Pigeons can be fed ordinary sand. If the pigeons are free-range, they can be fed with ordinary sand. Eating sand can help digestion. However, if they need to participate in competitions, they need to feed regular health sand, because health sand contains bone meal, Calcium, trace elements and other nutrients.

Why do pigeons eat sand

1. Pigeons eat sand to help wear down food and promote digestion.

2. There are certain mineral elements in the sand, which are good for the health of pigeons.

3. Eating sand can allow pigeons to replenish many minerals needed by the body, make their intestines healthier, and inhibit the growth of some coccidia in their bodies.