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Grit is used by the bird’s gizzard to grind the food as it passes through the digestive tract. Grit is advisable when birds are fed hard, coarse or fibrous feeds, such as whole grain. The value of grit is questionable when finely ground feed is fed. Sometimes grit reduces boredom of penned flocks.
