Grit

[invalidusername]

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.

[pjc]

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

[invalidusername]

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!  

 

 

[pjc]

looking forward to seeing the finished project!

[DOVEScot]

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

[mac1]

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

[DOVEScot]

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 :-/

[pjc]

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

[DOVEScot]

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

[invalidusername]

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.

 

 

[jimmy white]

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