixing together Original post from Brian Wall - Beyers grit used in Matrix (I knew it was somewhere!) Feb 7th 2008 http://forum.pigeonbasics.com/topic/16773-the-matrix/page__st__20 Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 I purchased some beyers and natural grit in 20kg bags , pink mineral, aniseed oil ,clay pots and a bit of conditioner seedI think it works out £6.20 and the birds seem to be eating it better than the recent matrix so I think I have saved £36 on the same weight as 10 tubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novice Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 I purchased some beyers and natural grit in 20kg bags , pink mineral, aniseed oil ,clay pots and a bit of conditioner seedI think it works out £6.20 and the birds seem to be eating it better than the recent matrix so I think I have saved £36 on the same weight as 10 tubsDo you not feel that adding aniseed oil encourages the birds to eat much more than they actually require.I feel Matrix has aniseed added for this purpose. The birds eat more and the manufacturer sells more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Do you not feel that adding aniseed oil encourages the birds to eat much more than they actually require.I feel Matrix has aniseed added for this purpose. The birds eat more and the manufacturer sells more. Yes aniseed makes them clear it I do not like any grit or mineral left hanging around in the loft i prefer the birds to eat it in one go I give a set measure to the birds of a evening and they clear it So I like the aniseed as I really hate to see pot of minerals hanging around on the loft floor when ever I go to see others fanciers lofts they always looks a little damp and like they have been sat there a good few days Stopped using Matrix a couple of seasons back,as you say not like it used to be,now use VL Colombine all in one. Sold out if that one at the corn shop Lindsay will give it a try next time mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neneland Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 My pigeons devour it like its cocaine! I can use it as a trapping aid .. All I have to do is show them the yellow tub and they are at my feet... but might just give the "All in One" a go if its cheaper and does the same job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwalker Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 Patagoon and they hammer it if allowed.I put a pot in morning and the same late afternoon,20 pair.Bought a 25k bag of black and pink minerals off ebay 25 quid each.They get that anawl 👠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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