Red Cross Grit?

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Aggie

Discussion Starter · Apr 22, 2009

Hello;

Someone gave me what looks like a lifetime supply of Red Cross red pigeon grit. The problem is that it has been removed from its original packaging, and I can't figure out what it is in terms of composition. Is anyone familiar with this, and can you tell me if it satisfies my bird's grit need?

I've been putting a pinch of it in Willie's feed everyday; but should he have a separate little pot so he can have as much as he wants?

Thanks very much,
Aggie

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newday

· #2 · Apr 22, 2009

Grit

Red Cross grit is fine, should have everything they need, always have grit available for pigeons so they can eat as much as they need. During breeding season you may want to add oyster shell.

Don't be surprised if the red grit stains the front their necks.

Lovebirds

· #3 · Apr 22, 2009

Aggie said:
Hello;

Someone gave me what looks like a lifetime supply of Red Cross red pigeon grit. The problem is that it has been removed from its original packaging, and I can't figure out what it is in terms of composition. Is anyone familiar with this, and can you tell me if it satisfies my bird's grit need?

I've been putting a pinch of it in Willie's feed everyday; but should he have a separate little pot so he can have as much as he wants?

Thanks very much,
Aggie

yes, the grit is fine, but don't put it in the feed. Keep it in a separate dish and let Willie eat it as he feels he needs/wants it. The red grit has a smell to it.....some people like it, I think it stinks...

.....but the BIRDS love it. Just put a small amount, maybe a teaspoon full in a bowl every few days. Once it sits out that smell goes away and the birds don't go for it much as when it's fresh.

Brummie

· #4 · Apr 22, 2009

Lovebirds said:
yes, the grit is fine, but don't put it in the feed. Keep it in a separate dish and let Willie eat it as he feels he needs/wants it. The red grit has a smell to it.....some people like it, I think it stinks........but the BIRDS love it. Just put a small amount, maybe a teaspoon full in a bowl every few days. Once it sits out that smell goes away and the birds don't go for it much as when it's fresh.

Renee, I believe the smell come's from annis.

LUCKYT

· #5 · Apr 22, 2009

Yep, Carl you are correct! i Love that Smell... Dave

Lovebirds

· #6 · Apr 22, 2009

Brummie said:
Renee, I believe the smell come's from annis.

yea, that's what it is. Couldn't think of it. I still think it stinks. Won't even put a bag in my car.

spirit wings

· #7 · Apr 22, 2009

what in the heck is annis?

Lovebirds

· #8 · Apr 22, 2009

spirit wings said:
what in the heck is annis?

it's actually spelled "annise" and it's that stinky stuff they put on the red grit.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anise

LUCKYT

· #9 · Apr 23, 2009

If i am not Mistaken i think it is used in Licorice? Dave

Lovebirds

· #10 · Apr 23, 2009

LUCKYT said:
If i am not Mistaken i think it is used in Licorice? Dave

No WONDER it stinks! I HATE licorice!!

Lovebirds

· #11 · Apr 23, 2009

LUCKYT said:
If i am not Mistaken i think it is used in Licorice? Dave

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licorice

The liquorice plant is a legume (related to beans and peas), native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. It is not related to Anise, Star Anise and Fennel, which are the source of superficially similar flavoring compounds

Brummie

· #12 · Apr 23, 2009

Lovebirds said:
it's actually spelled "annise" and it's that stinky stuff they put on the red grit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anise

We're both wrong Renee, it's anise...I guess my spelling could have been worse. LOL

LUCKYT

· #13 · Apr 23, 2009

Well i know that odor from some where.. Dave

Aggie

Discussion Starter · #14 · Apr 23, 2009

Thanks to everyone. I don't mind the smell of anise, but I don't notice it in this grit. I wouldn't think that grit could "go bad", but this is probably at least several years old. Do you think it's ok?

-Aggie

Brummie

· #15 · Apr 23, 2009

Aggie said:
Thanks to everyone. I don't mind the smell of anise, but I don't notice it in this grit. I wouldn't think that grit could "go bad", but this is probably at least several years old. Do you think it's ok?

-Aggie

I would be inclined to use it, so long as there is no sign of mold , or has a musky smell.

LUCKYT

· #16 · Apr 23, 2009

Minerals are Minerals... NO Problem. Dave

TerriB

· #17 · Apr 24, 2009

You can buy aniseed oil to "refresh" the grit - just a drop is all it takes!
http://www.jedds.com/Detail.bok?category=ALL&keyword=anise&no=1011&searchpath=7219628.

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