Why is grit important in the diet of some birds? Which birds do not need grit?
Birds cannot grind up their food. They can break the seeds open with their beaks, but the actual
grinding of food takes place in the ventriculus. For some species of birds, this is accomplished with the
aid of grit that must be supplied in their diets. Grit is available from pet stores in two forms: soluble and
insoluble.
Mynah birds will not eat seeds and do not need grit or cuttlebone in their diets. Lories and lorikeets feed
on nectar and pollen. They will also eat fruit. Lories and lorakeets do not need grit in their diets.
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