# Psittacus Silex Grit 1kg

## Psittacus Silex Grit 1kg

Give your canaries, finches, and small parrots the digestive support nature intended. This premium calibrated flint sand ensures optimal gizzard function and complete digestion—something seed-eating birds absolutely need but calcium grit alone cannot provide.

Unlike calcium grit which dissolves and serves a nutritional role, Psittacus Silex Grit works purely mechanically—staying in the gizzard to grind seeds efficiently. Without proper flint grit, birds may overconsume calcium grit seeking that grinding action, risking harmful hypercalcemia. This veterinary-grade formula is precisely calibrated to 0.8–1.2mm—the perfect particle size for small beaks—so your birds get exactly what their digestive system requires, nothing more, nothing less.

-   **Perfectly Calibrated 0.8–1.2mm Particles** — sized specifically for canaries, finches, estrildid finches and small psittacines to ingest safely and effectively
-   **Essential Mechanical Digestion** — insoluble flint stays in the gizzard to grind seeds properly, unlike calcium grit which dissolves
-   **Prevents Calcium Overload** — stops compensatory calcium grit consumption that can lead to dangerous hypercalcemia
-   **Veterinary-Grade Purity** — pure silicon dioxide flint sand, professionally calibrated for consistent quality
-   **Suits Seed-Eating Specialists** — ideal for granivorous species with high mechanical grit requirements
-   **1kg Generous Supply** — long-lasting refill for continuous free-choice access in a separate feeder

Specification

Details

Composition

Silica sand calibrated to 0.8–1.2mm (Silicon dioxide)

Particle Size

0.8–1.2mm

Moisture Content

5.0%

Crude Ash

95.0%

Suitable For

Canaries, wild finches, estrildid finches, small psittacines

Feeding Direction

Provide freely in separate feeder; consumption varies by species

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

Pack Size

1kg

Order today and give your seed-eating birds the complete digestive health support they deserve—naturally and safely.

## Details

- **Price:** 10.89 GBP
- **Vendor:** Psittacus
- **Type:** Caged Bird : Medical : Grits & Minerals
- **Tags:** Grits & Minerals, Psittacus

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 10.89 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- Psittacus Silex Grit 1kg: White container with red lid and colorful label for birds.
- Psittacus Silex Grit 1kg: fine light brown sand with flint grit for birds.

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> Source: [Pet n Pony](https://petnpony.co.uk/products/psittacus-silex-grit-1kg)
> Updated: 2026-06-23