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Re: cocatiel
Posted by GreyLady on 12/20/09

Greenlady is correct. Just FYI, the reason for grit, or not,
is whether a bird hulls it's seeds prior to eating. Cockatiels
(hookbills) do, therefore they not only don't need it, it can
be dangerous as it can build up and cause impaction in their
crop or futher along the digestive tract. Birds who don't hull
first, therefore need it for digestion are the "softbills" like
Doves, Canaries, Finches, etc. Also don't give him sandpaper
covers for perches or cage liners. Not only is that very bad
for feet, the sand from them can be pecked off and ingested.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• cocatiel, 12/19/09, by Pat .
• Re: cocatiel, 12/19/09, by GreenLady.
• Re: cocatiel, 12/20/09, by GreyLady.