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Psittacus Silex Grit Fine 1kg (Bird Supplements)

₹ 440

MRP: ~~₹ 550~~ (20% OFF)

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Silex Grit is specially indicated for small highly granivorous psittacine birds (like common budgerigar, Forpus, Agapornis, and Neophemas). However, it is also recommended to be offered to other granivorous species of a bigger size. This flint sand is calibrated to the optimum size to be ingested by these birds: 0.8-1.2 mm for small species and 1-2 mm for larger species.

Its consumption is essential to guarantee the optimal functioning of the gizzard and the digestive tract in general. Its function is purely mechanical and it should not be confused with Calcium Grits which have a nutritional function as a calcium source. Contrary to what happens with calcium grits, Silex Grit Fine and Silex Grit Coarse are insoluble and are not dissolved by gastric acids in the gizzard.

Silex Grit should be permanently available to the birds in an independent feeder. The amount consumed will depend on the species and the diet offered. Species more highly specialized in the consumption of grass seeds will require a higher intake of Silex Grit.

Packaging Silex Grit Fine: 1 kg jar.