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i think they eat gravel because it helps them digest stuff in their stomach. they arent the only animals who do that but i don't remember which anymal also does that
cuz they feel like it....gosh
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoBirds eat gravel to help them digest their food.
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∙ 14y agoBirds swallow pebbles because the pebbles help grind up the food in their stomach, so it helps them in digestion.
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∙ 14y agoGrit and gravel acts as a grinding medium to help break up food in the stomach
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∙ 9y agoBirds do not have teeth, so they swallow stones to fill their gizzard where the stones are used to "chew" their food.
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∙ 11y agobecause there nuts in the head
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Why does the birds stores stones in its body?
many birds will eat small stones or gravel. These go into the crop and assist in breaking down food particles.
Do birds eat crushed up shells?
Birds eat crushed up shells and fine gravel to help grind up seeds in their crop. The crushed shells will also provide additional calcium to form the shell of future eggs.
What animals live in gravel?
Some birds will use gravel in their nests, but i would search some where else for more specific information.
Do ducks eat gravel?
NO
Do birds ever lay eggs on the gravel?
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What happens to musk turtles if they eat gravel?
there airways can get clogged with the gravel this can have affects.
Do koalas eat gravel?
No. Koalas do not eat gravel. They fed primarily on eucalyptus leaves, as well as gum tree blossoms. They sometimes chew the bark of the tree, but never gravel.
Why does a macaw eat gravel?
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Do birds eat caterpillar?
Yes, birds eat caterpillar, worms, earthworms, etc. birds do not eat other birds, other big birds eat such as falcons and hawks!
What kind of gravel for turtle tank?
Do not use gravel in a turtle tank. They will eat it and it can cause serious problemlems - even death. If you do want to use gravel it must be very large gravel so that they cannot eat it but you may also just have a bare bottom - it is easier to clean also.
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What do snow birds eat?
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