Cuttlefish Bone

Cuttle fish Bone

Cuttlebone—that funny, white oblong object shaped like a canoe—is found in bird cages everywhere and can be purchased in the bird aisle of virtually every pet store. But what is it, exactly?  Is a cuttlebone something pet birds actually need? The Shell of the Cuttlefish Cuttlebones are not actually bones, but rather the internal shell from the cuttlefish, a member of the cephalopod family of sea creatures. The cuttlefish is actually a mollusk, related to the octopus, squid, and nautilus, and a cuttlebone is an internal shell with gas-filled chambers that keep the cuttlefish buoyant and able to maneuver in the water. Cuttlebone for Pets Cuttlebone serves several functions for pet birds, as well as for other pets. Cuttlebone is offered to reptiles, hermit crabs, chinchillas, and turtles, where they offer a good source of additional dietary calcium. A cuttlebone is great for these animals because it floats and doesn't foul the water as other supplements can. And the extra ca...