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What's members thoughts on not giving black minerals when breeding, I've stopped using the Kirkpatrick black mineral because it gets damp, the only thing that my stock birds get is the pink minerals in the clay pots Columbine ones 6 in a tray from the corn shop & grit . My ybs in the nest so far look good to me, do you think I'm doing the right thing by not giving the black minerals, just think it causes problems if left over night, the clay pots I take out & store in my feed bins after the morning & afternoon feed so it's not left out.
I probably would still use it but it's been so damp this time of year.

Salt lick access or regular use of electrolytes just a important as any mineral whilst rearing..
A few pellets in the mix also a great source of minerals.

Burnie1 wrote: Wed Feb 18, 2026 7:49 am Salt lick access or regular use of electrolytes just a important as any mineral whilst rearing..
A few pellets in the mix also a great source of minerals.

Never used either of the above during rearing in 55+ years of keeping birds. I've used black minerals in the past but as others have said not in damp weather. Used pink minerals and pickstones. But have never given extra salt.

King, I thought you fed ‘multitask’ that contains pellets (BOS).
Try a little salt see what you observe.
Looking forward your observations if you try it.
Thanks

Burnie1 wrote: Wed Feb 18, 2026 9:58 pm King, I thought you fed ‘multitask’ that contains pellets (BOS).
Try a little salt see what you observe.
Looking forward your observations if you try it.
Thanks

Yes mate I do, when I said neither, I was talking about salt & electrolytes. I've fed many different pellets over the years but feel they aren't a big factor in rearing good youngsters. As for salt, I've only ever used it when feeding lettuce or cress.