Shell grit
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Shell grit is grit ("minute rough granules, as of sand or stone"[1]) from shells. It is used for, among other things, as source of calcium for birds.
Other uses include protecting plants from slugs or snails[2] and in aquariums[3].
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.answers.com/topic/grit
- ^ http://www.au.gardenweb.com/forums/load/ozgard/msg1017504712261.html?4
- ^ http://www.tradekey.com/selloffer_view/id/134768.htm
[edit] 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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