Shell grit

Shell grit

Shell grit is grit from shells. It is used for, among other things, as source of calcium for birds.

Other uses include protecting plants from slugs or snails [ [http://www.au.gardenweb.com/forums/load/ozgard/msg1017504712261.html?4 Snails, Shell grit & Liliums - Gardening in Oz Forum - GardenWeb ] ] and in aquariums [ [http://www.tradekey.com/selloffer_view/id/134768.htm Sea Shells Aquaculture Bird Landscape ] ] .

References

External links

* http://ozbird.com/roleofgrit.htm a discussion on the role of grit in a birds diet.
* http://www.birdhealth.com.au/bird/budgie/feeding.html a discussion on feeding Budgies, including the role of grit
* http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070314054942AArOYfO a discussion on shell grit and chooks


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