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Pigeon Grit for Bantams

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Ever wondered if pigeon grit could be a suitable snack for your Modern Game Bantams? I certainly did! Sourcing 'Cage Bird' grit in Ireland has become a bit of a treasure hunt, so I thought, why not give the more readily available pigeon grit a shot? Armed with two hefty sacks and a sense of adventure, I dove into this empirical discovery. However, after watching my feathered friends leave those gritty morsels untouched, I’m starting to think I’d have better luck raising pigeons—or at least larger fowl! It seems my bantams have a distinct taste, and I’m left with a hefty bill and a humorous tale to share. Here's to the quirks of chicken keeping and the lengths we go for our beloved birds!
Pigeon Grit for Bantams
Pigeon Grit for Bantams

Some time back, on here, I questioned whether the grit pigeon keepers give their birds would be suitable for bantams. I keep Modern Game Bantams. I have absolute Hell, sourcing 'Cage Bird' grit, here in Ireland. So, figuring pigeons and my little birds were much the same size, I mooted whether I could get away with the slightly more available pigeon stuff.

Well; I've always been absolutely about putting my money where my mouth is, especially in the name of empirical discovery. So, of course, I tracked down and bought pigeon grit. Actually, due to the heavenly shipping, I grabbed Two sacks. Same shipping. Save me having to pay twice the price for each bag.

Now, after some considerable time, watching the levels in their grit pots remaining static, I'm ready to announce that I'd might as well get some pigeons, or at least large fowl! My buggers just won't touch the pigeon stuff! :(

Pigeon on the left. 'Cage Bird' to the right:

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How about that! So, now we know. And that's Another twenty five quid up in the air! The things I do for you lot! LOL!

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