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Andy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:34 pm An interesting post. I do use garlic and apple cider vinegar.
I must say that completely against what most do or say I rarely bother with grit or minerals. If I do put any down mine don’t generally seem interested in it. I don’t even really have to pay for it as I have it in the shop for cage birds or poultry. It is probably wrong of me but it doesn’t seem to make any difference. I do however put down some seaweed powder which they do seem to take especially when feeding young.

NeilA wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:40 pm

Andy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:34 pm An interesting post. I do use garlic and apple cider vinegar.
I must say that completely against what most do or say I rarely bother with grit or minerals. If I do put any down mine don’t generally seem interested in it. I don’t even really have to pay for it as I have it in the shop for cage birds or poultry. It is probably wrong of me but it doesn’t seem to make any difference. I do however put down some seaweed powder which they do seem to take especially when feeding young.

I tend to put a egg cup of mixed grit and mineral down after they eat to 20 birds
They eat it but I think it’s due to flavours added
The other pink mineral and spice mix I use goes on the feed
I have a horse salt lick which I think is good when you have babies in the nest particularly to keep the dropping perfect

Andy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:45 pm

NeilA wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:40 pm

Andy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:34 pm An interesting post. I do use garlic and apple cider vinegar.
I must say that completely against what most do or say I rarely bother with grit or minerals. If I do put any down mine don’t generally seem interested in it. I don’t even really have to pay for it as I have it in the shop for cage birds or poultry. It is probably wrong of me but it doesn’t seem to make any difference. I do however put down some seaweed powder which they do seem to take especially when feeding young.

I tend to put a egg cup of mixed grit and mineral down after they eat to 20 birds
They eat it but I think it’s due to flavours added
The other pink mineral and spice mix I use goes on the feed
I have a horse salt lick which I think is good when you have babies in the nest particularly to keep the dropping perfect

The only thing I would be a bit apprehensive about with the salt lick when feeding youngsters is that it could make the birds thirsty, drinking more water, and then filling the youngsters up with more water. If you find the droppings in the nest are still good then obviously not giving you a problem Neil.

Andy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:34 pm An interesting post. I do use garlic and apple cider vinegar.
I must say that completely against what most do or say I rarely bother with grit or minerals. If I do put any down mine don’t generally seem interested in it. I don’t even really have to pay for it as I have it in the shop for cage birds or poultry. It is probably wrong of me but it doesn’t seem to make any difference. I do however put down some seaweed powder which they do seem to take especially when feeding young.
I certainly wouldn’t say it’s advice that I would give but just an observation of mine.

MIL wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2025 3:06 pm On a Friday I'd deprive my birds of water until 60 min before basketing for the race - then put the drinker in

By doing so I knew they'd be fully hydrated before going on the transporter

NeilA wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2025 3:14 pm
Don’t let all the tips out thought that was a secret
Good to see you back after your few days away