Hadley Oyster Shell Bird Grit & Sand

Hadley Oyster Shell Bird Grit & Sand is an essential mineral supplement and cage hygiene substrate formulated for all cage, aviary, and garden birds. Combining crushed oyster shells with graded mineral sands, it aids mechanical digestion in the gizzard, provides a slow-release source of vital calcium, and helps keep enclosure trays dry, fresh, and clean.

• Essential Gizzard Digestion: Ingested insoluble and soluble grit particles sit in the gizzard to physically grind whole seeds, grains, and dry food for optimal nutrient absorption.
• Natural Calcium & Mineral Source: Crushed sea oyster shells supply bioavailable calcium to support strong bone development, optimal skeletal structure, and rigid eggshell formation in breeding hens.
• Effective Cage Floor Hygiene: Spreads cleanly across aviary floors and tray bases to absorb droppings, bind dampness, and neutralise cage odours.
• Promotes Natural Foraging: Encourages instinctive ground pecking and scratching behaviours, keeping birds mentally stimulated and reducing boredom-induced feather plucking.
• Suitable for All Bird Types: Graded particle size is safely accessible for canaries, budgies, cockatiels, finches, parakeets, and poultry.

Available Pack Sizes

• 1L  Pouch: Practical size for single-cage setups, budgies, canaries, and small indoor aviaries.
• 5L  Sack: Economical bulk volume suited for multi-bird aviaries, breeding flights, pigeon lofts, and poultry keepers.

Specifications

• Brand: Hadley
• Product Type: Bird grit, calcium supplement, and cage floor sand
• Target Animals: Cage birds, aviary birds, budgies, canaries, finches, parrots, pigeons, and poultry (all life stages)
• Available Sizes: 1L and 5L
• Ingredients / Materials: Graded washed sand, crushed oyster shell, mineral grit

Analytical Constituents

• Calcium (Ca): 34.0%
• Phosphorus (P): 0.05%
• Sodium (Na): 0.20%
• Ash (Insoluble in HCl): 22.5%

Feeding & Usage Guidance

• As a Mineral Supplement / Grit: Provide in a separate small treat cup, seed dish, or shallow hopper inside the cage. Replenish weekly or as needed to ensure clean grit is constantly accessible.
• As Floor Sand / Substrate: Scatter an even layer across the base of the bird cage or aviary floor tray to a depth of approximately 1cm to 2cm. Spot-clean soiled areas regularly and replace completely with fresh sand weekly.
• Always ensure clean, fresh drinking water is readily available nearby.

Storage Instructions Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct dampness, rain, and moisture. Keep lids firmly closed or bags sealed between uses to prevent clumping and contamination.

Suitable For: Caged birds and aviary birds

Directions: Spread an even layer across the floor of the cage or aviary and replace regularly as required. Ensure birds always have access to fresh drinking water.